[blparent] Herding cats and children?

[Jennifer Woods]

Hi Darrell,

I have never tried this because I am hard of hearing but I have heard people say that they put bells on the kids shoes. 

I have a really high lock on the front door so that even if my son tries to open it he cannot get out. It is a lock similar to what you find in a hotel. I also have a lock on the sliding back door so he cannot open it.
Specifically it is a Pin lock.
 
Your daughter is not walking yet that is not something you have to worry about for a while. Mine is 3 1/2 years old.

There also chime boxes you can get put on the door so every time it opens you will hear it chime.

I think a cat is a lot quieter than a toddler will be and cats can probably fit through smaller spaces.

I also used baby gates when he was younger to keep him in a certain area those were wonderful. They have some that you put into the wall and there is a door that you open and can close so you don't have to constantly put it up and take it down.

I had two different parts of my house.

Hope this is helpful.

I am sure that there will be many ideas and suggestions shared  that you can pick from figure out what best fits your situation.

Good luck!
Jennifer

On Sep 30, 2015, at 6:01 PM, Darrell Shandrow via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hello Everyone,

Our cat got out again a few nights ago. Every time this happens, my
in-laws question our ability to keep track of our new child once she
is able to walk.

It's all very discouraging... If I can't keep a cat in the house, how
am I going to make sure our little girl doesn't run outside and get
hit by a car?

I have some ideas, and I know we'll figure it out in due time. But,
seriously, what alternative techniques do you employ as a blind person
to effectively keep track of your child at all times?

I think we need the Find My Cat, and Find My Kid, apps. :-)

Regards,

Darrell

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