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    Grandkid Visit Prep

    Make memories. Stay safe.

    Childproof basics

    • Outlet covers everywhere.
    • Cabinet locks (medications + chemicals).
    • Stair gates if visiting multiple days.
    • Toilet locks for crawlers.
    • Cord wraps on blinds.
    • Move breakables up high.
    • Hot stove guard.

    Medication safety

    • Lock ALL meds high.
    • Don't leave on counter.
    • Pill organizer in locked drawer.
    • No vitamins out either.
    • Plant ID for poisonous houseplants.
    • Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.
    • Save number in phone.

    Activities

    • Bake cookies together.
    • Family photo album look-through.
    • Crafts (age-appropriate).
    • Garden together.
    • Cook family recipe.
    • Old games (cards, board games).
    • Storytelling — your life stories.
    • Walks in park.

    Senior-friendly snacks

    • Cheese cubes.
    • Fruit slices.
    • Crackers.
    • Yogurt.
    • Dry cereal.
    • NO grapes whole (choking).
    • NO popcorn under 4.
    • NO hot dogs whole.
    • NO hard candies.

    Pace yourself

    • Quiet time during day for senior rest.
    • Movie / TV time okay sometimes.
    • Activities matched to your energy.
    • Don't overschedule.
    • Take breaks.
    • Earlier bedtime senior + kid wins.

    Memorable not perfect

    Grandkids remember the love + time, not perfect activities. Bake cookies even if they break. Read same book 5 times. Sing songs. Hugs. Laugh together. These memories last decades. Pace + plan for joy.