Babies Safety Babyproofing 13 Babyproofing Products to Prepare Your Home for a Newborn Experts recommend childproofing your home at least three months before your due date—and again when your little one starts crawling. Our round-up of the best babyproofing products can make the process easier. Check out our top picks for babyproof outlets, light switches, cabinets, drawers, door locks, and more. By Nicole Harris Published on November 5, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Getty Images 01 of 13 Babyproof Carpeting Courtesy of Ruggable.com. Courtesy of Ruggable.com Buy on Ruggable.com Hardwood or tile floors can be tough on little knees. This abstract slate blue rug is a stylish way to provide some cushioning during the crawling stage. As a bonus, the rug cover can be detached and washed, which keeps things sanitary for your infant's developing immune system. Choose from nine different sizes on ruggable.com. Price at time of publication: $219 for 5'x7' 02 of 13 Toilet Lock Courtesy of Buy Buy Baby. Courtesy of Buy Buy Baby Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Newegg.com Don't forget to babyproof the bathroom! The Mommy's Helper Toilet Seat Lid-Lok keeps your child's hands—and their clog-causing toys—out of the dirty toilet. It attaches to your bowl easily, and adults can open it with one hand. Price at time of publication: $8 03 of 13 Locked Food Canisters Courtesy of Bed Bed & Beyond. Courtesy of Bed Bed & Beyond Buy on Amazon Buy on Oxo Buy on Walmart With these airtight food canisters, parents can safely keep their favorite snacks on the counter. The set comes with three jars in different sizes (1.9 quarts, 3 quarts, and 4.5 quarts), and they open with a pop-up button mechanism. 04 of 13 Water Thermometer Courtesy of Buy Buy Baby. Courtesy of Buy Buy Baby Buy on Amazon Buy on Babylist.com Buy on Walmart Bath water that's too hot can scald your baby's delicate skin, while water that's too cold can compromise their immune system. Enter the Dreambaby Room and Bath Thermometer. The yellow duck gives a color-coded temperature reading (red means too hot and green means too cold), so parents can adjust bath water accordingly. Price at time of publication: $15 05 of 13 Babyproofing Corner Guards Courtesy of Amazon. Courtesy of Amazon Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Clumsy babies can run into sharp corners of counters, tables, and chairs—ouch! These transparent corner guards lessen the blow of the collision, preventing boo-boos without damaging furniture. Price at time of publication: $14 06 of 13 Furniture Wall Anchors Courtesy of Amazon. Courtesy of Amazon Buy on Amazon Once your child starts walking and crawling, they'll explore every corner of your home. Keep your curious tot safe with these non-slip adjustable safety straps. They anchor your furniture to the wall, where they can withstand 300 pounds of force. Use the straps on your bookshelves, tables, couches, chairs, dressers, and more! Price at time of publication: $13 07 of 13 Childproof Light Switch SnapPower SafeLight Outlet Cover. SnapPower SafeLight Outlet Cover Buy on Amazon Buy on Best Buy This best babyproofing product does double duty: protects against electrical hazards and transforms an outlet into a nightlight. It features an easy-to-install design, adjustable LED brightness, and a sliding outlet cover that closes immediately after removing a power cord. Price at time of publication: $21 08 of 13 Magnetic Lock System for Babyproof Cabinets Courtesy of Amazon. Courtesy of Amazon Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Home Depot Your cookware cabinet and cleaning supply cupboard can be dangerous for children. That's why adhesive locks, which keep the doors securely closed, are babyproofing lifesavers. This easy-to-install option operates with a magnetic key and includes a template for installation. Price at time of publication: $27 for 4 Locks 09 of 13 Magnetic Safety Locks for Babyproof Drawers Courtesy of Amazon. Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Safeguard your silverware drawer with magnetic locks, like these ones made with 3M adhesive tape. The set comes with 12 locks to keep children out of hazardous drawers and cabinets. As another benefit, there's no drilling or screwing required for installation. Price at time of publication: $13 for 12 Pack 10 of 13 Babyproof Door Knob Cover Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Kohls.com Yes, parents should even safeguard doors! These babyproof door handles make certain rooms off-limits to children, thanks to a tamper-resistant locking feature. They're ideal for blocking basements, garages, kitchens, and other dangerous areas of the house. 11 of 13 Door Lock and Pinch Guard Courtesy of Amazon. Courtesy of Amazon Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Not only does this product restrict access to certain rooms, it also works as a pinch guard to protect delicate hands. You won't need tape or tools to install the lock, which keeps doors in a partially cracked position (hello, fresh air!) Price at time of publication: $15 12 of 13 Babyproof Stair Gate Courtesy of Amazon. Buy on Amazon Buy on Chewy Buy on Target To babyproof stairs, look no further than the Regalo Easy-Step Walk-Through Gate. The steel gate stands at 30 inches high, and it fits openings between 29-34 inches and 35-38.5 inches wide. Set it up in doorways or hallways when your little one starts traveling on their own. Price at time of publication: $45 13 of 13 Fireplace Gate Courtesy of Amazon. Courtesy of Amazon Buy on Amazon You might love snuggling by the hearth, but open flames increase the risk of fire-related accidents. Keep your child safe with this babyproof fireplace fence, which relies on wall-mounted hardware and a heavy-duty tubular steel frame for maximum safety. The gate also works nicely around the stove or grill. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit