Baby Proof Windows
Window falls send thousands of children to the ER every year and can happen quickly and quietly. Here’s what the CPSC recommends to prevent them.
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Outlet Covers & Electrical Safety
Electrical outlets are one of the first things most parents childproof. Here’s what the CPSC recommends looking for in outlet covers and plates.
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Baby Proof Cabinets & Drawers
Cabinets and drawers hide some of the most dangerous things in your house — cleaning products, sharp tools, and small objects — here’s how to lock them down.
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How to Baby Proof a Fireplace
Fireplaces, especially glass-fronted gas models, are a burn hazard that’s easy to underestimate because they don’t look hot. Here’s how to babyproof one.
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Baby Gate Installation Guide
Already have a gate or picked one out? Here’s how to install it correctly so it actually does its job when your baby leans, pushes, or climbs on it.
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How to Baby Proof Stairs
Stairs are one of the biggest fall hazards in a home with a mobile baby. Here’s how to assess your stairs and choose and install gates that actually hold.
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Babyproofing Basics
Babyproofing means adjusting your home so a mobile baby or toddler can explore it with less risk of injury — usually a mix of physical barriers and supervision habits.
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Bassinet Sleep Safety
A bassinet is one of the most common first sleep spaces for a newborn, with a few safety considerations that are specific to bassinets rather than cribs.
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Baby Swaddling Safety
Swaddling can help some babies settle and sleep, but it needs to be done in a hip-healthy way and stopped at the right time — here’s how.
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Safe Baby Sleep Temperature
Overheating is a recognized risk factor in unsafe sleep. Rather than one fixed “perfect” temperature, here’s what the AAP recommends for dressing your baby and reading the room.