Child-Proofing A Workout Room?

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  • newtodaycare22
    Daycare.com Member
    • Apr 2010
    • 673

    Child-Proofing A Workout Room?

    So, one of my rooms is licensed for only napping....but I never use it. When child care approved it, she saw it as it is now: just a filing cabinet, printer, futon, and my husband's weights that he works out with. The weights are too heavy for any kid to lift and I have all preschoolers, but I still expected her to say something about them (I got the room approved during an unexpected visit, otherwise I would've moved them). However, even though she didn't say anything, I don't like the idea of them there. I want to put one of my sleep fighters in there next week and I want to do something with the weights. Any ideas? Should I just cover them over in a corner and maybe she won't even bother them? Some fit under the futon/bed but not the big bar one. Thanks for any advice.
  • Blackcat31
    • Oct 2010
    • 36124

    #2
    How old is the sleep-fighter?

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    • newtodaycare22
      Daycare.com Member
      • Apr 2010
      • 673

      #3
      Shes 3yo.......

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      • daycare
        Advanced Daycare.com *********
        • Feb 2011
        • 16259

        #4
        can you move them to the garage just for the time being?

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        • Crystal
          Advanced Daycare.com Member
          • Dec 2009
          • 4002

          #5
          Is there a closet in the room?

          If not, I would move them out.....you might be surprised that she can lift it up barely enough that she drops it....on her foot or something. THAT would not be good.

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          • Cat Herder
            Advanced Daycare.com Member
            • Dec 2010
            • 13744

            #6
            Maybe treat it the same as you would any heavy furniture that could be tipped?

            Secure it to the wall with safety equipment and locks?
            - Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.

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            • newtodaycare22
              Daycare.com Member
              • Apr 2010
              • 673

              #7
              I was able to hide a lot of the ones under the bed, so I think that helped. I have a closet but its like the accordion door that I don't know how to child proof with a latch :confused:

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              • Crazy8
                Daycare.com Member
                • Jun 2011
                • 2769

                #8
                I would probably store the weights in some kind of container - maybe like a foot locker?? Or I'd gate them off if possible - can you do one of those play yard type gates in a corner?

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