Babyproofing Guidelines

Phase I: Crawling babies (6 months+)

• Install outlet and power strip covers

• Install baby gates to keep babies out of areas that are not completely baby-safe (kitchens, staircases, basements, etc)

• Install cabinet and drawer locks on cabinets with any dangerous chemicals or objects

• Prevent drowning by installing safety fences, locks, or other devices on any pools

  Approximately 800 children die every year from drowning. There is no way to 100% baby-proof a pool.

Phase II: Cruising and pulling up (9 months+)

• Prevent messes and contamination of those little hands by installing a toilet lock

  • You can also keep the bathroom door closed and locked from the outside with a hook and eye latch out of reach

• Keep bath time safe

  • Prevent burns by keeping bath water around 100 degrees (a little warmer than your body temperature)

  • Prevent falls by adding a non-slip bath mat to the tub

• Remove or tie up any cords for window blinds or drapes

• Lock your windows

• Secure all heavy furniture to the wall with anti-tip anchors or L-brackets

Phase III: Walkers (11 months+)

• Add doorknob covers and locks

• Install baby gates in front of fireplaces