(Similar to previously asked question) What "compromises" have you made with baby's exploration?

Question

What objects do you allow your baby to touch or oral-explore (under supervision) that aren't really for babies?

I just want to know __what other parents allow__.

Answer 1

I let my boys explore just about anything that I know can not harm them such as unburned candles, my flowers, home decor..It is always under my supervision od course! I have found that if I let them exlpore the new things and let them know that it is mommys "prettys" that they do not mess with it much rather than them just wondering what is it and what it's for and does. I have had great success with this technique and I will continue to use it unless it no longer works. When I take them to the store I try to let them see the new things and tell them about them that way I hope that they will not mess with them on the shelves...I may not do everything the right way, but who's to say what the right way is? I do what works best with my family.

Answer 2

Anything that isn't necessarily harmful like knifes, forks, chemicals, too hot, too cold, etc. I let her go at it under a very watchful eye, but if it shouldn't be in the mouth then I take it away promptly. Childhood is about experiences, but parents must use their better judgment.

Answer 3

She has her own cupboard filled with empty, clean plastic containers, cups, spoons, measuring cups, measuring spoons and enjoys playing with those things more than her own toys. The dollar store is where I picked most of it up- and the rest came from empty food containers- sour cream, butter, cottage cheese, etc.

Answer 4

anything that cant hurt my son so nothing sharp or heavy or too small so he might choke. he has a thing for toilet paper but i have to watch him as he tries to eat it. he also likes to put his hands in other peoples dinner if he can reach to see what they've got

Answer 5

anything that I can wash first!!