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As parents, the safety of our children is always a top priority and one of the most important steps in creating a safe environment for kids is childproofing our homes. From inquisitive babies to brave preschoolers, children have a knack for finding potential hazards in each corner. Hence, having a comprehensive childproofing checklist is essential for safeguarding against accidents and injuries. In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know and all the top-rated safety gear you need to childproof your home effectively.
1. Secure Furniture:
- Anchor heavy furniture such as bookshelves, dressers, and TVs to the wall to prevent tipping
- Use furniture corner guards to soften sharp edges on tables and countertops.
- Use cabinet locks to secure knobs and handles on the cupboards and drawers to prevent children from accessing any sharp or unsafe objects
- Ensure all furniture is sturdy and stable to prevent it from toppling over if a child tries climbing.
BLADOPIA Furniture Anchors - 4 Packs
AMAZARA Baby Proofing Edge & Corner Guards
AMAZARA Baby Proofing Locks for Cabinets, Drawers, Fridge, Toilet Seats, Furniture
2. Electrical Safety
- Cover electrical outlets with outlet covers or safety caps to prevent children from inserting objects.
- Use cord organizers to keep electrical cords out of reach and prevent tripping hazards.
- Install outlet plates with sliding covers for outlets that are frequently used.
PROTOWARE Electric Socket Plug Guards with Removal Pin
INOVERA (LABEL) Reusable Adjustable Cable Cord Management Hook & Loop Ties Strap
C&S Water Proof Plastic Box with Switch and Socket
3. Kitchen Safety:
- Use stove knob covers to prevent children from accidentally turning on the stove.
- Install smoke detectors to detect any presence of early fire that could become deadly
Stove Knob Covers for Child Safety
NOTOFIRE Smoke Detector
4. Bathroom Safety:
- Install toilet seat locks to prevent drowning hazards.
- Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and shower to prevent slips and falls.
KidDough Safety Locks for Kids - Pack of 6
Kintota Non Slip Mat For Bathroom
5. Window and Door Safety:
- Install window guards or window stops to prevent falls from open windows.
- Use door knob covers or door locks to prevent children from wandering into unsafe areas.
- Use Finger Pinch Door Guard to prevent children from getting their fingers in the door gap and hurting themselves
- Ensure that blinds and curtain cords are out of reach or secured with cord wind-ups to prevent strangulation hazards.
SNOWIE SOFT® 4pcs Sliding Door & Window Lock
Door Lever and Handle Lock - 3 Pack
KidDough Finger Pinch Door Guard for Kids - Pack of 3
6. Stair and Balcony Safety:
- Install safety gates at the top and bottom of staircases to prevent falls.
- Install safety net for balcony and staircase railing to prevent falls.
- Ensure that safety gates are securely fastened and meet current safety standards.
- Teach children how to safely navigate stairs and always supervise them when using them.
StarAndDaisy Baby Safety Gate for Kids
HIPPO Baby Safety Net for Balcony & Staircase Railing Guard
7. Additional Safety Gears:
- Install a baby monitor in the children’s room to ensure you can still supervise them even when you are not around them
- Apple AirTag is a smart tracking device to track your kid’s location. You can make your kid wear the device as a watch band
VTech Digital Video Baby Monitor
New Apple AirTag
