Baby Proofing Products

You might consider your home to be a safe haven for your baby, one in which you can protect your family and your children from harm. However, your home may be more dangerous than you think. According to BabyCenter, children between one and four years of age are more likely to die from accidents at home than from a stranger. Take proper precautions and carefully baby proof your home to reduce the likelihood of an accident occurring.

  1. Gates

    • Purchase a gate that has vertical slats instead of the accordion design. Check the box to make sure it has a seal from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Make sure you have a gate installed at the top and bottom of stairs to prevent your baby from accidentally falling. If you have rooms that your baby is not allowed to access or are not completely baby-proofed, install a gate in the doorway. Gates with screws are more secure and safer than those that are pressure-mounted.

    Covers

    • You will need covers for all electrical outlets and cushioned protectors for sharp table corners or edges. Cover your electrical equipment such as stereos, televisions and media players. Cover the control knobs on the stove if they are within your baby's reach. Install a cover over the faucet in the bathtub to protect your child if he bumps his head, and over doorknobs to prevent your baby from entering rooms that might not be safe.

    Latches

    • Install latches on drawers and cabinet doors to prevent your baby from getting into silverware, dishes and other kitchenware that might harm her. Purchase a latch for the refrigerator and place it high enough on the door so your baby can't reach it. Latch the toilet seat cover down so that your baby cannot crawl into it and accidentally drown. Garbage bags or bins are easily accessible to your baby and might prove to be a temptation. Be extremely careful about what you throw in the trash, and keep it latched closed when not in use.

    Locks &Bolts

    • Move all hazardous cleaning chemicals, alcohol and medicines to a high, locked cabinet. Remember to keep the door to the garage locked, as other hazardous items such as paints, antifreeze, fertilizer or gasoline might harm your baby. Babies tend to use furniture to pull themselves up, so bolt all heavy furniture to the wall to avoid its toppling over on your child. If you have an open bookcase, put heavier items on the lower shelves and small items on the top shelves so that if your baby bumps it, the risk of injury is reduced because the furniture isn't so top-heavy.

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