It's a good thing two-year-olds are so cute.
Yesterday I did something I swore I would never do. In my fourteen years of motherhood I have detested those unsightly little plastic door knob covers aimed at keeping small hands from opening big doors. Mason has introduced me to a whole new level of toddler-induced-messiness. After sweeping up countless boxes of cereal on my pantry floor, re-stacking cans of vegetables on a daily basis, and constantly finding rolls of toilet paper strewn down the hall I gave in and bought a package of these beauties.
Is the description of "their sleek modern design" suppose to make me feel better about having glow-in-the-dark-plastic on my door knobs?
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This is funny to me, and also interesting. Of all the things I've sworn not to do, babyproofing didn't even begin to make the list! I know Kelly agrees with you, as do countless others. For me, there was never a question about it, though. I have a doorknob cover on my basement stair door (I think that's the only one I have). I've also got drawer and cupboard locks on *every* drawer and cupboard in my house, except one (tupperware). Consequently, Catherine never got into anything, ever, and I never had baby mess headaches. I didn't babyproof ridiculous things, like the toilet or toilet paper, but I did do the drawers/cupboards, gates for top and bottom of stairs, and that lone doorknob thing. So now I'm curious: if you didn't ever do any of this, and you live in a large house with several children, and presumably can't be everywhere, supervising everything, at once, how did you prevent mass chaos everywhere? If you know things I don't, please tell me! I wasn't so concerned about a tumble or two (kids are tough) as I was *so not interested* in constantly cleaning up totally preventable messes. So, seriously, teach me what you know that I don't.
Uh, that was a really long comment. Sorry.
So funny! I love this post Julie!
Oh, I have definitely baby-proofed with all my children. We've gone through several sets of inside-the-cupboard latches and outlet covers, and all cleaning supplies and medicines are kept out of reach. I've even been known to tie the fridge shut at times. Somehow (miraculously?) my others as toddlers usually kept closed doors shut or didn't create such havoc once they figured out how to turn the handle. Mason is very sneaky, and quiet, and quick. Like a little spy who leaves a very big trail.
I'm telling you - just get rid of all the doors. When they can already see what's inside without opening anything they just don't get in it:) But then again you really shouldn't take my word for it - I don't baby proof much of anything.
I've said it before (like Hadley mentioned), but I HATE baby-proofing with things like this. My idea of baby-proofing is just to put things out of reach. . . that's why all the low cupboards in my kitchen contain unbreakables and the bottom shelf in my pantry is completely empty. I don't like the idea of using gadgets and gizmos that are going to make it hard for me to get around my own house. And so far that has worked for me. . . . but maybe by #6 I'll have to give in like you. It does seem that so far my children have gotten progressively busier. And I have to agree with you that I think those door knob things are ugly and obnoxious. I like that the ones you got say they "blend in with any home decor." Really? I think they still pretty much stand out. :) But, that Mason is a cutie. And the phase will go fast. Hey- when you're done with those, hold onto them for me in case I succumb someday! :)
LOL...I have had those for my last two kiddos, but Jakey has them figured out already. It stinks, 'cause now he likes to run outside which scares me death. I'm afraid that's probably the extent of my "babyproofing" other then keeping things out of reach. Haven't really done the latches for cabinets or drawers. Such a pain.
We seem to add more "babyproofing" for each kid; Thankfully we're finally to the point of un-babyproofing.
The door knob covers are so ugly, but we use them. We have one on our bedroom door now because when Murphy was a baby Laney kept going in to see him/wake him up! We also have one on the den because toddlers have a way of messing it up quick...and turning off the powerstrip. I love how you describe Mason "like a little spy who leaves a very big trail." Hilarious, and so relatable.
We've used the door baby proofers too. Daniel figured them out early, so Ben put even uglier black tape around it, so he couldn't open the gizmo. I think we all just do the best we can to keep the household running and keep our sanity.
You should see all the stuff on our walk-in food pantry. It's like Fort Knox to get into!
Ugh. I hate those things. They're hard for ME to open. My hands aren't that small are they?
Hey, I can barley open them either, Lizzey. I was standing at the door of our storage room/ shoe closet for like 10 minutes before Ashley had to come and help me...
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After he figures out how to rip those off I suggest that lock that just flaps over a door but is a little trickier to open. Good Luck with you sleek new trick!
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