Moms provide 20 tips for baby proofing a home to keep babies safe as they become more mobile. The tips include clearing surfaces at baby's level, installing locks on cabinets and doors, using covers on outlets and doorknob to prevent access, removing choking hazards like rubber door stoppers, and using gates, guards, and covers to protect from falls, injuries and unsafe objects. Thorough and ongoing baby proofing of the entire home is important for safety as babies explore their surroundings.

1. Moms’ 20 Best Baby proofing Tips
It’s amazing what a newly (or not so newly) mobile baby can get into around your
house. Keep your baby safe. Find out what baby proofing tips moms on the December
2000 Playgroup message board wouldn’t do without.
1. Take a new look at your house from your baby’s level.
2. Clear all surfaces at or below your chest.
3. Install rubber stoppers for the top of doors, so they only close a bit and baby’s little
fingers won’t get pinched.
4. Use plug covers that look like an outlet, but have to be twisted to work.
5. Keep your purse out of reach.
6. Install magnetic cabinet and drawer locks, which are trickier for little ones to learn
to open.
7. Use a mesh gate because baby is less likely to get hurt and it works well for large
doorways.
8. Doorknob covers stop your toddler from being able to open the door and run out.
9. Remove rubber tips from door stoppers. It doesn’t cost a thing and is a common
cause of choking.
10. Use slip-proof mats underneath throw rugs and door mats.
11. Install a deadbolt or chain at the top of exterior doors, so your toddler doesn’t open
the door and run out.
12. Use a toilet lid lock. Enough said!
13. Drape a cloth diapers over the door top to keep baby from getting hurt, shutting
the door.
14. Install cover guards for sharp table corners.
15. Use a TV guard to stop TV play. It covers all the controls.

2. 16. Learn which plants are safe, and which aren’t.
17. Visually inspect the floor for small objects every time you enter a room.
18. Cover tub faucet with soft-inflated cover to protect baby’s head in the bath.
19. Remember, if they aren’t meant to have it, they’ll want it, so move it!
20. And, on a less serious note: Eat all the chocolate that comes into the house. It’s not
good for your baby’s health.