DIY Baby Safety Corner Guard

Close to 9 million children are taken to the emergency room each year due to injuries, and more than 9,000 die from injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A simple way for parents to keep their babies safe at home is to do some basic childproofing. Protect your babies by installing padding on all corners of every piece of furniture in your home

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Bumpers

Instructions

  1. Expandable Edge Bumpers

    • 1

      Measure your table, then purchase an expandable, elastic edge bumper that fits snugly around your table top to protect your children from the sharp edges as well as the corners.

    • 2

      Stretch the table bumper all the way around your table, starting at one corner and working your way around.

    • 3

      Ensure that the elastic bumper is securely covering all edges and corners.

    Foam Corner Covers

    • 4

      Shop for a set of foam edge bumpers for your tables.

    • 5

      Remove the adhesive strip from the back of an edge bumper.

    • 6

      Slide one edge bumper over a corner of your table, then press down to secure it to the table. Repeat the process with the other corners.

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