This comment is so true! I taught my grandkids to go up and down all the steps we have so they could play upstairs in their room. They learned very quickly and no matter what I make sure they go down the steps on their bellies. They are never allowed to try to go down the steps standing, holding onto the railing. 🙂
House keeper here! To sanitize the toys that have batteries but are also stuffed ... there’s a few chemicals that are not harmful to animals and babies that you can spray on your furniture , plush toys , bed , etc. one I have used a lot since COVID is OdoBan it’s affordable and it serves sooo many different purposes like cleaning, disinfecting, odor eliminator, laundry, and it also works on glass and mirrors!!
I agree - if it's the most economical and the easiest to do, it doesn't matter what it looks like. It would be kind of fun to have it multi-coloured actually - like a colorful little ring around the playroom, haha. I must add, that it's a good thing you live in California because there won't be a lot of pool noodles in any of our stores until May probably. Merry Christmas to all who read this. From my home and family to you and yours, I hope your Christmas is beautiful and that 2021 is a good year for us all! Heather🇨🇦
I would pad the heck out of the lower floor and just let them work it out, with supervision, of course. They are smart boys, and seem to thrive on consistency.
Such a cute Vlog Rachelle & Justin... Emma's speech is doing AMAZING & The boys are really excelling with their motor skills... How about temporarily putting some of the padded rubber mats like you see at a public playground.... I think they will maneuver that step pretty quick just as Emma did.... MERRY CHRISTMAS to You all... 🙏❤💙💖💙💙🤗🎁🌲
Needed your vlog today!!! My husbands losing his job of 32 years next Tuesday as factory is moving to Mexico and life is just overwhelming. Leaving things in God's hands🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Awhhh I can’t believe the boys are crawling properly, and Emma’s personality is so cuteee🥺 be careful with that toy with the hole in, I saw something about a rubber duck and the water grew so much bacteria, it went in a little boys eye and nearly blinded him... anyway, so cuteeee🥺🥺❤️
Pool noodles, big enough to be easy to see. Removable when you have company, or when kids are in bed. Just slice them lengthwise and slip it on... so cheap too.
Yup, agreed. You may have to use some double sided tape, but the good news is it's tile instead of wood or laminate, so you can scrub any residue from the tape, if necessary.
For sanitizing the toys, I work at a daycare and we spray EVERYTHING with bleach water, including our soft toys! We use about a cap full of bleach in a big spray bottle and its diluted enough that it wont affect the color or anything but it still gives you that peace of mind about getting rid of germs
Put the stuffed animals in sealed plastic bag. And leave in the garage for a few days. That’s how I did my kids stuffed animals when they got head lice. To prevent them from being reinfected. So I am sure it will work for germs too.
You can also put the toys in a garment bag from the dollar tree and run it through the dishwasher:) looking now to see ideas for the tile in the playroom
My in-laws have the same step in their house! We sat there with our girls and showed them to climb up and down repeatedly. Normal crawl up, backwards down. We showed them how to go slow and be aware of the drop. It took maybe a week until they understood and haven’t had any issues at all since.
Please don't listen to everyone on the Lysol spray or disinfecting spays!!! They are very clear on the instructions that it needs to be washed off of food prep areas. I know the toy isn't a food prep area BUT it is going in and out of mouths and in the tiny hands of ppl who are putting their hands in their eyes and mouths! If it was me... I would just pop out the batteries and put stuffies in the dryer on high heat for an hour. That heat should kill a lot of germs and the tumble will help remove any allergens or other debris from them. You could also spay them until damp and then hang them out in the sun and let the sun and nature do it's thing! It works great for cloth diapers!
Justin could convert that step into a temporary ramp. Build it with wood, set in in place with brackets or heavy duty velcro, and finish it using the same tile that’s on the rest of the house. When the kids are old enough, or before moving out, remove it.
I know a lot of them suggested pool noodles but be careful if you do. Some are soft enough for babies to take a bite out and you might not notice a tiny piece or chunk ending up in their mouth to choke on. They will teethe on anything. Love watching all three of your little cuties growing and learning. Sure brightens up some lonely isolated days. Thanks for sharing! God bless.
I am not sure I'd do this with a stuffy that has some feature that requires batteries, but I often put my daughter's stuffed animals (if they weren't visibly dirty) in a garbage bag and *put them in the deep freeze* for a day or two. People often forget that extreme cold kills germs as well as heat and soap. Spraying them with Lysol or a watered down bleach solution 1:10 with water (bleach being the 1 part, water is 10 parts) is fine too. I never liked them getting wet though. I just kept thinking about all the stuffing inside being wet and getting musty, etc. and it grosses me out. Using the freezer, the toys don't get wet, soggy, musty, etc. Sometimes, I'd just kind of spot wash them with hot soapy water being careful not to get them sopping wet because let me tell you, stuffies do not fair well in the dryer. Just ask my daughter's favorite dog stuffed animal back in the day, who came out of the dryer with a perm. My personal preference is the freezer or the bleach/water 1:10 spray bottle. You could use any cleaner that kills bacteria and germs, such as Lysol liquid, Mr. Clean, etc. Simply be sure to make a weak solution. Gauge it by the instructions on the packaging and then make it about 1/2 as strong. Most cleaners recommend more than a person needs to clean and kill germs effectively because there is no harm of it when it's on floors and counters, but you really only need about a tbsp per 2 cups of water. More important is to use as hot a water as both you and the toy can tolerate! Heather🇨🇦
My 3 year old Edward heard Emma's voice and came running saying "I wanna see my babies!" 😂😂 we love you guys! So thankful those sweet babies are all negative!
Lysol disinfectant spray for toys with batteries. Make sure it’s completely dry before they play with it again. Also, I heard a trick for keeping the water out of toys with the small hole in them is used hit glue to seal it. That way there is no way for any bacteria or mold to get in there which can cause problems for your children. Maybe get a gate for that area that way they can crawl in both rooms safely that way you aren’t so worried(: The boys are growing so dang fast! 🥰🥰 Watching your videos makes me feel less depressed and honestly you guys are my parenting inspiration! Love you guys and I hope your test comes back negative and Asher’s Echo results are good!
The box you got for the boys is the same one we got for Eloise when she was about that age and it was amazing for her. I attribute her hand eye coordination to that specific kit! So excited for you guys!
Amazon sells a cushion you can put on the edge of that step! And maybe get some of those foam mats for the toy room! So if they fall off that step it won’t be as bad
You can spray everything down with Lysol spray and then let it dry. That's what I always used to sterilize my baby stuffed animals. I remember the day they were born I cannot believe they are already crawling. Emma is just so beautiful. I just love her little personality just the sweetest little angel. May God bless you and your beautiful family XOXO
They sell this stuff at Lowe’s it’s peel and stick caulk that would be perfect for right there on the step. I mean it won’t look cute because it’s white but it would definitely work.
Home Depot has foam edging that you could look into... (www.homedepot.com/p/Safety-1st-Espresso-Foam-Edge-Bumpers-4-Pack-HS165/203754474) it should be small enough that it wouldnt get tripped over... I've seen pool noodles along edges like that, but I can see it being tripped over very easily. Also, I know you've shopped at Buy Buy Baby - and they have some options too... though these say for table, you could use some of these anywhere... (www.buybuybaby.com/store/category/health-safety/babyproofing/edge-corner-guards/32235/)
How about blocking that area with your couch, until the boys are a little more agile! I realise they could still go around it but it might give you just a little more time to keep up with them. The other option is to put up gating, like blocking a fireplace.
If a pool noodle is too big you can get foam coverings that go over pipes. They are dark grey and work great we use them for my dog on the edge of her doggie door. They are super cheap at the hardwood store too!
They are all the cutest! Maybe a rug with some velcro on the back to keep it in place. It would look good, be safe and removable to clean! Also teach them how to go up and down. Practice for a minute or 2 like 5 times a day.
Look up on amazon kooldoo baby proof edge guards 15.57 feet extra wide edge protectors with 3 mm tapes .for tables desk fireplace so seeing that it would fit the lenght of the fireplace it should work for the steps. It shows you can cut to fit too
We have very thick foam edge bumpers on our fireplace (brown)...so I would get something like that and then find some nice colored/matching tape and tape the top edge down so Emma won't trip on the lip. Because ours has about a finger tip length of a lip on it for how thick and protective it is
For our steps we brought felt material that had a sticky backing and stuck them to the edges on the steps. We are in Australia, so not sure what options you have. 💖
I can't believe how those boys are getting around!! I can't think what to do about that edge, but I think I would put a carpet runner (or two) beneath the length of that step up, to at least cushion a fall.
Asher’s rosy smooshie cheeks🥰 Just tack a thin flat rounded molding to the front-it’s actually a screen molding.. Roll up a quilt for a safe landing and call it a day. They grow too fast to worry about it too much😊👍
For soft toys I usually just use an anti bac spray that’s safe like Milton spray or a spray that even says safe for high chairs... And just spray over and let it dry. It’s better than nothing I suppose
For the stuffy toy with batteries, I would wipe it down with a damp cloth. Then to sanitize it spray it really good with Lysol...all over until it is almost damp with Lysol...and then put it up and let it dry.
Use pipe insulation from Home Depot or Lowe’s. It Is a thinner pool noodle like tube with adhesive. We have it on the corners of our tables. It’s black, so it looks better than neon pool noodles.
On amazon they have carpet stair treads, and you can buy like 3 or 4 of the small ones and just paste them across the 1 stair so they won't get hurt on the sharp tip of the stair.
You can *VERY LIGHTLY* spray water for the electronic dog toy, just kind of spray around it rather than directly on it, like you do with perfume, spray into the air and walk into it and do it that way
you can get aerosol disinfectant cans, those are probably your best bet. that’s what we use for things that can’t be washed or wiped down with anti bacterial spray or wipes!
For the soft toys that cant go in the wash, 1 part bleach to 9 parts water in a spray bottle, give a good spray avoiding batteries and air dry, wipe down any plastic parts with lysol wipes
I was a preschool teacher, just like you, and we sanitized all the toys everyday with diluted bleach per state regulations. 2 tablespoons bleach to 1 quart water in a spray bottle remade every day because the solution loses strength with time. Then let sit for 30 minutes. We used this on all types of toys. Just a thought. As for the stair edge, they sell edge protectors on Amazon. I like the clear one personally. I think it’s great you’re letting the boys learn how to go up and down the step on their own. I usually put the safety gate up a step or two to allow for learning and up 3 or 4 steps as the children get more adept.
At target they also have its called safety first pre cruiser ready set it safety proofs a lot of things in the house including if you eventually want a toilet lock in the kids bathroom. It also has stuff to keep emma safe too
Love the scrunchy nose and noise Asher makes when he tries really hard to do anything 💙 ... Reuben isn’t too far behind 💙! Foam tape might work on the one step. The edge will be cushioned and less change of Emma tripping on it 💜. You’re so creative and perhaps with all the suggestions, whether you use them or not, might spark an idea. Love & Blessings, Belinda in Central PA
Could Justin maybe build a small ramp for the littles to crawl up & down? We have some sharp edges / stairs in our horse barn. What we typically use for our littles is pool noodles! They’re cheap & easily replaceable but, are bulky. You could cut them down to a preferred size though?
Why don’t you buy the rubber edging strips or one of the rubber cable hoses to cut in half and wrap around the step. Put some pillows at the bottom of the step in case they fall?
You need to look into Nugget or Blocksy for your boys! You could lay the mat pieces on that edge, but I would just let them continue going up and down it.. you have boys you can’t protect them from every bump or bruise, as a mom of 5 boys you’d have to wrap them in bubble wrap the rest of their lives if you want to stop the bumps or bruises lol
Get some weather stripping of some sort that at least kind of matches the color of the floor so it doesn't look too weird or buy some of the edging pieces that you'd babyproof the corners with and use it and put pillows on the floor so if they do fall. I would say cut up a pool noodle but I don't know if they'd be out right now. You can use Lysol spray on the soft toys when Emma is down for a nap (just don't SOAK them in it LOL) and let them air dry in a place where she doesn't see them for a few days until they dry and the smell calms down. Since it IS really strong I would do it outside like you just did these though unless you have a little time where their naps overlap so they're all out of the room for a bit.
If you can find it, I use Odo-Ban or Tide fabric spray on soft toys that can't go through the wash. I also use them on mattresses and our other fabric furniture:)
with toys that can’t go through the laundry, we will either spray with force of nature (it is an all natural cleaner that uses something our immune systems already create to fight illness and bacteria. it’s just created and used as a cleaner! which makes it safe to use around animals and kids!) like you would fabreze and then quarantine for a few days (because it’s not an aerosol so it needs to dry) or *just* quarantine for an extended period of time without spraying them first.
A clear silicone layer right round the edging. You then control the thickness and it won’t impact on the aesthetic aspect. Emma won’t trip over it either. The boys are getting so big. Xx
My suggestion for the step would be one of those strip thingies made of rubber you can use to windproof windows and doors...I have no idea what they are called, but you can get them in very long sizes so that you can trim them into the size you need. Then you can stick them on the door's or window's edges (they're self sticking). I don't know if you know what I mean since it doesn't get very cold where you live and you probably don't need them on your windows. 🤷🏼♀️
I don’t know if it will work because of the electric but we have always put soft toys in the freezer to sanitise them or we have been using the antibacterial spray that is for sofas and pillows lately
just a thought but maybe if u put like a clear fence in the playroom section and leave a small area that has a slide that they can slide down. at least you guys will know where they are instead of putting up baby gates in every gap.
I wouldn’t worry to much about the edge. You will start driving yourself crazy and need to wrap every corner of the house. Instead I would do lots of playing going up and down the step that way they learn how to safely go up and down. Practice going backwards down the step
😁Safety at a reasonable cost before aesthetics...do the noodle with good tape or velcro because the boys will be very curious and intrigued like most kiddos...sanitize stuffed animals and the like by running them in the dryer on air fluff followed by spritzing lightly with a low alcohol like 70% or lower😉👍
First I want to say I think your introduction is the best! Out of all the TH-cam intro videos I've seen yours is my absolute favorite. Your boys are so cute. And Emma is a little doll. Oh my goodness she is so cute. For toys that cant be washed I usually use lysol spray and let it air out for a few hours. I have 2 girls. One is 16 and special needs. And my youngest just turned 3 in August. Love your channel and your beautiful family.
Cover it with a stair bumper (kind of the same stuff for a fire place.). My son fell on one of those type steps and had to get stitches. You can also use thick weather type stripping.
Teach the boys safe entry like when they are in the pool. They will pick it up super fast. Place them on their buttons, then turn their body to the right/left, place one hand down then the other and let them do down backwards.
As a mum of now 3 I regularly chucked all toys in the washing machine with some milton solution or tablets. And then laid out on a towel in the sun. Soft toys I washed with antibacterial inwash sanitiser. And toys with mechanical. I wet clothed wiped over them with same antibacterial in wash diluted. And sprayed with Glen 20.im in Australia not sure if called different were ubare
What we did with our sharp edges on our steps is put a edge protector there it comes in Rubber and you can put that on the edge just like you would do to the counters also we put memory foam carpeting so if they did fall or mess if not so bad
You can usually run a dry mode with your dish washer and its really hot so it sanitizes toys or run them though without soap and for toys that have batteries what ever cleaner you usually sanitizes with or personally I use Lysol wipes then put them up to dry and wipe them down with a hot wet rag
Wow they are all so cute!! Personally I’d have to gate things up or use play pens...they are super strong and so mobile but such bubba’s still, I don’t know how you even keep track of them 😂😂 I am worrier and see danger everywhere though so I’m sure a pool noodle works good too 😂🤦♀️
For the sunken playroom I wouldn't spend too much money on it, because the boys will learn how to turn around and go down it. For the meantime, I'd buy a plush rug runner and put it in under the step. Teach the boys to go backwards down the stair and if they were to go head first, the plush rug would be there and they wouldn't get hurt. Maybe use electrical tape to cover the concrete edge. Or...if Justin has the time, he could build a transition strip to go over it.
Home Depot has the bull nose step edging, there should be some that's sloped. Your sister-in-law may be able to help you find something that works best.
Hey Rachelle!! Cut a pool noodle to fit the edge and just use some tape to hold it alternatively you can use bubble wrap for extra padding! Hope that helps! 1/3 cup vodka and the rest with water in a spray bottle will sanitize toys just let them dry before giving it to the kids.
It’s not ideal but I would put some type of a rubber mat along that area that got just past the sharp edge as well as where you step down in case they fall from the top and secure to the floor for a temporary fix
I have a little step at my house too when my first born was 9 months and walking I was so scared he was going to go off the step and fall on the hardwood floor. We got the soft puzzle play mats and so that it was soft for him to climb up and down the step and he could see the different color and know it’s a step.
Maybe you can put a baby gate and live a little section to make like a slide/ramp so they can slide instead of fell. AAAND they can still have access to go up and down. I don't know if this makes sense to you lol.
To prevent the twins hurting themselves on the step , you cld get some sort of soft flooring or rug to cover and go over the long step, and stuck down (?)
Just start turning them around and teach them to go down them backwards. That’s how we’ve done our two. They learned fast.
Great advice. That’s what my daughter did with my grandchildren and you are right they learn fast.
Yes! Great idea! Teach them to go down backwards. That is what I did with my kids with the staircases also.
That is so true. I did read the comments, just commented the same.
This comment is so true! I taught my grandkids to go up and down all the steps we have so they could play upstairs in their room. They learned very quickly and no matter what I make sure they go down the steps on their bellies. They are never allowed to try to go down the steps standing, holding onto the railing. 🙂
Asher's face when he was climbing on Emma's bed was the cutest. And then Emma saying Asher was just so sweet.
I spray my kids stuffed toys with Lysol to sanitize. You have to make sure to let it dry all the way before you give it back to them, though.
House keeper here! To sanitize the toys that have batteries but are also stuffed ... there’s a few chemicals that are not harmful to animals and babies that you can spray on your furniture , plush toys , bed , etc. one I have used a lot since COVID is OdoBan it’s affordable and it serves sooo many different purposes like cleaning, disinfecting, odor eliminator, laundry, and it also works on glass and mirrors!!
Omg his scrunchy face is beyond adorable. He is Justin's mini.
The scrunchy face is everything!
They make bumpers for fireplaces to keep kids from hitting the edge I wonder if that would work. Or cut a pool noodle and tape down.
Pool noodle idea is a good one.
They may bite into the pool noodle
I agree - if it's the most economical and the easiest to do, it doesn't matter what it looks like. It would be kind of fun to have it multi-coloured actually - like a colorful little ring around the playroom, haha. I must add, that it's a good thing you live in California because there won't be a lot of pool noodles in any of our stores until May probably.
Merry Christmas to all who read this. From my home and family to you and yours, I hope your Christmas is beautiful and that 2021 is a good year for us all!
Heather🇨🇦
Not the pool noodle cuz Emma will trip on it
I would pad the heck out of the lower floor and just let them work it out, with supervision, of course. They are smart boys, and seem to thrive on consistency.
Such a cute Vlog Rachelle & Justin... Emma's speech is doing AMAZING & The boys are really excelling with their motor skills...
How about temporarily putting some of the padded rubber mats like you see at a public playground.... I think they will maneuver that step pretty quick just as Emma did....
MERRY CHRISTMAS to You all...
🙏❤💙💖💙💙🤗🎁🌲
Needed your vlog today!!! My husbands losing his job of 32 years next Tuesday as factory is moving to Mexico and life is just overwhelming. Leaving things in God's hands🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Awhhh I can’t believe the boys are crawling properly, and Emma’s personality is so cuteee🥺 be careful with that toy with the hole in, I saw something about a rubber duck and the water grew so much bacteria, it went in a little boys eye and nearly blinded him... anyway, so cuteeee🥺🥺❤️
Yes, I saw that story too. She had even cleaned it with a bleach solution.
Yup saw it too. I immediately threw out any bath toy with holes!
I always fill the hole with glue so no water can go in. I always throw in a bucket with bleach weekly.
Pool noodles, big enough to be easy to see. Removable when you have company, or when kids are in bed. Just slice them lengthwise and slip it on... so cheap too.
Yup, agreed. You may have to use some double sided tape, but the good news is it's tile instead of wood or laminate, so you can scrub any residue from the tape, if necessary.
No bc Emma will trip
For sanitizing the toys, I work at a daycare and we spray EVERYTHING with bleach water, including our soft toys! We use about a cap full of bleach in a big spray bottle and its diluted enough that it wont affect the color or anything but it still gives you that peace of mind about getting rid of germs
Some toys that can’t get wet we’ve been “quarantining” them somewhere like the garage or in a closet
Put the stuffed animals in sealed plastic bag. And leave in the garage for a few days. That’s how I did my kids stuffed animals when they got head lice. To prevent them from being reinfected. So I am sure it will work for germs too.
Rachelle could you add a piece of trim on the edge of the step? You could ask a flooring company for suggestions. Just a thought. 💗
Omg the boys and Emma in front of the Christmas tree just melts me heart ❤
You can also put the toys in a garment bag from the dollar tree and run it through the dishwasher:) looking now to see ideas for the tile in the playroom
My in-laws have the same step in their house! We sat there with our girls and showed them to climb up and down repeatedly. Normal crawl up, backwards down. We showed them how to go slow and be aware of the drop. It took maybe a week until they understood and haven’t had any issues at all since.
Maybe have Justin build a ramp that you can remove when the kids are old enough! Then no corners and you can stain it or paint it to look good there!
Please don't listen to everyone on the Lysol spray or disinfecting spays!!! They are very clear on the instructions that it needs to be washed off of food prep areas. I know the toy isn't a food prep area BUT it is going in and out of mouths and in the tiny hands of ppl who are putting their hands in their eyes and mouths! If it was me... I would just pop out the batteries and put stuffies in the dryer on high heat for an hour. That heat should kill a lot of germs and the tumble will help remove any allergens or other debris from them. You could also spay them until damp and then hang them out in the sun and let the sun and nature do it's thing! It works great for cloth diapers!
Justin could convert that step into a temporary ramp. Build it with wood, set in in place with brackets or heavy duty velcro, and finish it using the same tile that’s on the rest of the house. When the kids are old enough, or before moving out, remove it.
Would highly recommend spraying the stuffed animals with Lysol spray and letting sit to dry
I know a lot of them suggested pool noodles but be careful if you do. Some are soft enough for babies to take a bite out and you might not notice a tiny piece or chunk ending up in their mouth to choke on. They will teethe on anything. Love watching all three of your little cuties growing and learning. Sure brightens up some lonely isolated days. Thanks for sharing! God bless.
I am not sure I'd do this with a stuffy that has some feature that requires batteries, but I often put my daughter's stuffed animals (if they weren't visibly dirty) in a garbage bag and *put them in the deep freeze* for a day or two. People often forget that extreme cold kills germs as well as heat and soap. Spraying them with Lysol or a watered down bleach solution 1:10 with water (bleach being the 1 part, water is 10 parts) is fine too. I never liked them getting wet though. I just kept thinking about all the stuffing inside being wet and getting musty, etc. and it grosses me out. Using the freezer, the toys don't get wet, soggy, musty, etc. Sometimes, I'd just kind of spot wash them with hot soapy water being careful not to get them sopping wet because let me tell you, stuffies do not fair well in the dryer. Just ask my daughter's favorite dog stuffed animal back in the day, who came out of the dryer with a perm.
My personal preference is the freezer or the bleach/water 1:10 spray bottle. You could use any cleaner that kills bacteria and germs, such as Lysol liquid, Mr. Clean, etc. Simply be sure to make a weak solution. Gauge it by the instructions on the packaging and then make it about 1/2 as strong. Most cleaners recommend more than a person needs to clean and kill germs effectively because there is no harm of it when it's on floors and counters, but you really only need about a tbsp per 2 cups of water. More important is to use as hot a water as both you and the toy can tolerate!
Heather🇨🇦
My 3 year old Edward heard Emma's voice and came running saying "I wanna see my babies!" 😂😂 we love you guys! So thankful those sweet babies are all negative!
Lysol disinfectant spray for toys with batteries. Make sure it’s completely dry before they play with it again. Also, I heard a trick for keeping the water out of toys with the small hole in them is used hit glue to seal it. That way there is no way for any bacteria or mold to get in there which can cause problems for your children. Maybe get a gate for that area that way they can crawl in both rooms safely that way you aren’t so worried(:
The boys are growing so dang fast! 🥰🥰
Watching your videos makes me feel less depressed and honestly you guys are my parenting inspiration! Love you guys and I hope your test comes back negative and Asher’s Echo results are good!
The box you got for the boys is the same one we got for Eloise when she was about that age and it was amazing for her. I attribute her hand eye coordination to that specific kit! So excited for you guys!
Amazon sells a cushion you can put on the edge of that step! And maybe get some of those foam mats for the toy room! So if they fall off that step it won’t be as bad
You can spray everything down with Lysol spray and then let it dry. That's what I always used to sterilize my baby stuffed animals. I remember the day they were born I cannot believe they are already crawling. Emma is just so beautiful. I just love her little personality just the sweetest little angel. May God bless you and your beautiful family XOXO
They sell this stuff at Lowe’s it’s peel and stick caulk that would be perfect for right there on the step. I mean it won’t look cute because it’s white but it would definitely work.
Home Depot has foam edging that you could look into... (www.homedepot.com/p/Safety-1st-Espresso-Foam-Edge-Bumpers-4-Pack-HS165/203754474) it should be small enough that it wouldnt get tripped over... I've seen pool noodles along edges like that, but I can see it being tripped over very easily.
Also, I know you've shopped at Buy Buy Baby - and they have some options too... though these say for table, you could use some of these anywhere... (www.buybuybaby.com/store/category/health-safety/babyproofing/edge-corner-guards/32235/)
How about blocking that area with your couch, until the boys are a little more agile! I realise they could still go around it but it might give you just a little more time to keep up with them. The other option is to put up gating, like blocking a fireplace.
If a pool noodle is too big you can get foam coverings that go over pipes. They are dark grey and work great we use them for my dog on the edge of her doggie door. They are super cheap at the hardwood store too!
Make a temporary stair ramp! Fun.
They are all the cutest! Maybe a rug with some velcro on the back to keep it in place. It would look good, be safe and removable to clean! Also teach them how to go up and down. Practice for a minute or 2 like 5 times a day.
Asher's face when he's concentrating!!!! 😍😍😍😍
Look up on amazon kooldoo baby proof edge guards 15.57 feet extra wide edge protectors with 3 mm tapes .for tables desk fireplace so seeing that it would fit the lenght of the fireplace it should work for the steps. It shows you can cut to fit too
We have very thick foam edge bumpers on our fireplace (brown)...so I would get something like that and then find some nice colored/matching tape and tape the top edge down so Emma won't trip on the lip. Because ours has about a finger tip length of a lip on it for how thick and protective it is
For our steps we brought felt material that had a sticky backing and stuck them to the edges on the steps. We are in Australia, so not sure what options you have. 💖
You know that's a really good idea, Craft stores have that, pretty inexpensive too.
I would just start them wearing helmets NOW!!! lol They are all sooooo precious. I love sweet Emma's voice.
I can't believe how those boys are getting around!! I can't think what to do about that edge, but I think I would put a carpet runner (or two) beneath the length of that step up, to at least cushion a fall.
Asher’s rosy smooshie cheeks🥰 Just tack a thin flat rounded molding to the front-it’s actually a screen molding.. Roll up a quilt for a safe landing and call it a day. They grow too fast to worry about it too much😊👍
Soft toys....Lysol or another antibacterial spray. You can also use antibacterial wipes and put them in direct sunlight.
For soft toys I usually just use an anti bac spray that’s safe like Milton spray or a spray that even says safe for high chairs... And just spray over and let it dry. It’s better than nothing I suppose
For the stuffy toy with batteries, I would wipe it down with a damp cloth. Then to sanitize it spray it really good with Lysol...all over until it is almost damp with Lysol...and then put it up and let it dry.
Use pipe insulation from Home Depot or Lowe’s. It Is a thinner pool noodle like tube with adhesive. We have it on the corners of our tables. It’s black, so it looks better than neon pool noodles.
On amazon they have carpet stair treads, and you can buy like 3 or 4 of the small ones and just paste them across the 1 stair so they won't get hurt on the sharp tip of the stair.
You can *VERY LIGHTLY* spray water for the electronic dog toy, just kind of spray around it rather than directly on it, like you do with perfume, spray into the air and walk into it and do it that way
The boys have got so big so quickly. Can't believe they are crawling, sitting up and climbing now. Its going so fast
OMG. I love Asher's face. All the kids are adorable.
you can get aerosol disinfectant cans, those are probably your best bet. that’s what we use for things that can’t be washed or wiped down with anti bacterial spray or wipes!
OMGosh, Asher is so freaking CUTE!! I love that little scrunchy face he makes. 😍😍
For the soft toys that cant go in the wash, 1 part bleach to 9 parts water in a spray bottle, give a good spray avoiding batteries and air dry, wipe down any plastic parts with lysol wipes
I was a preschool teacher, just like you, and we sanitized all the toys everyday with diluted bleach per state regulations. 2 tablespoons bleach to 1 quart water in a spray bottle remade every day because the solution loses strength with time. Then let sit for 30 minutes. We used this on all types of toys. Just a thought. As for the stair edge, they sell edge protectors on Amazon. I like the clear one personally. I think it’s great you’re letting the boys learn how to go up and down the step on their own. I usually put the safety gate up a step or two to allow for learning and up 3 or 4 steps as the children get more adept.
At target they also have its called safety first pre cruiser ready set it safety proofs a lot of things in the house including if you eventually want a toilet lock in the kids bathroom. It also has stuff to keep emma safe too
Love the scrunchy nose and noise Asher makes when he tries really hard to do anything 💙 ... Reuben isn’t too far behind 💙!
Foam tape might work on the one step. The edge will be cushioned and less change of Emma tripping on it 💜.
You’re so creative and perhaps with all the suggestions, whether you use them or not, might spark an idea.
Love & Blessings, Belinda in Central PA
Could Justin maybe build a small ramp for the littles to crawl up & down? We have some sharp edges / stairs in our horse barn. What we typically use for our littles is pool noodles! They’re cheap & easily replaceable but, are bulky. You could cut them down to a preferred size though?
Why don’t you buy the rubber edging strips or one of the rubber cable hoses to cut in half and wrap around the step. Put some pillows at the bottom of the step in case they fall?
You need to look into Nugget or Blocksy for your boys! You could lay the mat pieces on that edge, but I would just let them continue going up and down it.. you have boys you can’t protect them from every bump or bruise, as a mom of 5 boys you’d have to wrap them in bubble wrap the rest of their lives if you want to stop the bumps or bruises lol
Get some weather stripping of some sort that at least kind of matches the color of the floor so it doesn't look too weird or buy some of the edging pieces that you'd babyproof the corners with and use it and put pillows on the floor so if they do fall. I would say cut up a pool noodle but I don't know if they'd be out right now. You can use Lysol spray on the soft toys when Emma is down for a nap (just don't SOAK them in it LOL) and let them air dry in a place where she doesn't see them for a few days until they dry and the smell calms down. Since it IS really strong I would do it outside like you just did these though unless you have a little time where their naps overlap so they're all out of the room for a bit.
If you can find it, I use Odo-Ban or Tide fabric spray on soft toys that can't go through the wash. I also use them on mattresses and our other fabric furniture:)
with toys that can’t go through the laundry, we will either spray with force of nature (it is an all natural cleaner that uses something our immune systems already create to fight illness and bacteria. it’s just created and used as a cleaner! which makes it safe to use around animals and kids!) like you would fabreze and then quarantine for a few days (because it’s not an aerosol so it needs to dry) or *just* quarantine for an extended period of time without spraying them first.
A clear silicone layer right round the edging. You then control the thickness and it won’t impact on the aesthetic aspect. Emma won’t trip over it either. The boys are getting so big. Xx
You could try finding some sort of like rubber or foam tube for the edge...like a pool noodle you slip over the edge. Idk if that makes sense lol.
Love and light from all the way in London England ❤️ your channel brings me so much joy x
My suggestion for the step would be one of those strip thingies made of rubber you can use to windproof windows and doors...I have no idea what they are called, but you can get them in very long sizes so that you can trim them into the size you need. Then you can stick them on the door's or window's edges (they're self sticking). I don't know if you know what I mean since it doesn't get very cold where you live and you probably don't need them on your windows. 🤷🏼♀️
Always super cute Emma with her amazing dress. Love the surprise box. So many things for child development. That's awesome.
I don’t know if it will work because of the electric but we have always put soft toys in the freezer to sanitise them or we have been using the antibacterial spray that is for sofas and pillows lately
just a thought but maybe if u put like a clear fence in the playroom section and leave a small area that has a slide that they can slide down. at least you guys will know where they are instead of putting up baby gates in every gap.
They make clear corner protectors. They are tapered so they are smoother.
Can't remember which but tide or bounce makes a antibacterial fabric spay you can use on that dog toy.
If you have a steam cleaner you can mist the soft toys then leave them to dry off they don’t get really wet but leaving them to air dry is best xxx
For our talking soft toys, I use a handheld steamer, go over it slowly then vacuum with the upholstery attachment
Love this family!❤️
I wouldn’t worry to much about the edge. You will start driving yourself crazy and need to wrap every corner of the house. Instead I would do lots of playing going up and down the step that way they learn how to safely go up and down. Practice going backwards down the step
Can you pull your couch further back to block most of the space and then you could decide what to do with a smaller space ie gate perhaps?
😁Safety at a reasonable cost before aesthetics...do the noodle with good tape or velcro because the boys will be very curious and intrigued like most kiddos...sanitize stuffed animals and the like by running them in the dryer on air fluff followed by spritzing lightly with a low alcohol like 70% or lower😉👍
First I want to say I think your introduction is the best! Out of all the TH-cam intro videos I've seen yours is my absolute favorite. Your boys are so cute. And Emma is a little doll. Oh my goodness she is so cute. For toys that cant be washed I usually use lysol spray and let it air out for a few hours. I have 2 girls. One is 16 and special needs. And my youngest just turned 3 in August. Love your channel and your beautiful family.
Cover it with a stair bumper (kind of the same stuff for a fire place.). My son fell on one of those type steps and had to get stitches. You can also use thick weather type stripping.
Teach the boys safe entry like when they are in the pool. They will pick it up super fast. Place them on their buttons, then turn their body to the right/left, place one hand down then the other and let them do down backwards.
Safety 1st makes a foam bumper kit that is pretty flush to the floor. It comes in one long strip you cut to size.
As a mum of now 3 I regularly chucked all toys in the washing machine with some milton solution or tablets. And then laid out on a towel in the sun.
Soft toys I washed with antibacterial inwash sanitiser.
And toys with mechanical. I wet clothed wiped over them with same antibacterial in wash diluted. And sprayed with Glen 20.im in Australia not sure if called different were ubare
What we did with our sharp edges on our steps is put a edge protector there it comes in Rubber and you can put that on the edge just like you would do to the counters also we put memory foam carpeting so if they did fall or mess if not so bad
They have a plastic strip for protection of corners for walls, that’ll help, they are thin
You can usually run a dry mode with your dish washer and its really hot so it sanitizes toys or run them though without soap and for toys that have batteries what ever cleaner you usually sanitizes with or personally I use Lysol wipes then put them up to dry and wipe them down with a hot wet rag
Wow they are all so cute!! Personally I’d have to gate things up or use play pens...they are super strong and so mobile but such bubba’s still, I don’t know how you even keep track of them 😂😂 I am worrier and see danger everywhere though so I’m sure a pool noodle works good too 😂🤦♀️
I wonder if weatherstripping would work? It comes in different thicknesses.
For the sunken playroom I wouldn't spend too much money on it, because the boys will learn how to turn around and go down it. For the meantime, I'd buy a plush rug runner and put it in under the step.
Teach the boys to go backwards down the stair and if they were to go head first, the plush rug would be there and they wouldn't get hurt.
Maybe use electrical tape to cover the concrete edge. Or...if Justin has the time, he could build a transition strip to go over it.
Home Depot has the bull nose step edging, there should be some that's sloped. Your sister-in-law may be able to help you find something that works best.
Hey Rachelle!! Cut a pool noodle to fit the edge and just use some tape to hold it alternatively you can use bubble wrap for extra padding! Hope that helps! 1/3 cup vodka and the rest with water in a spray bottle will sanitize toys just let them dry before giving it to the kids.
i cannot deal with how cute the kiddos are! OMG!
It’s not ideal but I would put some type of a rubber mat along that area that got just past the sharp edge as well as where you step down in case they fall from the top and secure to the floor for a temporary fix
I have a little step at my house too when my first born was 9 months and walking I was so scared he was going to go off the step and fall on the hardwood floor. We got the soft puzzle play mats and so that it was soft for him to climb up and down the step and he could see the different color and know it’s a step.
Lap a real big rug over the whole area kinda like you would do a staircase. That way falls won't be to hard and no sharp edges.
Love watching them play and crawl around 💕 I didn’t want the video to end ☹️
What about a rubber threshold ramp? Amazon has them. It would sit flush against the step and create an incline instead of a step
Reuben looks just like Emma ❤
For the bear in the uk we have Dettol spray but it’s a mist that you just spray in fabric it’s designed for fabric and quick sanitising :)
Maybe you can put a baby gate and live a little section to make like a slide/ramp so they can slide instead of fell. AAAND they can still have access to go up and down. I don't know if this makes sense to you lol.
To prevent the twins hurting themselves on the step , you cld get some sort of soft flooring or rug to cover and go over the long step, and stuck down (?)