Scared and at my wits end

My daughter is 21 months and is a major climber. Today my husband was watching her while I slept in and he came running in saying she grabbed my meds and somehow opened it and spilled it all over the ground… these meds are highly toxic to toddlers. So I immediately got up and checked her mouth and each pill making sure she didn’t put any in her mouth and that every one was picked up. These meds were up on a counter in a bin.. how tf did she get to it. Apparently she climbed onto the couched reached out to the counter pulled the bin down. Thank god she’s okay and didn’t inject anything but it was scary. And a big reminder to lock these things. But also I’m so tired of chasing her around and stopping her from climbing. I’ve had to removed so much furniture because she will find a way to climb it or hang on it.. I will bring her down and say we stay off over and over again and it doesn’t matter… she will go right back and do it again. I will raise my voice and try to make eye contact. Doesn’t faze her. Idk what to do. My family says I should spank her but I can’t.

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Shes being a normal toddler. Its definitely exhausting trying to make sure theyre safe. But its normal.
As the parent try to come up with way to keep her engaged in manners that she is trying to explore. If she likes climbing remove the couch cushions and create an obstacle course. If you can afford it, buy a safe toddler gym, play mats, or toddler cushion play set. You may have to show her How to play with your obstacle course before she is interested in doing it on her own.
Another thing for you and your partner to think about, is if you need to rethink the layout of your furniture and make sure everything is toddler proofed. Make sure all furniture that can tip is affixed to the wall. Make sure dangerous items are secured with a baby lock.

Invest in indoor climbing equipment and redirect her. Take to playground as often as you can. child proof everything.

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