Month 8 · 3 notes
Pulling to stand means furniture tipping becomes a real danger. Anchor bookshelves, dressers, and TVs to the wall. Keep cords from blinds and electronics out of reach. Check that baby's crib mattress is at its lowest setting if they can pull up. Falls from standing are common and usually minor, but watch for signs of head injury. If baby pulls a tablecloth, everything on the table comes down too.
Your baby cries when strangers get too close because you're their safe person. That's not clingy. That's trust. You built that, and it's one of the most important things you've done.
Baby is pulling up on everything. Unsecured furniture, bookshelves, and TVs can tip over. Anchor all heavy furniture and TVs to the wall with anti-tip devices.
Anchor all dressers, bookshelves, entertainment centers, and flat-screen TVs to the wall using anti-tip brackets or straps. Test furniture stability by gently pulling on it. Remove items from furniture tops that might tempt baby to climb.
Window blind cords, charging cables, and curtain ties are strangulation hazards. Keep all cords out of reach. Replace corded blinds with cordless ones.
Replace all corded window blinds with cordless alternatives. Secure charging cables and appliance cords out of baby's reach. Remove any strings, ribbons, or cords from the baby's environment, including around the crib area.
Baby may cry or cling around unfamiliar people. This is healthy development showing they understand the difference between familiar and unfamiliar faces.
Allow baby time to warm up to new people at their own pace. Don't force baby into unfamiliar arms. Let baby observe from the safety of your lap before engaging with others.