Baby-Proofing Checklist
Room-by-room safety for crawling and toddling.
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Anchor & block
Anchor dressers, shelves, and TVs to the wall
Install safety gates at stairs
Pad sharp furniture corners and edges
Secure hazards
Cover unused electrical outlets
Secure or cut blind cords (strangulation risk)
Latch cabinets with chemicals, meds, and sharp items
Remove choking hazards and button batteries from reach
Rooms & water
Use stove knob covers; turn pot handles inward
Lock the toilet; never leave water unattended
Set the water heater to a safe temperature
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I baby-proof my house?
- Anchor furniture and TVs, gate stairs, cover outlets, secure blind cords, latch hazardous cabinets, remove choking hazards, and make the kitchen and bathroom safe.
- When should I baby-proof?
- Before your baby becomes mobile — around crawling and pulling-up age. Do a room-by-room pass at a baby's eye level, and re-check as they grow and climb.
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