Babyproofing your home gives your baby a safe place to play and explore and helps prevent injuries.
Preventable injuries are a leading killer of children. Many of these injuries, such as choking, drowning, falls, poisonings, and burns, occur at home.
One of the best ways to help prevent injuries to your baby is to childproof your home. You can inspect your home room by room, identify hazards, and then purchase and install products yourself.
As soon as you find out you’re pregnant, let the childproofing begin because
babies are curious, and once they get moved around, they can find themselves in harm's way very quickly. That's why it's important to babyproof your home - before your little one is crawling.
Baby proofing will help make your home safer and is an ongoing process. Supervising your baby is the best way to prevent injuries.
Start childproofing in the areas where your baby will spend the most time. For most families, that’s where the child sleeps.
Milestones like crawling or walking aren’t just moments to celebrate, they’re also signs that it’s time for another round of baby-proofing.