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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 baby proofing our homes. From inquisitive babies to brave preschoolers, children have a knack for finding potential hazards in each corner. Hence, having a comprehensive baby proofing checklist is essential for safeguarding against accidents and injuries.
When and How To Baby Proof The House?
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. You can plan the buying and installation of baby proofing gears so it does not seem overwhelming.
For example, it should be fine to install some of the baby proofing gears like safety gates, furniture anchors, and corner guards once the baby gets mobile.
Complete Check List For Baby Proofing:
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 Baby Proofing 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 Baby Proofing 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 Baby Proofing - Pack of 6
Kintota Non Slip Mat For Bathroom
5. Window and Door Baby Proofing 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 Baby Proofing 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 Proofing 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
