Child Safety - Childproofing Your Home

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Child Safety

Childproofing your home can be a daunting task. Today there are tools and tips that can childproof any room in your home easily and cost effectively.

Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet easy for you to use. It's important to follow installation instructions carefully.

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Latches and Locks 

Use Safety Latches and Locks for cabinets and drawers in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and other areas to help prevent poisonings and other injuries. Safety latches and locks on cabinets and drawers can help prevent children from gaining access to medicines and household cleaners, as well as knives and other sharp objects.

Look for safety latches and locks that you can easily install and use, but are sturdy enough to withstand pulls and tugs from children.

KidCo Swivel Cabinet & Drawer Lock 4ea

These handy locks keep your cabinets and drawers securely shut for your peace of mind. Very Easy To Operate and Install

Amazon Price: $7.76 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Sliding Cabinet Lock by KidCo Colors: Charcoal

It slides easily onto most knobs and handles, keeping your baby from hazards and breakables, and slides off just as effortlessly when you need access to cleaning supplies, the trash can, etc.

Amazon Price: $9.71 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

KIDCO CHARCOAL ON/OFF APPLIANCE LOCK

Peel, position, and press. This appliance lock couldn't be easier to install. Simply peel the backing from two adhesive strips, adhere to the latch and catch, position on your appliance, and press.

Amazon Price: $7.75 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Lazy Susan Cabinet Lock (1/pk)

The Lazy Susan Cabinet Locks is a great way to secure your revolving cabinets! This Lazy Susan Cabinet Lock helps keep children out of corner cabinets without handles. Child-resistant dual-press release Easy for adults to use and install Ideal for Lazy Susan-style cabinets

Amazon Price: $5.85 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Safety Gates 

Use Safety Gates to help prevent falls down stairs and to keep children away from dangerous areas. Safety gates can help keep children away from stairs or rooms that have hazards in them. Look for safety gates that children cannot dislodge easily, but that adults can open and close without difficulty. For the top of stairs, gates that screw to the wall are more secure than "pressure gates."

New safety gates that meet safety standards display a certification seal from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). If you have an older safety gate, be sure it doesn't have "V" shapes that are large enough for a child's head and neck to fit into.

KidCo Angle-Mount Safeway Gate Black

Adults should have no problem opening this strong tubular steel safety gate with one hand, but little ones can push and push and it won't budge. It mounts directly to wood frame doorways or wood banisters and is very secure.

Amazon Price: $89.98 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

The First Years Hands Free Gate

esigned to be an obstacle to your baby but not to you, this safety gate opens with a push of your foot and knee, leaving one hand free to carry whatever you need to.

Amazon Price: $51.38 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Kidco Wood Center Gateway Pressure Gate Model G35

This pressure-mounted safety gate is just as secure as the permanent models (which typically screw into the walls or woodwork.

Amazon Price: $109.95 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Deck Shield Netting, Black, 15 Feet x 35 Inches

This 15' roll of strong netting can be used to line outdoor railings on decks, fences, and balconies, blocking off hazardous openings. It includes all the hardware needed for easy installation.

Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

KidCo Configure Gate 24" Extension

With interlocking sections that can be connected at virtually any angle, this customizable gate system lets you create a safe barrier in an irregular area of your home.

Amazon Price: $54.28 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Corner Edging 

Use Corner and Edge Bumpers to help prevent injuries from falls against sharp edges of furniture and fireplaces. Corner and edge bumpers can be used with furniture and fireplace hearths to help prevent injuries from falls or to soften falls against sharp or rough edges.

Be sure to look for bumpers that stay securely on furniture or hearth edges.

Kidkusion Toddler Corner Kushions Off White - 4 Pack

Protect your child from bumps and bruises with these soft foam corner cushions. Use them on furniture, countertops, decks -- even play forts and the sandbox.

Amazon Price: $12.98 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Lipper Bedtime Stories Lap Tray

Protect your child from bumps and bruises indoors and out with this soft foam cushion for corners and edges. Use it on furniture, countertops, decks --

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Soft Seat Hearth Pad Colors: Taupe

This kit contains all you need to childproof the dangerous edges of your fireplace hearth. It includes two corner pads, and a 90" padding strip that can be cut for a custom fit.

Amazon Price: $114.99 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Fireplace Bumper Pad

This kit contains all you need to childproof the dangerous edges of your fireplace hearth. It includes two corner pads, and a 90" padding strip that can be cut for a custom fit.

Amazon Price: $79.95 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Kid Kusion Table Kusion

Protect your child from bumps and bruises indoors and out with this soft foam wrap around cushion.

Amazon Price: $31.11 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Knob Covers 

Use Knob Covers and Door Locks to help prevent children from entering rooms and other areas with possible dangers. Door knob covers and door locks can help keep children away from places with hazards, including swimming pools.

Be sure the door knob cover is sturdy enough not to break, but allows a door to be opened quickly by an adult in case of emergency. By restricting access to potentially hazardous rooms in the home, door knob covers could help prevent many kinds of injuries.

KidCo Lever Lock for Decorative Lever Door Handles 1ea

Children love to wander. Let them safely roam about your home with the Kidco Door Lever Lock. This lock is a brilliant way to prevent your child from accidentally getting outside. It locks on one side of the door allowing access from the other side so you can easily enter your home. It then automatically resets after every use.

Amazon Price: $12.28 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Door Knob Lock - 2 Pack

Prevent your child from entering or exiting off-limit areas in the home with these doorknob locks. The covers are simple to install, snapping tightly over most standard doorknobs.

Amazon Price: $6.00 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Oversize Stove Knob Covers for Child Safety

All parents know the fear of their toddler turning on a stove burner when no one's looking. These plastic covers fit over stove knobs to prevent your child from turning them on.

Amazon Price: $15.48 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Window Guards 

Use Window Guards and Safety Netting to help prevent falls from windows, balconies, decks, and landings. Window guards and safety netting for balconies and decks can help prevent serious falls.

Check these safety devices frequently to make sure they are secure and properly installed and maintained. There should be no more than four inches between the bars of the window guard. If you have window guards, be sure at least one window in each room can be easily used for escape in a fire. Window screens are not effective for preventing children from falling out of windows.

Super Stopper

How do you safety-proof open windows? By preventing inquisitive kids from raising them any higher! Just suction this patented window guard wherever you choose, and windows won't budge another inch.

Amazon Price: $12.40 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Window Wedge Window Stop

The Window Wedge acts as an adjustable Window Stop for Double Hung and Horizontal Sliding windows. Let's parents safely control the height that a window will open. The Window Wedge is made of a durable, impact resistant, plastic. It attaches easily to the window frame with an adhesive backed strip of Velcro Brand hook and loop material.

Amazon Price: $6.80 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Guardian Angel Window Guard, 23" to 35" wide

A must for multi-level homes. The safest window guard on the market! Others are permanently mounted, which could spell disaster in a fire. This one withstands 150 lbs. of pressure, yet removes easily with emergency release buttons.

Amazon Price: $58.99 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

GE 56789 SmartHome Wireless Window Alarm

Alarm sounds when window is opened. No wiring necessary. Easy to install120dB alarm Concealed ON/OFF switch for protection. Requires 4 LR44 batteries (Included)

Amazon Price: $7.58 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

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Outlet Covers 

Use Outlet Covers and Outlet Plates to help prevent electrocution. Outlet covers and outlet plates can help protect children from electrical shock and possible electrocution.

Be sure the outlet protectors cannot be easily removed by children and are large enough so that children cannot choke on them.

KidCo Universal Outlet Cover

This permanent cover screws over your existing outlet (no wiring necessary) and covers the outlet automatically every time you unplug an electrical cord.

Amazon Price: $12.81 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Safe Plate Standard - White

As soon as a plug is pulled from the socket, a sliding window on the protector automatically covers the exposed outlet. Adults can easily slide the window open again to plug something in, but it requires too much force for a small child to operate.

Amazon Price: $3.15 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Ultra Power Strip Cover

This plastic cover encloses the entire strip, blocking little hands and fingers from access. It expands to cover most standard household power strips with two to six outlets and is easy to install.

Amazon Price: $12.79 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Blind Cords 

Cut Window Blind Cords; use Safety Tassels and Inner Cord Stops to help prevent children from strangling in blind cord loops. Window blind cord safety tassels on miniblinds and tension devices on vertical blinds and drapery cords can help prevent deaths and injuries from strangulation in the loops of cords. Inner cord stops can help prevent strangulation in the inner cords of window blinds.

Retractable Blindwinder Blind Cord Shortener

Keep entangling window cords out of your child's reach with these easy-to-use cord winders. With a push of the button, the spring-tension design retracts or releases the cords automatically, just like a tape measure -- no manual winding required!

Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Furniture 

Stabilize furniture to prevent tipping over if climbed or pulled on.

Furniture Brackets

When your curious climber starts to explore, be one step ahead by ensuring that all furniture is secured to the wall. Simply attach one bracket to a wall stud, and the other to the back of the furniture.

Amazon Price: $5.08 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Hangman TK-400 Anti-Tip Kit, 400 Pound Falling Furniture Prevention Device

The Hangman Products Anti-Tip Kit helps prevent furniture from falling over. It is also excellent for safely securing file cabinets and full length mirrors to walls. It is made of steel and galvanized steel aircraft cable, is easy to install and is tamper resistant. All systems include all of the hardware required for installation. Holds up to 400lbs.

Amazon Price: $12.38 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Bathroom Safety 

Our bathrooms can be a dangerous place for inquiring minds of our children. These 5 star rated products can help you protect your children and keep them safe in the bathroom and make tub time fun time.

KidCo Bath Safety Rail

Tall ergonomic design with non-slip grip helps child get in and out of tub safely.

Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

KidCo Bath Spout Cover

KidCo has cleverly camouflaged this Bath Spout Cover so that it will not attract your child's attention. Easy, flexible installation. Allows adult access to shower pull. Fits most faucets. Available in Gray.

Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Mommy's Helper Toilet Seat Lid-Lok

The Lid-Lok keeps plumbing safe with no more toys to scoop out while also keeping curious children from getting into the wrong place. Quick and easy installation requires no tools, no adhesive tape, no glue and no need to remove the toliet seat to install or remove. The one hand release makes the Lid Lok easy for adults to open but difficult for a child.

Amazon Price: $7.03 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Vita Guard Medicine Safe

Accidental poisoning remains a leading cause of death for kids! Don't take chances--our discreet medicine safe keeps dangerous drugs locked away, with a smart, kid-proof locking mechanism

Amazon Price: $12.29 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Kids First Aid Kids 

Our children are so much more active than when we were kids. Baseball, Soccer, Dance and the list goes on. It is important that there is a first aid kit available at these extra activities your children are involved in.

Moms and Dads will appreciate the take along first aid kits. Keep one in the car for sports practices, keep one in the home and keep one at the grandparents home.

Medibag Kid Friendly First Aid Kit

This first-aid kit takes the scare out of everyday bumps and bruises. Kids love the crayon-shaped Band-Aids, the neon bandages, the stickers, and the kid-friendly doctor's bag. Parents appreciate the useful ointments, gauze pads, tapes, and first-aid flip chart to name but a few of the essentials in this kit.

Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Me4Kidz Medibuddy 4 Pack Set

The smaller version of the medibag

Amazon Price: (as of 07/05/2009) Buy Now

Cordless Phones 

Use a Cordless Phone to make it easier to continuously watch young children, especially when they're in bathtubs, swimming pools, or other potentially dangerous areas.

Cordless phones help you watch your child continuously, without leaving the vicinity to answer a phone call. Cordless phones are especially helpful when children are in or near water, whether it's the bathtub, the swimming pool, or the beach.

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Great lens! I wish I had found it when we were trying to safety proof our home. You had some things I didn't even think of!

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