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Childproofing Your Home

Description: Ensure your home is safe for children by mitigating risks and securing hazards.

Frequency: Annually or as your child's abilities change.

Time to Complete: 1-2 days

Complexity: Average

Tools Needed

Products Needed

• Corner protectors
• Safety gates
• Non-slip pads for rugs
• Electrical outlet covers
• Window guards
• Lockable storage for chemicals and medicines
• Cord wraps for blinds and curtains
• Furniture and TV straps
• Toilet locks

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Install safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs.

• Secure furniture and TVs to the wall to prevent tipping.

• Cover electrical outlets with safety plugs or covers.

• Store household chemicals and medicines out of reach or in locked cabinets.

• Install window guards or stops to prevent falls.

• Use corner protectors on furniture with sharp edges.

• Secure cords on blinds and curtains out of reach.

• Adjust the hot water heater to prevent scalding (below 120°F).

• Install toilet locks to prevent drowning hazards.

• Secure area rugs with non-slip pads to prevent slipping.