{"id":16569,"date":"2025-09-06T14:20:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T14:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=16569"},"modified":"2025-09-06T14:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T14:20:49","slug":"how-to-babyproof-your-home-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=16569","title":{"rendered":"How to Babyproof Your Home (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"lead-in-text-callout\">As a new<\/span> parent myself, I can tell you unequivocally that when babies become mobile, the world becomes their playground. Coffee tables become climbing gyms, cabinets become treasure troves, and phone chargers become rope toys. Babyproofing your home isn\u2019t about bubble-wrapping your life; it\u2019s about thinking like a young mind and getting one step ahead of curiosity. We\u2019re here to help: This guide will help you spot hidden dangers, make smart fixes, and provide a safe space for little ones to explore without hazards around every corner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Need a childproofing professional to help with the job? The <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/iafcs.org\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/iafcs.org\/&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/iafcs.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for Child Safety has a database<\/a> to find one close to you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">For recommendations on our favorite baby gear, check out our guides to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-stroller-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Strollers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-travel-stroller\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Travel Strollers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-baby-monitors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Baby Monitors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/breast-pump-buying-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Breast Pumps<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-baby-carriers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Baby Carriers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"TableOfContentWrapper-jDOHAN fhKwHR table-of-content\">\n<div data=\"[object Object]\" class=\"AccordionWrapper-hsYVHT bgMFty\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemWrapper-eWlGuu eNwKZf\">\n<div class=\"AccordionContainer-foSklP iRHdCZ\">\n<div data-testid=\"accordion-item-container\" class=\"AccordionItemContainer-ywYcO eQgPvY\">\n<p>Jump to Section<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"BaseButton-lbLhfD ButtonWrapper-igqDZ gTIqfM hKIiJv button button--utility AccordionItemContainerButton-eSsfaw cSYOvq\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;Button&quot;}\" data-testid=\"Button\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"ButtonLabel-cyWivE hvohFn button__label\">AccordionItemContainerButton<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"paywall\">Before Baby Is Born<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Whether you\u2019re expecting or your baby is still firmly in the potato stage, it\u2019s best to start babyproofing sooner rather than later. Baby and toddler safety expert Holly Choi\u2014whose business, <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/safebeginnings.ca\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/safebeginnings.ca\/&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/safebeginnings.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Safe Beginnings<\/a>, offers CPR courses, safety consultations, and more\u2014warns that little ones often advance faster than you think. \u201cSome kids can go from zero to 100 in a week,\u201d she says. \u201cThey\u2019re constantly practicing in their crib. Half the time we don\u2019t even see it, and then suddenly, they\u2019re in everything.\u201d Think of babyproofing less as a weekend project and more as an ongoing lifestyle shift.<\/p>\n<div style=\"outline:none\" id=\"check-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p>Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr hdztbW responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cGZhnX jwYQWO AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"TestSilence button on a household carbon monoxide alarm detector.\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3d287ad9a3a23f09565\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/GettyImages-1768174814.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3d287ad9a3a23f09565\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/GettyImages-1768174814.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3d287ad9a3a23f09565\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/GettyImages-1768174814.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3d287ad9a3a23f09565\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/GettyImages-1768174814.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3d287ad9a3a23f09565\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/GettyImages-1768174814.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3d287ad9a3a23f09565\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/GettyImages-1768174814.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3d287ad9a3a23f09565\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/GettyImages-1768174814.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3d287ad9a3a23f09565\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/GettyImages-1768174814.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionText-brNLzD deqABF imSbFE hMBSFK caption__text\">Test\/Silence button on a household carbon monoxide alarm detector.<\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF kpqIso kpuElq caption__credit\">Photograph: Kenneth Cheung\/Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors should be installed on every floor of your home, especially in or near sleeping areas. Test them monthly by pressing the built-in test button (usually in the center or on the side), and replace the batteries once a year, or right away if you hear that low-battery chirp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-home-contains-lead-based-paint\" target=\"_blank\">US Environmental Protection Agency estimates<\/a> that 87 percent of homes built before 1940 have some lead-based paint, which can be a serious risk to children and pregnant women. 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data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68b8784615ac58fc5e866f0e\/4:3\/w_748%2Cc_limit\/imgi_424_OriginalMattressPINK3000x3000_10.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68b8784615ac58fc5e866f0e\/4:3\/w_120,c_limit\/imgi_424_OriginalMattressPINK3000x3000_10.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68b8784615ac58fc5e866f0e\/4:3\/w_240,c_limit\/imgi_424_OriginalMattressPINK3000x3000_10.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68b8784615ac58fc5e866f0e\/4:3\/w_320,c_limit\/imgi_424_OriginalMattressPINK3000x3000_10.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68b8784615ac58fc5e866f0e\/4:3\/w_640,c_limit\/imgi_424_OriginalMattressPINK3000x3000_10.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Courtesy of Newton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\">A safe sleep starts with the right mattress. A newborn mattress should be firm with no give, and it must fit snugly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-bassinets\/\" target=\"_blank\">in its bassinet<\/a> or crib with no gaps around the edges. (Fellow WIRED parenting writer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/author\/nena-farrell\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nena Farrell<\/a> loved the one above for her son.) Stick to a fitted sheet designed for a mattress that size, and skip extra add-ons like pillows, blankets, and stuffies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/the-best-rugs-for-living-like-a-grown-up\/\" target=\"_blank\">cozy as rugs are<\/a>, they can be a tripping hazard, which is the last thing you want when you\u2019re carrying a newborn in your arms. Use nonslip pads beneath your rugs or double-sided rug tape to keep them in place, and avoid small rugs altogether in high-traffic areas. Also clear the premises of other obstacles like loose toys or cords that could catch your foot mid-step, especially on the stairs. &#8220;One in four babies injured on the stairs were being carried by an adult,\u201d Choi says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Introducing a baby into a home where pets rule can be stressful for everyone involved, so establishing routines with them early will help make things smoother for the whole family. Before Baby arrives, work on basic obedience with your pets. Teach dogs to sit and stay, and make sure they know the off-limit areas in the house. Help cats get comfortable with baby gates and closed doors.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr hdztbW responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cGZhnX jwYQWO AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"First aid CPR training with an infant mannequin\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc589ff2a7fa5b9005940\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/GettyImages-2157089872.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc589ff2a7fa5b9005940\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/GettyImages-2157089872.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc589ff2a7fa5b9005940\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/GettyImages-2157089872.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc589ff2a7fa5b9005940\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/GettyImages-2157089872.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc589ff2a7fa5b9005940\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/GettyImages-2157089872.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc589ff2a7fa5b9005940\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/GettyImages-2157089872.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc589ff2a7fa5b9005940\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/GettyImages-2157089872.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc589ff2a7fa5b9005940\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/GettyImages-2157089872.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionText-brNLzD deqABF imSbFE hMBSFK caption__text\">First aid, CPR training with an infant mannequin<\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF kpqIso kpuElq caption__credit\">Photograph: Virojt Changyencham\/Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Not a traditional babyproofing checklist item, per se, but unthinkable accidents happen no matter how prepped your home may be. Check your local hospital or the Red Cross for courses (they even offer them online) to prep you before baby arrives.<\/p>\n<p><h2 class=\"paywall\">How to Babyproof Your Home&#8217;s Interior<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Babies are naturally curious. We\u2019ll break down the practical steps to make your space safer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">&#8220;If you are going to do one thing, period, I want it to be anchoring your furniture,\u201d Choi says. \u201cTip-over injuries are so fast, and furniture is probably the largest hazard we all have in our home. You&#8217;re really lucky if you get a second chance with tip-over injuries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">It takes surprisingly little force to tip over even heavy pieces of furniture, and the risks are serious. Use wall anchors to secure anything in your home that could topple over, especially tall, narrow pieces and in areas where your baby is the most mobile. Mounting furniture takes minutes, and most kits come with the basic hardware you need. And don&#8217;t forget about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-tvs\/\" target=\"_blank\">TVs<\/a>, which should be mounted to the wall or secured with anti-tip straps.<\/p>\n<div style=\"outline:none\" id=\"cover-outlets-and-hide-cords\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p>Cover Outlets and Hide Cords<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Eye-level cords and outlets are particularly inviting for babies to poke and prod. Snap-in or slide-in outlet safety covers keep tiny fingers and toys blocked from danger.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Hide or secure cords from electronics like lamps and chargers\u2014they can be pulled, chewed on, tripped over, and dangling wires can be an opportunity to pull and bring heavy electronics down with it. 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(WIRED reviewer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/author\/nena-farrell\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nena Farrell<\/a> recommends the one above.) For the top of stairs, a hardware-mounted gate is best, because they\u2019re sturdier and can\u2019t be pushed loose. &#8220;If a child throws themselves against a pressure-mounted gate, they will go down the stairs with the gate,\u201d Choi says. \u201cAnd the mechanism of injury of going down the stairs with the gate versus just going down the stairs is significantly worse.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Doorways and hallways can use pressure-mounted options. Make sure that the gates are tall enough that your baby, a future toddler, won\u2019t be able to climb over them and that latches are secure and childproof.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Coffee tables, TV stands, and low bookshelves often have sharp edges right at a baby\u2019s head height. Corner guards soften the impact if your little one bumps into a corner. They come in a variety of shades and styles to blend in with furniture\u2014just be sure they\u2019re gripped nice and tight, since babies can be surprisingly good at peeling things loose.<\/p>\n<div style=\"outline:none\" id=\"keep-medications-and-cleaning-supplies-out-of-reach\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p>Keep Medications and Cleaning Supplies Out of Reach<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\">If you have a young one, you know that they <em>love<\/em> sticking things in their mouths, and every pill and spray can look like a toy. Medications, vitamins, and cleaning supplies should be locked up high and out of sight, and ideally in cabinets with childproof latches. This rule also goes for any \u201cnatural\u201d or herbal products, which can still be toxic in large doses.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr hdztbW responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cGZhnX jwYQWO AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Close up on child proof cabinet latch and knob on far right\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3f8c37bf462349ef8e5\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/GettyImages-157328409.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3f8c37bf462349ef8e5\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/GettyImages-157328409.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3f8c37bf462349ef8e5\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/GettyImages-157328409.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3f8c37bf462349ef8e5\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/GettyImages-157328409.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3f8c37bf462349ef8e5\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/GettyImages-157328409.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3f8c37bf462349ef8e5\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/GettyImages-157328409.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3f8c37bf462349ef8e5\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/GettyImages-157328409.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68bbc3f8c37bf462349ef8e5\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/GettyImages-157328409.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionText-brNLzD deqABF imSbFE hMBSFK caption__text\">Close up on child proof cabinet latch and knob on far right<\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF kpqIso kpuElq caption__credit\">Photograph: tiburonstudios\/Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">No matter what, you\u2019re bound to have child-level cabinets that\u2019ll have hazardous materials in them. Installing childproof locks on cabinets helps keep little hands away from toxic cleaners, medications, and dangerous and sharp kitchen cabinets. &#8220;We&#8217;re not locking things down because we&#8217;re going to not supervise our kids,\u201d Choi says. \u201cWe&#8217;re locking things down since we&#8217;re just buying ourselves time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a new parent myself, I can tell you unequivocally that when babies become mobile, the world becomes their playground. Coffee tables become climbing gyms, cabinets become treasure troves, and phone chargers become rope toys. 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