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Getting ready for baby means more than just a crib and gates. Safe paints, finishes, bedding, and sound control all contribute to a healthy environment.
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Season 2 - Babyproofing the House
Melrose, MA
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Season 2 of Bob Vila continues with a babyproofing project in Melrose, Massachusetts, where Bob helps a young couple expecting their first child to prepare their home for a new baby. The focus will be on creating a safe home with a strong emphasis on indoor air quality and healthy living environments. Bob learns about finishes, paints, and emissions that can be dangerous for young bodies as he tours the American Lung Association designer showhouse in West Palm Beach, Florida. He talks to industry specialists about safe fabrics and soft goods that will keep the environment chemical-free and learns about safe window solutions. Bob also focuses on the need to reduce noise pollution in the home. He meets with an environmental psychologist who explains how noise creates stress. In an effort to reduce noise levels and create a more soothing home environment, Bob learns how to quiet ceilings, walls, and floors using products and building techniques.
This couple is also upgrading their home as they prepare to welcome their new baby. The bathroom and shower are updated. A new low-flow toilet is installed. The spaces are insulated for sound and thermal efficiency. The kitchen is babyproofed and reviewed with an eye to safety. Gates are installed to protect against falls and keep baby from harm. Bob even reviews the latest in child safety products with industry specialists as they outfit the home from top to bottom in preparation for the new family.
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Dates Aired: October 2-8, 2006 | April 2-8, 2007
Bob is in Melrose, Massachusetts, to update a 100-year-old home in preparation for a new baby. Since home building and remodeling can introduce hazards into the home, Bob is looking ...
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Dates Aired: October 9-15, 2006 | April 9-15, 2007
Bob is back in Melrose, Massachusetts, to look at window options and installation. First he meets with Cordell Burton from Pella windows to look at their Designer Series Snap-in between-the-glass ...
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Dates Aired: October 16-22, 2006 | April 16-22, 2007
Bob’s third visit to the 1895 Melrose, Massachusetts, home focuses on insulating for sound reduction and painting the nursery. He opens the show by discussing the effects of sound in ...
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Dates Aired: October 23-29, 2006 | April 23-29, 2007
In Melrose, Massachusetts, Bob learns about safety products for children, healthy bedding and clothing, and the custom Corian tub deck. First, Jay Martel of the International Association for Child Safety ...
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Dates Aired: October 30-November 5, 2006 | April 30-May 6, 2007
Bob wraps the Melrose, Massachusetts, nursery remodel with a tour of the home, a view of the colors, finishes, and fixtures selected, and our first visit with the new baby. ...
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