When your child starts crawling, suddenly you see death traps and sharp edges everywhere. Literally, just when you have a handle on new parenting, the crawling phase slaps you in the face!
By 9 months most babies will be creeping and crawling, but by 6 months they’re likely already rocking back and forth on their hands and knees, and that’s when childproofing needs to be fully implemented.
All baby proofing items serve a purpose, but they don’t all serve a purpose for everyone. There are dozens upon dozens of items that can potentially be useful, but there’s no need to drive oneself crazy with excessive childproofing – it will only become a burden when we really want to be streamlining things as parents.
Think about your home and lifestyle and shop accordingly. To get things started we’ve rounded up baby-proofing products that will prove essential for most households.
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These Are The Baby Proofing Must-Haves
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Geddy's Mom Watch Your Mouth
Our homes have countless USB chargers laying around and when a USB charger is not connected to a device, the charger’s free metal tip can release a current to an unintended source. In fact, every year more than 200 children under 5 are rushed to the ER with electrocution burns from playing with the free end of USB chargers. That's where this safety product to protect against USB chargers comes in.
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Qdos Adhesive Fridge/Freezer Lock
Keep your baby from opening your fridge/freezer with this lock for double-door refrigerators.
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Qdos Adhesive Double Door Lock
Easily keep cabinet doors closed with this door lock.
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Qdos Finger Slam Guards
Protect those little hands with these strong shock absorbing slam guards.
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Qdos StayPut Corner Protectors
Corner protectors that actually stick!
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Qdos Adhesive Flexible Multi-Lock
Tough for kids, easy for adults, use this multi-lock on cabinets, furniture, toilets or appliances.
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Qdos Adhesive Stove Guard
If you don't have an induction stove, this is an essential.
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Qdos Crystal Designer Baby Gate, Pressure Mount
A baby gate will prove essential for almost all homes, we love the stylish look of this one.
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Qdos 2 in 1 Anti-Tip TV Straps
This anti-tip product for your TV is easy and quick to install - no screws needed.
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Jool Baby Magnetic Cabinet Locks Multi Pack
If you have a lot of cabinets to secure, this is a handy multi-pack.
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Jool Electrical Outlet Cover
Securely encase your wires while they are plugged in to avoid dangerous tampering by your little ones with this outlet cover.