Why Baby Proofing is Important

1. PREVENTION OF INJURY.

• Make your home and garden as safe as possible by consulting with a professional childproofing expert.

2.  ADMINISTER SAFE & EFFECTIVE CPR. 

• NB! NB! NB! Send your Nanny and at least one parent on a First Aid Course specific to Babies.
• To book visit: https://supernannies.co.za/cpr-first-aid-for-parents/
• In the event of choking, and if baby stops breathing, (the heimlich maneuver is performed very different on a baby and so is CPR.)
• This could save a life as it’s the second step in the chain of survival listed below.

3. CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES.

• Have emergency numbers for your area saved on your phone as well as a printed copy on every level of your house for the Nanny or an older child to have access to.
• It’s easy to get caught up in a panic, but remember to try to stay calm and have these details on hand so emergency services know exactly how to reach you.
  • The nature of the emergency;
  • Exact location of the incident (including nearby landmarks); and
  • The details about any injuries.
  • Remember: never hang up until you are told to do so.
  • Do NOT take for granted that these numbers are always in use.
  • Update these numbers regularly by phoning & checking that they exist; however, try not to hold up the lines in case of a real emergency incoming call.
  • Be aware that prepaid (pay-as-you-go) phones can be a huge hazard in an emergency. Running out of airtime can be fatal.
  • If possible in an emergency try calling different EMS numbers from more than one phone; this will increase the chances of getting a prompt response during an emergency situation.

National Emergency Services (General):

• • Netcare 911: 082 911
  • ER24 Call Centre: 084 124
  • Emergency – Ambulance: 10177
  • Emergency – Cell phone: 112
  • Emergency – Nationwide: 10111
  • Difficulty with emergency services: 1022
  • Vodacom Emergency: 082 112
  • MTN Emergency: 083 112
  • Cell C Emergency: 084 112
  • Poison Information Hotline: 0861 555 777
  • St John Ambulance Emergency Number: 0861 785 646
  • Red Cross Children’s Hospital: 021 658 5111
  • Childline – 0800 055 555 OR 0800 123 321
  • View full list of contact details of Emergency Services for Main Centre’s by clicking on your area:  Johannesburg | Pretoria | Western Cape | Kwazulu Natal | Port Elizabeth | East London | Polokwane | Bloemfontein  |  Pietermaritzburg | Kimberley | Nelspruit | Mpumalanga | George Knysna | Hermanus

4. ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT.

With parents’ busy lifestyles and with 85% of South African parents both being breadwinners, baby proofing has become a life saver for many.

Having a dedicated Nanny to watch over your precious cargo at home is a luxury not many can afford.  Often parents are forced to ask their housekeeper to look after the baby as well, this can be a daunting task.

Baby proofing, when done professionally provides a fixed solution to help keep your baby safe. Baby safety products have evolved over the years and there is a solution to just about every possible problem area.

The goal of childproofing your home is not to turn your home into a prison-like setting that completely inhibits a child’s ability to explore and develop.  Rather, childproofing should balance factors such as safety, aesthetics, cost, child supervision level, and liveability.

Each home is different; as well as each room in your home being different.  Baby Proof has been owner run for 17 years by Michelle Jacobs, SA’s renowned Childproofing Expert, who has seen and conquered many home-design challenges that pose potential life-threatening injuries to babies, toddlers, and pets.

All products installed by Baby Proof have been tried and tested, narrowing products available on the retail market down to those that are practical and that do not compromise on the safety of your child or pet.

In combining experience, knowledge and out of-the-box thinking, Baby Proof will leave you feeling confident that your little one is protected.

The goal of childproofing your home is not to turn your home into a prison-like setting that completely inhibits a child’s ability to explore and develop. Rather, childproofing should balance such factors as safety, aesthetics, cost, child supervision level, and liveability.
Of course the hazards a child is exposed to will vary with their stages of development. A passive three-month-old is exposed to many less hazards than an active eighteen month old. The following is a list of potential hazards based on age:

Up to four months:

• Falls from furniture.
• Bathing accidents.
• Choking on food.
• Crib suffocation.

Between five and seven months:

• Falls from stairs.
• Electrical shocks.
• Poisoning.
• Choking on small objects.
• Water accidents.
• Bumping into sharp corners and edges

 Between eight and twelve months:

• All the above.
• Climbing dressers and bookcases which can topple.
• Bumping into the corners of furniture or counter-tops.
• Gaining access to hazards in cabinets.
• Grabbing items such as a stove kettle which can burn.

Between one year and two years:

• All the above.
• Can gain access to restricted areas such as basements, garages, swimming pools, decks/balconies, and driveways.

SAVING TIME, MONEY, SANITY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY ACCIDENTAL INJURIES

Michelle Jacobs, owner and founder of Baby Proof SA, has done extensive research on childproofing over the years, whilst keeping up with the latest products. This knowledge allows her to carry out a thorough inspection highlighting potential dangers in & around your home; dangers that may have been overlooked by the untrained eye.

During a babyproofing consultation, you will not only gain awareness of potential dangers in & around your home but obtain solutions to help keep your little one/s safe as she shares her valuable tips, introduces you to childproofing products that work & suggests small changes/alterations that can make a FUNDAMENTAL difference to your home & safety.

With over 17 years industry wxperience, Michelle will introduce you to a range of childproofing products, some you were unaware even existed.  At Baby Proof we stay abreast of all the latest safety products & issues affording you peace of mind.

Once we have completed the consultation; we will provide you with a detailed breakdown on what it will cost to Baby Proof your home effectively as well as installing the products for you.

Products such as safety gates, balustrade and banister safeguards, magnetic child locks, oven door guards, are difficult to install;  Add to that, once you have bought the product there is no guarantee that the product will even fit the area you intended to use it for.

Finding the time, tools & the know-how can sometimes seem overwhelming.  We install these devices properly, giving you the assurance that your safety product will fit and work effectively from the start.

We’d like to Thank-You for getting on board with child safety by taking this important first step in your child’s future.