Baby-Proofing the Living Room in One Weekend

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Most household injuries to babies happen in the living room, where sharp corners, cords, and heavy objects sit at exactly the wrong height. A focused weekend of baby-proofing removes the biggest risks.

Work through the room by hazard.

  • Anchor tall furniture to the wall to stop tipping
  • Cover sharp corners and electrical outlets
  • Move cords, remotes, and small objects out of reach
  • Block stairs and secure window blind cords

Get down on your hands and knees and see the room like a crawler does. The hazards you spot at eye level are the ones that actually matter.

Seeing the room from a crawler’s eye level reveals the hazards that adult eyes skip over. That one exercise is more effective than any checklist at finding what actually needs fixing.