Comments on: Things I have seriously considered since my baby started crawling

By: Ericka

Ericka — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:36:47 +0000

We all understand what you are going through. Have you considered looking for a Supergate? (As seen here..http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=5766&parentCategoryId=85183&categoryId=85217). I know it’s pricey but you can usually find them onsale on Craigslist or at speciality yardsales. I had one for my twins and it gives them more area to play and you can feel secure running to the bathroom. This even comes with extension so you can make it wider.
I think children need to know that they may have to be “contained” at times or nothing will get done.

I also made one room just a playroom that they couldn’t get into any trouble. My dining room became the playroom with a gate at both openings.

Good luck!

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:52:06 +0000

In reply to Jes. Lol! It exists! Something tells me Judah would HATE wearing it and freak out until I took it off him, though.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:50:40 +0000

In reply to joanna. I have the same problem! All laminate floors. We try to keep him on the rug so there's a little bit of cushion, but yeah. These days there's no keeping him within one 8X10 space. I hate that thump noise when he falls, but at least it doesn't seem to faze him much!

By: joanna

joanna — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:45:04 +0000

My motto “Babies (toddlers) are durable”

But, yes, I totally understand. We don’t have carpet in most of our house, so the falls always end with a sharp “bonk” noise that makes me cringe and wonder if all this falling is causing lost IQ points. But, somehow our species survived.

By: Jes

Jes — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:54:58 +0000

found this a a few years ago. thought I’d share. http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=537131&cmSource=Search