Safety First: How To Baby-Proof And Child-Proof Your Home

For folks who have babies and toddlers at home, you can’t take anything for granted. Pretty much anything and everything can be a hazard to curious babies, who don’t understand the art of self-preservation.

In this guide, we share a handy checklist that you can use to baby-proof your home, and make it safe for your kids. Read on to find out more!

How To Baby-Proof Your Bedroom

• Don’t place any objects in your baby’s crib

• Store your makeup and medicine in a locked cabinet

• Put a child safety latch on any cabinets with potential hazards in them

• Do not hang anything over your baby’s crib that they can grab and pull

How To Baby-Proof Your Bathroom

• Keep bathrooms locked

• Secure toilet covers with childproof locks

How To Baby-Proof Your Living Room

• Secure heavy shelves and cabinets

• Make sure electrical outlets are fitted with covers

• Use electrical cord shorteners to keep appliances out of reach

• Replace corded window blinds with cordless options

• Look for rounded sofa and coffee tables rather than angular ones

• Install corner guards on furniture with sharp edges

• Install window grills (or secure windows so they can’t open more than a few inches)

• Remove clutter and small items that could cause choking

• Place non-skid pads under your rugs

How To Baby-Proof Your Kitchen And Dining Room

• Keep cleaning products out of reach, in high and locked cabinets

• Don’t use tablecloths (babies can easily pull these off and injure themselves when objects on the table come crashing down)

• Use an oven door guard if you use your oven often

• Use a cooker guard to baby-proof your stove

• Use safety gates to keep babies out of kitchens if necessary

• Avoid using glass top tables – use wood or metal tables instead

How To Baby-Proof Your Home: Other Tips

• Make sure you have a first-aid kit at home

• Attend a CPR course for infants so you’re well-prepared

• Turn off your appliances when they’re not in use

Thank you Hometrust for the feature!