My child knows not to.......
I hear this statement often, followed by different things. These are the most common. - go near the pool - climb on the furniture - go...
Grandma doesn't know everything
One of the biggest challenges I face as a childproofer is speaking about child safety with grandparents. Most grandparents think that...
Dangerous Railings
One often overlooked aspect of childproofing is balcony, staircase and deck railing with spacing between the spindles over 3". This...
Childproofing your pool
The most important thing you can do to protect your child from the dangers of drowning in your pool is to have a pool safety fence...
Furniture anchoring
Furniture anchoring has been a big topic in the news lately, specifically with a recent recall of IKEA furniture. It is vitally important...
I always watch my baby
This statement is the one I hear most often from new parents when discussing the need to childproof. When I first became a parent, I had...
Cabinet Locks
Because cabinets and drawers are constructed differently, I often have to use multiple types of cabinet and drawer latches in the same...
Baby monitor safety
One of the most common things I see during Home Safety Evaluations is a baby monitor placed or mounted too close to the crib. Monitors...