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Don't Forget to Babyproof!

Keeping Baby safe when you're on the go can be a challenge for new parents. Especially with recent surveys showing many hotels offer guests out-of-date or poorly maintained cribs, parents must be extra cautious when using second-hand or aged infant equipment which may not meet current safety standards.

But new parenthood doesn't have to be a non-stop worry. With a little common sense, and the following baby proofing tips, you can easily baby proof a hotel room or relative's house. Remember to always:

• Carry your own nightlight and bathtub drain cover.
• Carry rubber bands and masking tape to latch cabinets, minibars and microwaves closed.
• Carry plastic covers for room and bathroom outlets, or request them from Housekeeping.
• Remove small objects, such as pens, remote controls, toothpicks, loose change and matchbooks from all counter tops.
• Remove plastic bags from all garbage pails.
• Push furniture with sharp edges up against a wall.
• Use rolled up blankets rather than pillows to create bumpers in a borrowed crib.
• Closely monitor water temperature and pressure in the sink and bathtub.
• Be extra cautious around swimming pools.

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