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Some of these ideas may help in finding that elusive escapee.
Firstly block all entry an exits, including windows, doors and double check any holes in walls because even an antenna cable leaves room for escape.
Place a few water bowls strategically around the room. (make sure they are small enough for babies to soak in but not big enough for them to drown in).
One of the best ways is to grab a torch, make the room as dark and quiet as possible, (even better at night) an just get in a comfortable position, and then listen. It is amazing how quick you will notice sounds that just don't belong.
You can also place a cage of some kind with a prey item in it, with gaps that are big enough for baby to get into when hungry but small enough to keep baby there after they have taken the prey.
Also place flour/baby powder around all skirting boards, door frames and window sills, so at least you may know if baby is wandering around at night.
You can also use plastic bags, which are strategically placed around the room, because you may hear baby as they slither from one place to another, this is a good idea only if you are going to be in the room though as baby may get caught and end up smothering itself.
Also try placing hides at many different places, and levels, both high and low.
Some really good places to look are on the window sills, in television cabinets, amongst CD's that are in CD racks, behind your fridge, under the lounge suits under lounge cushions, around door frames, on curtain rods or any place that is dark/warm.
Don't be surprised by where you could find baby's as they can move very fast an quiet sometimes they can even be found trying to put themselves back into their own enclosures!
Other people will have plenty of ideas, so don't hesitate to ask, these are just some of the things that have worked for us in the past
Article originally posted by kv2002 
