The Best Baby Proofing Products

Having your first baby is exciting but can also be overwhelming. Amid the cuddles and coos, lies the daunting responsibility of keeping her safe at all times. While it̵7;s impossible to watch your baby 24 hours a day, safety products for your home can help you keep her out of harm̵7;s way as she grows and moves around on her own.

  1. Newborn Safety

    • Although newborns don̵7;t move around very much at first, they can propel themselves a few inches within a very short time. Buy a bumper bad for your baby's crib made from breathable material, such as mesh, to reduce risk of suffocation. Also use a baby monitor when your baby is asleep or in his crib.

    General Household Safety

    • Cover outlets with safety covers to prevent your baby from poking curious fingers or items into electrical plugs. Also secure tall furniture with anti-tip straps, and apply edge and corner cushions to sharp furniture edges. Use baby gates with child-proof latches to prevent him from climbing up or down stairs.

    Kitchen and Bathroom Safety

    • Never leave your baby unattended during bath time.

      Two of the most important rooms to baby-proof are your bathroom and kitchen. Bathroom safety products include bath-spout covers, slip-proof mats, medicine chest locks and toilet lid locks. Make your kitchen safe by installing cabinet, drawer and refrigerator locks as well as stove corner guards and knob covers.

    Outdoor Safety

    • Decks, patios and pools pose outdoor dangers for babies. Install deck netting to keep your baby from slipping through patio slats and install a baby gate at the top of deck stairs. If you have a pool, equip it with a pool alarm and secure child-proof safety latches to doors or gates leading to the pool area.

    Fireplace Safety

    • Install hearth pads to protect baby from sharp edges if he happens to fall, as well and a hearth gate to keep him from getting close to heat and flames.

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