Babyproofing

A curious toddler and a stove within reach is a real burn risk. Here’s what stove knob covers actually do, and the rest of a safe kitchen setup.

Furniture and TV tip-overs are a leading cause of preventable injury and death for young children. Here’s what the CPSC recommends to anchor them safely.

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.

Electrical outlets are one of the first things most parents childproof. Here’s what the CPSC recommends looking for in outlet covers and plates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A room-by-room walkthrough for babyproofing a full house: stair gates, furniture and TV anchoring, outlet covers, cabinet locks, and a final eye-level safety check.