13 Best Baby Proofing Products With Pictures For First Time Parents

Recently, I have a friend who is giving birth to her first baby asking me how does she make her house safe for a newborn. I did give her some tips on what I have done in the past but feel that I should write a post to benefit everyone here as well. For your convenience, I have compiled a checklist of best baby proofing products which can help to solve this worry especially for first-time parents.

Best Baby Proofing Products List

Here are the best baby proofing products for different rooms in your house.

1. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters – BESTTEN 15-Amp GFCI Outlets
2. Child Proof Door Locks – Safety 1st Adhesive Magnetic Child Safety Lock System
3. Baby Safety Locks for Toilet Lid – Jessa Leona Baby Safety Locks
4. Non Skid Bathtub Mat – Rubbermaid Commercial Safti-Grip Bath Mat
5. Non Slip Bath Mat – HEBE Extra Long Bath Rug Runner for Bathroom
6.  Bottle Steamer Sterilizer – Wabi Baby Electric Steam Sterilizer and Dryer
7. Kitchen Cabinet Safety Latches – The Good Stuff Cabinet Locks Child Safety Latches
8. Fire extinguisher – H3R Performance HG100C HalGuard Chrome Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher
9. Padded corner guards – Roving Cove Baby Proofing Edge and Corner Guards
10. Baby Proof Furniture Straps – Bebe Earth – Furniture and TV Anti-Tip Straps
11. Baby Fence – North States 3-in-1 Wood Superyard
12. Safety Baby Gate – Regalo Easy Step Extra Tall Walk Thru Baby Gate
13. Swimming pool child safety gates – D&D Technologies MagnaLatch Alert Alarmed Pool & Child Safety Gate Lock & Latch

Baby Proofing in your Home checklist: Room by Room

Even though there is a list of baby proofing products in the market, you may not need all of them as your house needs may be different from others. Using the checklists provided below, I would recommend you to take a tour of your home and survey each room.

You will need to take note of potential hazards and think of ways to make the environment safer for your baby. It is never too early to install safety equipment or reorganize your gear before your newborn is out.

The more you do now, the less you have to worry when your baby is more active and mobile. You may it unnerving to consider all the potential dangers in your own home. However, this information is meant to inform you, not to scare or intimidate you. The more educated you are, the more effective you get to prevent accidents and injuries.

Bathroom

• Protect all electrical outlets with ground fault circuit interrupters
• Store electric items such as curling irons and hair dryers away from areas accessible to your baby
• Store medicines, vitamins, cosmetics, cleaners and toiletries well out of reach – preferably in a childproof or locked cabinet
• Put safety latches on bathroom cabinets
• Set your hot water heater at 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) to prevent burns
• Empty your bathtub of any water when it’s not being used to prevent accidental drowning.
• Close the toilet lid or use a protector to keep it locked.
• Use nonskid mats in the tub and on the floor
• Keep the bathroom door closed at all times

Kitchen

• Do not cook while you are carrying your infant
• Avoid carrying hot liquids or food near your baby
• Do not microwave baby bottles. The microwave heats liquids unevenly and the hot spots can cause burns to your little one. Instead, use bottle steamer sterilizer which is safer and faster.
• Store all cleaning supplies out of reach or in a cabinet with safety latch
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby but out of reach of your baby
• Turn your pot or pan handle inward when cooking so your baby cannot reach them

Living Room

• Cover sharp corners of your furniture
• Keep household plants out of reach
• Make sure bookshelves, furniture and television sets are secured and cannot tip over and fall onto your baby
• Position the cords from blinds, drapes and shades far out of reach from your baby
• Remove heavy objects or breakables from lower shelves
• Install a baby barricade if you have a fireplace in your living room

Outdoors

• Check for and clear overhangs of all icicles
• Keep stairs and walkways clear of debris, including snow, wet leaves and ice
• Set up a baby barricade at stairs to prevent baby to climb or fall down from it
• Repair any chips or cracks in walkways and stairs
• If you have a pool, childproof the area with a self-closing or self-latching fence. Many even come with alarms when unlatched
• Be cautious if you have pets and always supervise your baby while in the presence of any animal.

Best Baby Proofing Products with Pictures

Bathroom

1) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

If you will like to DIY yourself, you can check out here on how to do it. If you are uncomfortable with electrical circuits, it will be advisable to hire a professional to do it for you.

2) Child Proof Door Locks

Get one that can be installed discreetly from your baby and only unlockable by you. Avoid the cheaper versions in the market where your baby can learn how to unlock themselves when they start to get active and mobile.

3) Baby Safety Locks For Toilet Lid

Fix on all the toilet bowl lids in your house to prevent baby from falling in heads first.

4) Non Skid Bathtub Mat

Get one with good suction and with a textured surface to reduce slipping.

5) Non Slip Bath Mat

Choose one that is able to cover frequently used areas in your bathroom. It should be also easily washable and preferably looks nice with your decor on top of the non slip function.

Kitchen

6) Bottle Steamer Sterilizer

There are many choices in the market. However, it is recommended to go for reputable brands as there more trustable in terms of quality and performance. For convenience and time saver, go for one that is able to sterilize and dry your bottles. 

7) Kitchen Cabinet Safety Latches

Avoid using cheap imitations that do not use 3M adhesives to ensure extra safety. Check if they include extra safety features liked extra strength springs. You can test a few brands to ensure that it works well for your kitchen cabinet. This one had worked well for me in the past.

8) Fire Extinguisher

It is good to keep one in your kitchen in case of emergency. If you want to avoid damage to property when using one, go for liquefied gas which is also able to extinguish hard to reach fires. Fire extinguisher for home use should be preferably light, compact and easy to use.

Living Room

9) Padded Corner Guards

For padded corner guards, look for those with high density which helps to cushion most of the impact. Do also check what are the raw materials used to make the product. It should be preferably with no BPA, no phthalates, no heavy metals, no latex, no SCCPs and also flame resistant.

10) Baby Proof Furniture Straps

Get one that is easy to install, easily adjustable, tested and certified safe. Good baby proof furniture straps should be able to use for multiple furniture like your bookshelves and television sets.

11)  Baby Fence

For flexibility, you can choose those multi-function gates in the market. It can act as a barricade for your fireplace or use as a portable playpen to hold your mobile baby. Check out also the best wagon in the market for your baby

Outdoors

12)  Safety Baby Gate

Secure all entrances for all staircases in the house with a tall safety baby gate. Choose one that is able to auto close to avoid accidents when anyone forgot to close the gate. Do measure your opening to ensure proper fit before buying one. This model is recommended by mummies in forums. You can check it out here.

13) Swimming pool Child Safety Gates

If you have a pool, this will be essential to install for your pool gate. No more worries of babies drowning in pool accidentally by having an audible alarm that sounds if a gate is opened or left unlatched. Get one that mounts out of children reach and also made of long lasting materials to withstand effects of time and weather.

To Round up Best Baby Proofing Products

Hope the above information will be very useful to you to baby proof your house as a first time parents. You may or may not need all of the products mentioned above but it is recommended to get those you need before the newborn is out.

This will ensure that you have one less thing to worry about when the little one is home. You may also like to find out the best baby bath products essentials for first time parents. How do you baby proof your house? Drop a comment below.