Eric Regan
You’ve loved living in Charleston since you first moved to the city almost over 5 years ago. You couldn’t have imagined things could have gone any better than they did. Not only did you find an amazing job when you moved to Charleston, you also found that certain special someone and got married. You’ve enjoyed the married life for a while, and now it looks like you’re going to be parents.
When it was just you and your spouse, a staircase was just a way to get from one story of the house to the next. When you have babies and young children in the home, seemingly small things can become big safety hazards. If you’re thinking about renting a house that has railings and balconies, make sure all railings are secure, sturdy, and have little space between bars to pass in between. Look for wide carpeted stairs when you search for your rental as narrow hardwood staircases can be difficult for toddlers to climb.
When you have a child, their toys aren’t going to be confined to one room. Babies love to explore and will need a place where they can interact with toys, roll, crawl, and safely walk. Ideally, you can rent a home with an extra room you can use for their toy room. If not, make sure there’s enough space in the living room or another room that can be easily sealed off with a playgate.
If you’re going to be looking for a home suitable to raise a child in, you need to think about certain features that would be beneficial for safety and convenience. If you’re looking at Charleston, SC rentals near a busy road, you may want to look for a rental that has a fenced in yard. An area for a playground, or a near-by playground, can also come in handy when your child gets a little older.
