[blparent] Childproofing recommendations?

[Robert Shelton]

OK, I do get it.  Sad that commen sense, a quality far more important than
checking boxes on some silly form, is not recognized.

FWIW, we used the little "plastic finger" locks.  The "finger" part is
mounted to the inside of the cabinet, and it has a little catch on the end
which snags a matching part on the cabinet door.  Effective, easy to
install, and impossible (at least for our four boys as toddlers) to open.
Since the agency is evidently specifying exactly what measures you should
take, perhaps best to consult their list.

-----Original Message-----
From: Miranda [mailto:knownoflove at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 4:57 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Childproofing recommendations?

Hi Robert,
Our agency expects us to utilize childproof locks themselves. There are
licensing requirements set forth by our state government, and we need to
follow those as well. It's just as if we were to run a home-based daycare
facility. Although I stated that our agency mainly wants general safety
percaussions put in to place, they expect that we wouldn't find secondary
ways to create this safe environment.

Keep in mind that we will be dealing with children who have gone through a
great amount of trauma. So, they may exhibit anger at the smallest thing
(not being able to get in to a cabinet), but the issue behind that anger is
more deep rooted. These children also exhibit behaviors that a child who
hasn't gone through such trauma may not exhibit. Although tying the cabenits
together may work for a natural-born child, it is not normal to have the
state government and other agencies/social workers telling you by what
standards you would need to childproof your home.
I hope this helps you to understand why this method would not be suitable
for foster care licensing.
Thanks for asking, and have a great week!

In Christ, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 8:24 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] Childproofing recommendations?

I'm exposing myself in the limelight of ignorance here, but *why* will this
not work.  Seems entirely reasonable and perfectly safe.  Yes, there are
other things that will require childproofing, but this solution seems
perfectly reasonable for cabinets.

--We child-proofed our house, but they keep getting back in.

For the "humor-challenged out there, that was a j*o*k*e.

-----Original Message-----
From: Miranda [mailto:knownoflove at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 2:27 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Childproofing recommendations?

Hi Jill,
We are in the process of being licensed as foster parents, so sadly these
options won't work.
Sorry for not making that clear in my message!

In Christ, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
From: jill <jillbilly4 at comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 3:41 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] Childproofing recommendations?

I will give you my fix for cabinets, if it is a double door, I took a shoe
string and tied them together.  And the ones that were single doors I
removed any contents that were harmful
 And let the boys have a play.
Jill
-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Miranda
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 8:21 AM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] Childproofing recommendations?

Hi,
I know we've discussed childproofing before. I am wondering if any of you
could provide recommendation on the brands/models of the following:
1. Outlet covers
2. Safety gates (both hardware and pressure mounted
3. Cabinet and drawer locks
Also, if you have any other recommendations and/or suggestions, please feel
free to pass them along.
Thanks, and have a great weekend!

In Christ, Miranda

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