Baby-Proofing Your Home: Room-by-Room Checklist

Once your baby starts crawling, baby-proofing becomes essential. Here’s our comprehensive room-by-room guide to keep your little explorer safe.

Living Room

✓ Cover electrical outlets
✓ Secure TV and furniture to walls
✓ Remove or secure loose cords
✓ Add corner guards to sharp furniture edges
✓ Keep small objects out of reach
✓ Install fireplace guard if applicable

Kitchen

✓ Install cabinet locks (especially cleaning products)
✓ Use stove knob covers
✓ Keep hot items away from counter edges
✓ Lock away sharp objects
✓ Remove tablecloths (babies can pull them)
✓ Install trash can lock

Bathroom

✓ Lower water heater temperature to max 49°C
✓ Install toilet lock
✓ Keep medications in locked cabinet
✓ Use non-slip bath mat
✓ Never leave water in bathtub
✓ Keep hair dryers unplugged and stored

Bedroom

✓ Ensure crib meets safety standards
✓ Remove pillows and loose blankets from crib
✓ Secure window blind cords
✓ Install window guards if above ground floor
✓ Keep furniture away from windows

Stairs

✓ Install safety gates at top AND bottom
✓ Ensure balusters are no more than 10cm apart
✓ Keep stairs clear of objects

General

✓ Install smoke and CO detectors
✓ Keep emergency numbers visible
✓ Learn infant CPR
✓ Create a safe play area

Baby-proofing is an ongoing process. Re-assess every few months as your baby develops new skills!