Kids love the outdoors. Like plants and trees, they thrive on sun and fresh air. Outdoors, they can delight in the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations of nature. Being out in the real world is an important part of their development. So that your child can play safely outdoors, you'll want to make your yard and outdoor play areas as free as possible of hazards. And you'll need to help your child learn to recognize and avoid dangerous objects, activities, and situations.
Even when your baby's outdoor experiences are limited to sheltered rides in the stroller or to wriggles on a lawn blanket, you might as well get a head start on childproofing. Before you know it, baby will become an inquisitive toddler, testing and tasting everything within reach.
