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The Daily 2-Minute Floor Scan
A simple daily habit that takes two minutes and helps you stay ahead of the most common floor-level hazards for crawlers and early walkers.
Key Takeaways
- 1A daily scan takes under 2 minutes
- 2Focus on small objects, cords, and accessible gaps
- 3Get to floor level to see what your baby sees
- 4Make it part of your morning routine
The Daily 2-Minute Floor Scan
Once your baby is crawling, the floor becomes their world. A quick daily scan helps you catch hazards before they become problems.
How to Do It
- ✅Get down to floor level in the rooms your baby uses most
- ✅Look for small objects: coins, button batteries, toy parts, hair ties
- ✅Check for loose or trailing cords
- ✅Look behind furniture and along skirting boards
- ✅Check under sofas and chairs
What to Look For
- ✅Small objects (anything smaller than a toilet roll tube is a choking hazard)
- ✅Cords from blinds, chargers, or appliances
- ✅Gaps in baby gates or safety barriers
- ✅Items that have fallen off surfaces overnight
Make It a Habit
The best time to do your floor scan is during your morning routine — before your baby is on the floor for the day. It takes under two minutes once you're in the habit.
Helpful next step: See the full Crawler Safety Checklist for a room-by-room guide.
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