Baby Proofing Your Home!
Do you have a little one that’s ready to explore the world?
The idea of child-proofing your home can feel like a nerve-racking task to take on. Between sharp corners, electrical outlets, stairs, and sharp edges, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Lucky for you, we’ve brainstormed and made a Cheat Sheet to help make that project feel a bit less overwhelming and that much more doable.
The Basics
Cover those outlets!
Outlet covers are a must. It’s a common fear of our little ones trying to stick their fingers in electrical outlets. Covering those outlets nips that fear in the bud. Similarly, if you're worried about our littles pulling down objects by the cords, cord covers are a wonderful way to prevent that from happening.
Lock those drawers/cabinets!
Our littles love exploring, especially places that are at their eye level. Locking those areas are vital to keeping them safe. Especially when they contain small objects, chemicals, or breakable items.
Cover those Corners!
When our littles start to be more mobile, tumbles are inevitable. We want to be sure they don’t hit or land on sharp corners. Be sure to note any lower tables, fireplaces or even certain door frames that could cause potential injuries. Plastic and foam protectors are great resources.
Here are our staple child proofing supplies.
You can find our child proof shopping list here on Amazon.
Location: Baby’s Room
Safety plugs in all outlets
Tie up cords to blinds
Mount dressers
Mount bookcases
Mount nightstands
Mount armoires
Mount mirrors
Cover cords for cameras
Cover cords for lamps, sound machines, etc.
Foam on dresser handles and other sharp corners
Place any cameras on a shelf up high
Top of door lock for sliding bifold doors
Location: Bathrooms
Safety plugs in all outlets
Tie up cords to blinds
Place any chemicals out of reach or lock in cabinet
Lock or door knob covers
Location: Kitchen
Safety plugs in all outlets
Tie up cords to blinds
Chemicals in a high or locked cabinets
Install lock on cabinets below the sink
Install lock on cabinets holding wine
Install lock on cabinets holding fine china or other breakables
Cover chords for cameras
Location: Living Room
Safety plugs in all outlets
Tie up cords to blinds
Cover cord for camera
Cover cord for lamps
Lock fireplace doors or gate off
Location: Office
Safety plugs in all outlets
Cover any cords
Lock or door knob covers
Location: Misc Bedrooms
Safety plugs in all outlets
Mount TVs
Mount dressers
Cover cords
Lock for closets
Tie up cords to blinds
Lock or door knob cover
Location: Throughout the Home
Door knob covers to rooms needing limited access
Safety plugs in all outlets
Guns/weapons securely locked up
Door sensors/locks above doors to outdoor access especially if you have a pool or water outside your home
Remove any heavy objects from high surfaces
Tie up cords to blinds
Top of door lock for bifold sliding doors
Little humans taking some tumbles and falls are inevitable. But having some precautions in place, can help soften those falls. Luckily, for them they have you to wipe all the tears and give all the cuddles. Between this little cheat sheet and our amazon list at your disposal, you’re well on your way to making your home that much more safe.
