Once my babies were mobile, I started to childproof the whole house. Now that I have two kids, safety is a significant priority. There are so many ways they can get hurt around the house, especially without the proper products to secure each room. As a parent, I never leave my kids unattended. I always have a monitor on them if I have to use the restroom or bring them in the same room with me if I need to take a shower or fold laundry. A child can get hurt in a matter of seconds.
So, where do you start to childproof your home? First, create a checklist of what you have in mind to secure. The best way to childproof your house is to go into each room and get down on the floor on their level to see what your baby can get hurt. Below is a list of places I suggest you should childproof. I broke down the checklist for each room. To make childproofing easier for you, I liked my favorite products after testing out a lot of them. I recommend childproofing once your child starts to roll around.
I would love to hear your favorite childproofing products by leaving a comment below.
CHECKLIST
LIVING ROOM AND BEDROOMS
- Outlet covers
- Fasten furniture to the wall
- Invest in a babygate
- Baby-proof fireplace with a baby gate
- Fence off stairs and steps
- Baby-proof tv
- Soften soft corners
- Hide exposed wires
- Doorknob covers
- Lock sliding doors