Child Proofing Help! URGENT!!!

[BentleysBands]

i agree, dont let the judgement of others get you down, your doing what you can! not 'everyone' is as perfect as others LOL

i think what your doing is great!! only YOU know what your place looks like. pictures are not always the best thing !!

[Unregistered]

Oh my gosh! I was NOT trying to be judgemental...I was trying to be really honest.

Here are the facts:

1. You have posted pictures of your home and reported an incident where a child was nearly hurt.

2. You have not fixed the problem, and therefore that child at the very least is at risk.

3. If God forbid, there is an accident, finding this information on the internet won't be too tough for investigators.

4. Your financial situation will go from bad to worse when you are held legally, if not criminally, responsible.

I never, ever suggested spending thousands. Plexiglass will cost you about $50. I am sorry about your financial situation, it ****s, I've been there. But, this will seem like a cake-walk if something goes wrong. As I said, it is very clear that you care about the child, I'm just suggesting your cover your butt.

[Crystal]

After thinking about your situation a bit more, I remembered that MANY programs use child lofts to add additional space. These lofts are probably about as high as your space is over the bottom level. They have clear plexiglass sides, and the sides are probably about as high as your railing. SO, if those are considered safe and okay for child care, then I think a piece of plexiglass along there would be just fine. Here is a picture of a loft....

http://kaplanco.com/store/trans/productDetailForm.asp?CatID=1%7CFC1035%7C0&PID=40843

[SilverSabre25]

Actually, you're wrong; I fixed the original problem, thank you very much. I have a railnet in place now, I have posted about this before. It was in place before I opened the following day--actually before I went to bed that night. This prevents anyone from getting through the bars, which is what happened originally. The newer issue is everyone's concern regarding the height of the railing. To permanently fix it will be expensive and will take time.

Although I do like the suggestion of using lattice...I will have to chew that one over a bit. It would be a LOT of lattice and I would probably have to paint/stain it myself, but that could certainly work.

Sorry if I sound snarky; I'm pregnant and today's mood is touchy and short-tempered.

[Crystal]

Oh my gosh! I was NOT trying to be judgemental...I was trying to be really honest.

Here are the facts:

1. You have posted pictures of your home and reported an incident where a child was nearly hurt.

2. You have not fixed the problem, and therefore that child at the very least is at risk.

3. If God forbid, there is an accident, finding this information on the internet won't be too tough for investigators.

4. Your financial situation will go from bad to worse when you are held legally, if not criminally, responsible.

I never, ever suggested spending thousands. Plexiglass will cost you about $50. I am sorry about your financial situation, it ****s, I've been there. But, this will seem like a cake-walk if something goes wrong. As I said, it is very clear that you care about the child, I'm just suggesting your cover your butt.

If you'd post under your registered username, you may be given a little more credibility. BUT, as an "unregistered", which is how most members see you, your being seen as judgemental.

[MyAngels]

Actually, you're wrong; I fixed the original problem, thank you very much. I have a railnet in place now, I have posted about this before. It was in place before I opened the following day--actually before I went to bed that night. This prevents anyone from getting through the bars, which is what happened originally. The newer issue is everyone's concern regarding the height of the railing. To permanently fix it will be expensive and will take time.

Although I do like the suggestion of using lattice...I will have to chew that one over a bit. It would be a LOT of lattice and I would probably have to paint/stain it myself, but that could certainly work.

Sorry if I sound snarky; I'm pregnant and today's mood is touchy and short-tempered.

Maybe you could look into getting a grant to help you with the cost of installing whatever safeguard you have in mind for the railing? I'm not sure how to go about finding them, but I have heard of providers getting all sorts of things paid for this way, and I would think safety would certainly be at the top of the list for a lot of grants.