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Non-electrical Baby-proofing Checklist
- Check the crib. Make sure it meets today’s safety standards.
- Install window guards but remember they do not substitute parental supervision.
- Attach safety latches and locks for toilets, cabinets or drawers.
- Cut blind cords or use safety tassels and inner cord stops to ensure children don’t get entangled.
- Put up safety gates in front of any stairs in the house.
- Install corner and edge guards. These will prevent injuries from falls.
- Use doorstops and door holders. Keep small fingers from getting crushed or pinched.
- Make a kid-free zone. Keep kids away from grilling areas, or any structure that might contain tools, lawnmowers, etc.