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š¼ Baby-Proofing Your New Home: The Ultimate Room-by-Room Safety Checklist
š Welcome Home, Baby⦠Now Letās Make It Safe
Moving into a new home is excitingābut if thereās a baby in the mix, safety needs to be high on the list. Creating a child-safe environment isnāt just about baby gates and outlet coversāitās about peace of mind.
This toddler home safety checklist will walk you room by room, pointing out the top baby safety products, childproofing tips, and must-do upgrades to protect your little explorer.
š§¼ General Home Safety Tips
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ā Sliding outlet covers beat the old-school plastic plugsāand eliminate choking hazards.
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ā Anchor all large furniture and TVs to the wall to prevent tip-overs.
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ā Use cordless baby monitors, or tightly secure cords away from the crib.
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ā Install baby safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs.
For a full printable checklist, check out Lucieās Listās Baby Proofing Guide.
š³ Childproofing the Kitchen
Kitchens are ground zero for toddler mischief.
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š Add stove knob covers and keep knives, cleaners, and breakables behind cabinet locks.
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š¦ Move small appliances away from the edges of counters.
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š Unplug unused appliancesābonus points for storing cords out of reach.
Need a detailed kitchen game plan? Childrenās Hospital Colorado has excellent tips.
šæ Bathroom Baby-Proofing Tips
Bathrooms may be small, but theyāre packed with safety hazards.
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š Use non-slip mats in and out of the tub.
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š½ Install a toilet lock to prevent both pinched fingers and unfortunate ādiscoveries.ā
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š§“ Keep all toiletries, meds, and cleaners in child-locked cabinets.
For more guidance, check out Pampersā Baby Proofing Tips.
š¤ Safe and Sound in the Nursery
Your nursery should feel cozyābut it must be safe for baby too.
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š Crib slats should be no more than 2 3/8ā apart.
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š§ø Keep the crib clearāno bumpers, pillows, or stuffed animals for now.
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š§· Secure changing tables and dressers to the wall.
More nursery tips? What to Expect offers a great babyproofing breakdown.
š Living Room + Pet Zones
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š Bundle and secure all electrical cords.
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šŖ Cover sharp furniture corners.
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š¶ If youāve got pets, pick up their food and water bowls after mealsāpet food is a choking hazard for toddlers.
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šŗ Mount your flat-screen to the wallādonāt leave it balanced on a TV stand.
Need a visual guide? The Bumpās Baby Proofing Checklist is a lifesaver.
š Final Thoughts
Thereās no such thing as a perfectly baby-proof homeābut a little prep goes a long way. From childproofing productsto preschool safety activities, setting up your space early lets you focus more on enjoying your new homeāand less on emergency band-aids.
And if you’re still looking for that perfect “safe-for-baby” house in Central Florida, you know who to call. š
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