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Hi All!

We are very close to our certification as foster (hopefully foster-to-adopt) parents and our age range is mostly between 3-8 years old. There are a lot of resources about baby-proofing and toddler-proofing, but there are going to be some things for older children that won't be as obvious to us, as *new parents*. If anyone could help with some things they've learned with their kids, that would be majorly helpful!!!!

**Some basics about our apartment/setup: we have a large 2-bedroom apartment, 1 bathroom (I know), and 3 cats, 2 rabbits. Our agency is well aware of this and how it is a deal breaker to have any child that could be violent or excessively allergic.**

**We also have a small fenced in yard out back and an unfinished basement with laundry that they wouldn't have easy access to.**
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The child would have their own room and we are setting out to get the basics first-- twin bed, comfy mattress and bedding, some stuffed animals/toys, nightstand and nightlight, bureau, some clothes of various sizes so they will have clean fresh clothes when they arrive, etc.

Any help with what to keep out of reach, what to lock in a baby-proof way, what to strap down, etc etc would be AMAZINGLY helpful for these two new parents. So nervous, yet so excited!
<bot>: New parents taking in a foster child anywhere between 3-8 years old. We need help with child-proofing that might not be super obvious to us and others that would not be necessary for children that old. Thanks!!