Green Options

“Dream Baby products are created with safety in mind.” That’s good to hear because for me, the safety of my children and those I care for is paramount.

What’s great about the Dream Baby Cable Lock is that it can be used to lock cupboards, bi-fold doors, the china hutch, and refrigerators/freezers in addition to nifty uses like keeping your stroller safe when you need to park it and walk away. (I’m sure there are hundreds of uses and this lock will go way beyond typical cupboard locking years.) I can’t help but wonder how much energy my household will save with this installed on my side by side refrigerator. My youngest can no longer play in the fridge or open the door 25 times a day.

The Dream Baby Cable Lock has 15 3/4 inches of cable to adjust for a snug fit. It uses a combination, much like a typical padlock. While it is very simple for parents to remove in seconds, it will keep curious hands out of dangerous areas. (Even if your cleaners are all natural, they can still pose health risks if your child drinks them. Always keep the poison control number in a visible location- 1-800-222-1222)

I’m lucky in many ways. I have a child who is a good eater. So good, she’ll eat many things that are not even food — and a few that actually are. While this sure makes a plate of broccoli less challenging for both of us, these early years are aging me fast. To make it worse, I encouraged her to try the herbs and vegetables in our garden. Now, she thinks all plants are food. I’ve called the non-emergency poison control line three times so far. I hope they never get to know me by name. All three times were over gardening. And I am not alone.

Each year 100,000 calls are made to Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) over exposure to toxic plants and mushrooms. Some of the most common plants used in gardens and landscaping are extremely poisonous.

Here is a list of a few that may be in your yard now.