How to Hire a Baby-Proofer

Before you bring your baby home, a baby-proofer can ensure that your home is safe for your little one. You don̵7;t want to wait until your baby begins to crawl or walk to begin this important process. A baby-proofer can point out hazards you don̵7;t know to watch out for, such as securing bookcases to the wall so your little one won̵7;t pull it over or hiding your toothpaste. Hiring a baby-proofer can be worth the peace of mind you gain when you know your home is safe.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer (optional)
  • Phone (optional)
  • Pen
  • Paper

Instructions

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      Check out baby-proofer services in your area. Baby-proofers sometimes advertise in local parents magazine, leave cards with pediatricians and gain new clients through word-of-mouth more than taking an ad out in the phone book. Ask your pediatrician who she recommends and whether the baby-proofer service offers a discount to patients. Ask your friends who they used and whether they felt comfortable with the service.

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      Call your local Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce and ask whether they have had any complaints or recommendations for baby-proofers in your area. If they have processed complaints from baby-proofing clients, ask the nature of the complaints and whether the complaints were resolved in a timely and satisfactory manner.

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      Contact the International Association for Child Safety to find certified baby-proofers in your area. The IAFCS offers the only certification program in the nation for baby-proofers. Certification and training are not required to become a baby-proofer, so finding a certified one can give you more confidence that you are hiring the right person to make your house safe. Certified workers must pass an exam that tests their knowledge of recognizing and correcting home safety hazards and correctly installing safety equipment, agree to the IAFCS Code of Ethics, maintain continuing education hours, pass a background check, have completed at least 600 hours of service experience and earned customer reference approval before receiving certification. Because certification is voluntary, you know that someone with this credential is committed to safety and customer service with a proven history of efficient and effective support.

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      Call the names you have and interview the baby-proofers. Ask about the services provided, cost, additional charges you could incur for recommended equipment, list of references and whether they are certified. Take good notes so you can compare baby-proofers and hire the best available service.

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      Schedule an appointment with your first choice and have the baby-proofer out to set your home in order. The baby-proofer will probably suggest products to make your home safe, and could recommend brands he believes offer the best value and level of safety. Some baby-proofers sell and install safety products, so decide if you want to go that route or buy the products and install them yourself.

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