http://babble.com/CS/blogs/straightfromthebottle/archive/2006/12/12/childproofing-for-mummies.aspxWhen Archer was old enough to sit-up, the very first thing every family, friend, and pediatric specialist said was “OOOOOOOH. You know what you have to do, NOW, don’t you?” “What. Tell me. What do I have to do?” “Childproof the house!” Obviously I rolledenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20910.1126)http://babble.com/CS/blogs/straightfromthebottle/archive/2006/12/12/childproofing-for-mummies.aspx#1853Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:16:10 GMT42a08a39-daf3-4129-8a63-8a27b879cc03:1853motherbumper<p>My hat off to you for the maxi-pad suggestion, I have no idea why I didn't realize that one sooner. &nbsp;I used to live with a bunch of guys who eat, breathed and slept skateboarding (waaay, waayyy back in the day). &nbsp;The other female roommate and I both noticed that our &quot;supplies&quot; were depleting at a phenomenal rate and thought each other was to blame. &nbsp;But no it wasn't her or me, it turned out the guys discovered that maxis made fantastic liners for the knee/elbow pads. &nbsp;I should have made the connection between safety gear and childproofing.</p> <img src="http://babble.com/CS/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1853" width="1" height="1">http://babble.com/CS/blogs/straightfromthebottle/archive/2006/12/12/childproofing-for-mummies.aspx#583Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:29:53 GMT42a08a39-daf3-4129-8a63-8a27b879cc03:583GirlsGoneChild<p>Totally. The childproofing business is really the business to get into these days. $5 for a plastic thingy? Psh. Those foos are making mad cash on flimsy shit. </p> <img src="http://babble.com/CS/aggbug.aspx?PostID=583" width="1" height="1">http://babble.com/CS/blogs/straightfromthebottle/archive/2006/12/12/childproofing-for-mummies.aspx#561Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:13:35 GMT42a08a39-daf3-4129-8a63-8a27b879cc03:561Andrea<p>Sometimes, the things designed to soften sharp corners and brick hearths are so expensive and they don't work they way they're supposed to. &nbsp;At least with a pad, you know you've got cheap backups if the sticky stuff stops sticking. &nbsp;</p> <img src="http://babble.com/CS/aggbug.aspx?PostID=561" width="1" height="1">http://babble.com/CS/blogs/straightfromthebottle/archive/2006/12/12/childproofing-for-mummies.aspx#525Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:24:57 GMT42a08a39-daf3-4129-8a63-8a27b879cc03:525Peter<p>Childproofing is both necessary and highly overhyped. &nbsp;First thing I learned as a dad to twins: These things are really hard to break. &nbsp;Kids get bumped, bopped, fall over, but don't actually break. &nbsp;We proofed the big stuff, but since then, we've just waited to see what they get into and find alluring. &nbsp;If it's dangerous, we quarantine it. &nbsp;If not, hey, go for it.</p> <img src="http://babble.com/CS/aggbug.aspx?PostID=525" width="1" height="1">