Guest guest Posted May 6, 2000 Report Share Posted May 6, 2000 geewhiz nancy, you and garry should design " childproof strategies " and write a book........my favorite idea is the changing table in the garage or landry rooom with fan.......... thats the best one yet......... take care, elah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2000 Report Share Posted May 6, 2000 , My neighbor two houses down before our recent move has two daughters with autism. She replaced her gas stove with a new modern stove top that you have to know how to operate and it has a lock feature. Maybe you could see what's out there in the new appliances. My biggest problem with Brook is his obsession with spraying water. We have to unscrew the knob when he takes a bath so that he doesn't turn on the water. We also had to install shower doors over the tub with the W track so that we could put dowels in the tracks to keep the water in the tub. Otherwise he opens the door and pours all of the water out. He has now learned how to open doors with the so called childproof knobs. The kind you buy and put over the knob for toddlers. So now we are locking all of the bathrooms and hanging keys outside the door so that we can get in when needed. The faucet on the kitchen sink has a velcro strap that we use to prevent him from spraying that water and so far he can't undo deadbolts. Anyone with any ideas on how to design faucets or sinks that we could Brookproof? Marisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 The things that helped me was organizing the kitchen so when I am at the stove, I keep all my pots and pans within 1 step, along with my spices and cooking utensils. Glasses are next to fridge.... Plates and other dishes right near kitchen table. I take a lot of time in setting up my kitchen so that it works easiest for me. Another thing that helps is having a counter stool in your kitchen. When I have to be standing in one spot for a longer amount of time, I sit on the stool. I also bought one of those really cushy mats from Bed, Bath and Beyond and it has really helped with keeping my feet and back from aching. I also keep a chair close to the stove, so I can sit when trying to put something in the over or take out. Actually, the easiest way to do this, is to ask someone to help! I have gotten injured by being stubborn and spilled hot grease on me. In other words, do whatever works! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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