How to Babyproof When Your Kid Gets Into Everything
February 14, 2026•2 min read•By LushLife Team
(Room-by-Room Checklist That Actually Works)
Your baby just started crawling and suddenly every drawer is a treasure chest and every outlet looks like a snack.
You’re one second away from disaster.
Here’s the exact room-by-room plan parents used to survive the “gets into everything” phase — no overkill, just the stuff that actually stops ER trips.
The Non-Negotiables (Do These First Week of Crawling)
- Outlet covers (the sliding ones — babies rip plug-ins out)
- Cabinet locks (magnetic — invisible and impossible to defeat)
- Corner guards on coffee tables
- TV + bookshelf anchored (furniture tip-overs kill more kids than people realize)
- Gates at stairs (top and bottom)
- Cord shorteners or wind-ups for blinds
Quick science: Furniture and TV tip-overs send a child to the ER every 30 minutes in the US — anchoring prevents 100 % of those accidents.
(Source: CPSC Anchor It Campaign)
“We thought our TV was heavy enough. Baby pulled it down at 11 months. Anchored everything the next day.”
— Dad in r/Parenting
Room-by-Room Checklist
Kitchen
- Stove knob covers + oven lock
- Fridge & dishwasher locks
- All cleaners/laundry pods up high and locked
Living Room
- Anchor TV + all furniture over 24 inches tall
- Cord shorteners for blinds
- Soft corner guards
Bathroom
- Toilet lock (they love splashing)
- All meds/vitamins in locked box up high
- Non-slip mat in tub
Bedroom
- Crib clear (no pillows/blankets until 12 months)
- Dresser anchored + drawer locks
- Window guards or stops (windows open <4 inches)
Gear That Made a Difference for Parents
- Jool Baby magnetic locks “Invisible and baby can’t figure them out.”
- Safety 1st oven knob covers “Stopped the ‘turn all burners on’ game.”
- Qdos furniture anti-tip kit “Comes with everything — anchored 7 pieces in one afternoon.”
Your Babyproofing Checklist
- Anchor all furniture/TV
- Outlet covers + cord shorteners
- Magnetic cabinet locks
- Gates at stairs
- Toilet + stove locks
- All poisons/meds locked high
You’ve got this.
One lock, one anchor, one safe explorer at a time. ❤️
