Guest guest Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 BOOKCASES have killed more kids than almost anything else in the house except drowning and burning. And we are talking NT kids here. Bookcases need to be FASTENED to a stud in the wall. IF your bookcase did not come with a safety bracket - RUN don't walk - (tom0orrow however as crazies are on the road tonite) and buy and L shaped bracket and the necessary fasteners for your type wall. Attach to bakc of book case and to wall. OR use a strap system - attached with a screw and washer a nylon loop of strapp[ing and attach that piece to the wall. I have no kids at home now, but all cabinets over 3 feet are attached to the wall. kids visit, kids move faster than adults can think. Make your house safe. > > > Hey , > Do you get IHSS? When is your next eval? > I do not think Angie got protective supervision still she was about 5. At 5 > they came and I said how she cannot go into a bathroom alone, cannot really > be left alone in a room without many gates to protect from bookcases, > fireplace, kitchen. She climbs up and over gates. She will open doors, like > we used to have no gate in her room, she learned to open her door and walk > down (or rather scoot) down the stairs. I know we got that 3.6% cut in hours > because of the state and I have a feeling more will be cut. BUT, please be > sure to tell them of how he is not like a typical 5 year old and cannot stay > alone in his room, or take a bath alone, or that you need to have to keep > things like kitchens and bookcases safe. These were key into the protective > supervision. Also key was that she could not dress, potty, etc, even prepare > a simple snack she cannot do and these were some of the things they asked at > our meeting. And I had no idea about protective supervision until a few > years ago when another mom told me about it. > Our house is bare bones now because of how Angie climbs. Bookcases are > blocked off, bathrooms, kitchens, the fireplace, it is like a maze in here > of gates!!! > Definitely call up your social workers and find out when your next > assessment is, or even say you need to apply for protective supervision. > I hope this helps!!! Email me or post here and let me know or if I can help > more!!! > Meg > > > -- Sara- different pathways lead to Nirvana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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