10 Tips for Baby Proofing Your Home

1. Lock up every potentially harmful substance such as medicines and cleaning products.

2. Don’t leave small items on low tables or in low cupboards.

3. Use outlet covers that have a latch and are not easily removed.

4. Bolt all of your heavy furniture to the wall to prevent it from tipping. Also, push items like television sets as far back from the edge as possible.

5. Keep all of your drawers closed and also close your dishwasher and stove.

6. Cover all sharp corners with bumpers.

7. Install safety gates on stairs.

8. Keep all of your window blinds short.

9. Install window guards and window stops.

10. Look at your home from your baby’s point of view and determine what items need to be moved to other locations to keep them out of his or her grasp.