The Ultimate
Baby-proofing Checklist
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Hallways + Stairs
Stairways look like an interesting challenge to an exploring child. But each day, around 8,000 children visit the emergency room after they’ve fallen.
- Top of Stairs Barriers
- Bottom of Stairs Barriers
Other:
- Teach your child how to safely use stairs
- Consider carpeting or non-slip mats
- Keep Stairways well-lit
- Make sure you have a handrail
Bathroom
For the first couple years, all your baby should be doing in the bathroom is taking baths. Although they don’t need to use the facilities like we do, bathrooms still hold plenty of appeal and dangers for babies. Drowning, burns and falls all happen in this room.
- Toilet Lid Guard
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Shower Door Lock or Latch
- Door Handle Guard
Other:
- Remove Toilet Cleaner
- Medicine
- Reduce Max water Heat
- Keep Soaps / Toothpaste out of Reach
- Water Safety
Bedroom / Nursery
But safety trumps appearance every time so make sure you’re spending as much time on making sure the room and its contents won’t hurt your child. Suffocation is the main risk in the nursery, especially at night.
But safety trumps appearance every time so make sure you’re spending as much time on making sure the room and its contents won’t hurt your child. Suffocation is the main risk in the nursery, especially at night.
- Bin Guard
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
- Shower Door Lock or Latch
- Door Handle Guard
- Black out Windows
- Anchor Furniture - Changing Table / Drawers
Other:
- Use Baby Monitor
- Be Wary of Secondhand Cribs
- Window Guard
- Keep Soaps / Cleaning products out of reach
Garage
The Garage is often overlooked. Although this area may not need to be ‘baby-proofed’ immediately. It’s a good idea to baby-proof it anyways or have a list ready for when the time comes as the child gets a little older.
- Gate / Barrier Area
- Door Handle Guard
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
Other:
- Reduce Max Water Heat
- Consider natural alternatives to chemical products
- Lock up Chemicals / Paint / Sprays etc.
- Make sure Garage Door Sensors Work
- Vehicle Safety
- Lock up Chemicals / Paint etc.
- Lock up Power Tools
- Lock up Broom / Shovels / Racks Etc.
- Falling Hazards
Kitchen
Families love to gather in the kitchen — it’s where we eat, talk about their day and laugh. But with a baby in the mix, it’s far more complicated than that. Babies face a lot of dangers in the kitchen, but the biggest one is generally burns.
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
- Fridge / Anchored down
- Oven Guard
- Kitchen Appliances
- Stove / Cook Top Guard
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Bin Guards
Other:
- Lock Medication / Multivitamins away
- Keep Cutlery / Dishes out of Reach
- Watch for any Dangling Cords
- Remove magnets from Fridge / Oven
- Consider natural alternatives to chemical products
Lounge Room
Living rooms have earned that name. These rooms get the most action in your house. Whether you’re sitting in there and talking to your family or quietly watching television, living rooms are busy places. Falls and falling objects, like televisions, are a big danger in the living room.
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
- TV / Cabinet Anchored down
- Coffee Table Sharp Corners / Edges Protector
- Fireplace Barrier
- TV / Lamp Cords Protector
- Power Outlets Protector
- Cabinets / Draws Lock or Latch
Other:
- Consider Carpeting
- Remove Plants / Ornaments or Loose Objects
- Window Lock or Latch
- Remove Temporary Appliances
- Consider Blinds / Cords Protector
Laundry
Helping with easy things like folding or movingclothes from the washer to the dryer is a good wayto introduce kids to the concept of family choresand teaches them valuable lessons about pitchingin. But there are hazards in the laundry room, andit’s a spot that’s often overlooked when it comes tokid-proofing and safety. Here are four ways to keepkids safe when you’re separating lights from darks.
- Door Handle Guard
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
Other:
- Reduce Max Water Heat
- Consider natural alternatives to chemical products
- Washer & Dryer Wall mounted / Secure
Backyard
Your backyard should be a source of relaxation, entertainment and beauty for your family; but every outdoor space has its dangers.
- Door Handle Guard
- Gates / Barriers
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
Other:
- Know your Plants
- Consider natural Pest Control Alternatives
- Know your Native Wildlife
- Shake out Shoes / Gloves before use
- Sun Safety
- Boundary / Perimeter / Fencing
- Store hoses out of the sun
- Use Sand in Fire Pits
Hallways + Stairs
Stairways look like an interesting challenge to an exploring child. But each day, around 8,000 children visit the emergency room after they’ve fallen.
- Top of Stairs Barriers
- Bottom of Stairs Barriers
Other:
- Teach your child how to safely use stairs
- Consider carpeting or non-slip mats
- Keep Stairways well-lit
- Make sure you have a handrail
Bathroom
For the first couple years, all your baby should be doing in the bathroom is taking baths. Although they don’t need to use the facilities like we do, bathrooms still hold plenty of appeal and dangers for babies. Drowning, burns and falls all happen in this room.
- Toilet Lid Guard
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Shower Door Lock or Latch
- Door Handle Guard
Other:
- Remove Toilet Cleaner
- Medicine
- Reduce Max water Heat
- Keep Soaps / Toothpaste out of Reach
- Water Safety
Bedroom / Nursery
But safety trumps appearance every time so make sure you’re spending as much time on making sure the room and its contents won’t hurt your child. Suffocation is the main risk in the nursery, especially at night.
But safety trumps appearance every time so make sure you’re spending as much time on making sure the room and its contents won’t hurt your child. Suffocation is the main risk in the nursery, especially at night.
- Bin Guard
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
- Shower Door Lock or Latch
- Door Handle Guard
- Black out Windows
- Anchor Furniture - Changing Table / Drawers
Other:
- Use Baby Monitor
- Be Wary of Secondhand Cribs
- Window Guard
- Keep Soaps / Cleaning products out of reach
Garage
The Garage is often overlooked. Although this area may not need to be ‘baby-proofed’ immediately. It’s a good idea to baby-proof it anyways or have a list ready for when the time comes as the child gets a little older.
- Gate / Barrier Area
- Door Handle Guard
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
Other:
- Reduce Max Water Heat
- Consider natural alternatives to chemical products
- Lock up Chemicals / Paint / Sprays etc.
- Make sure Garage Door Sensors Work
- Vehicle Safety
- Lock up Chemicals / Paint etc.
- Lock up Power Tools
- Lock up Broom / Shovels / Racks Etc.
- Falling Hazards
Kitchen
Families love to gather in the kitchen — it’s where we eat, talk about their day and laugh. But with a baby in the mix, it’s far more complicated than that. Babies face a lot of dangers in the kitchen, but the biggest one is generally burns.
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
- Fridge / Anchored down
- Oven Guard
- Kitchen Appliances
- Stove / Cook Top Guard
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Bin Guards
Other:
- Lock Medication / Multivitamins away
- Keep Cutlery / Dishes out of Reach
- Watch for any Dangling Cords
- Remove magnets from Fridge / Oven
- Consider natural alternatives to chemical products
Lounge Room
Living rooms have earned that name. These rooms get the most action in your house. Whether you’re sitting in there and talking to your family or quietly watching television, living rooms are busy places. Falls and falling objects, like televisions, are a big danger in the living room.
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
- TV / Cabinet Anchored down
- Coffee Table Sharp Corners / Edges Protector
- Fireplace Barrier
- TV / Lamp Cords Protector
- Power Outlets Protector
- Cabinets / Draws Lock or Latch
Other:
- Consider Carpeting
- Remove Plants / Ornaments or Loose Objects
- Window Lock or Latch
- Remove Temporary Appliances
- Consider Blinds / Cords Protector
Laundry
Helping with easy things like folding or movingclothes from the washer to the dryer is a good wayto introduce kids to the concept of family choresand teaches them valuable lessons about pitchingin. But there are hazards in the laundry room, andit’s a spot that’s often overlooked when it comes tokid-proofing and safety. Here are four ways to keepkids safe when you’re separating lights from darks.
- Door Handle Guard
- Power Outlets Protectors
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
Other:
- Reduce Max Water Heat
- Consider natural alternatives to chemical products
- Washer & Dryer Wall mounted / Secure
Backyard
Your backyard should be a source of relaxation, entertainment and beauty for your family; but every outdoor space has its dangers.
- Door Handle Guard
- Gates / Barriers
- Sharp Corners / Edges Protectors
- Sink / Mixers Guard
- Door / Cabinet Lock or Latch
Other:
- Know your Plants
- Consider natural Pest Control Alternatives
- Know your Native Wildlife
- Shake out Shoes / Gloves before use
- Sun Safety
- Boundary / Perimeter / Fencing
- Store hoses out of the sun
- Use Sand in Fire Pits
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