The strict requirements sound fit for hannibal lecter or a vampire. But no, it's actually for babies. Safety requirements change over time but maternal instinct and proper supervision don't. When I was expecting my first child I was super excited about the prospect of buying new stuff. In that 'decorate the nursery' kind of way. When I walked into the baby store that excitement quickly turned into dread. so many products were shouting at me. 'BUY ME.' 'You'll need me to make your child SMART. You'll need me to keep your child SAFE. There was so many products aimed at babies, newborns, 6 months, 12 months. I tried to rationalise it all. What did I really need? I then categorised them into 'nice to haves' and 'essentials'. 'I shouldn't buy this book (number 30)' I thought to myself. How much can a 6 week old baby really read or understand? As the Mum guilt ensues.. the credit card comes out. Take my mone