Baby Proofing Your Home
Checking your home for possible dangers is very important for keeping your baby safe. Below are a few tips for each room in your house that will help prevent your baby from discovering any hidden dangers in your home. Please know that many of the safety latches and locks mentioned below can be found at your local baby retail store. For more information, please call 1-800-251-BABY (2229).
Every Room:
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Put locks or safety latches on all kid-level cabinets and doors |
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Cover sharp corners of tables and furniture with protective cushioning |
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Put safety covers on electrical outlets throughout your house |
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Keep wires and cords (such as cords from your blinds) stored up high |
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Install smoke detectors outside bedrooms and in the kitchen |
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Store sharp objects in a high place or keep locked in a drawer |
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Store cleaning products in a high place and in their original containers |
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Keep all medicine in child-proof containers and out of your baby’s reach |
Nursery/Bedroom:
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Never borrow or buy a used crib that is not safety proof |
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Keep crib away from the window, shelves, or wall decorations |
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Once your baby can stand in the crib, put the crib mattress at the lowest point |
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Fix the wall if the paint is peeling off |
Kitchen:
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Put locks or safety latches on the refrigerator or oven |
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Cover stove knobs with safety guards so your baby can’t turn them on |
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Use the back burners of the stove and keep the handles of pots and pans out of your baby’s reach |
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Store knives and other kitchen utensils in a high place or locked away |
Bathroom:
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Unplug hair dryers and other electrical items and store in a high place |
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Put a bathroom mat on the bottom of the tub |
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Use a rubber-backed bath mat if the bathroom is not carpeted |
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Use a toilet lid safety lock to keep the toilet lid down |
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