Child Safety Locks to Babyproof Your Home

Babyproofing your home creates a safe environment for your baby. For new parents, babyproofing can be particularly challenging so we broke it down for you.. Below are some essential child-safety locks worth adding to your baby registry or home-proofing checklist. Each option solves a common household safety risk with easy-to-use, popular, and effective hardware. Childproof locks have consistently proven effective in reducing preventable injuries and household accidents in early childhood (Phelan et al., 2011). In this study, parents reported their babyproofing techniques around the house such as installing stair gates, cabinet locks, and smoke detectors around the home reduced medical injuries by up to 70%. 

Baby-Proof Your Toilet Seats

Toilet seats can be a nightmare for curious toddlers; they can be one of the most overlooked hazards in the home when childproofing your home. Toddlers are naturally drawn to water, and an open toilet lid can pose a drowning risk or expose them to harmful bacteria.

Why you need it:

• Prevents accidental drowning or injury

• Keeps toys, bottles, and household items out of the bowl

• Reduces unsanitary contact

Choose a toilet lock that’s easy for adults to release but secure enough that toddlers can’t pry open.

Refrigerator Locks for Kitchen Accidents

The EUDEMON French Refrigerator Lock is a strong, toddler-proof solution for both side-by-side refrigerator doors and freezers. If your child is entering the stage where they love to open and shut everything, this will save you from spills, melting food, and dangerous items being accessed.

Why parents love it:

• Specifically designed for French-style refrigerators

• Strong adhesive and durable construction

• Prevents children from accessing food, medication, or frozen items

Avoid common kitchen accidents with

Lock Your Home French Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are notoriously difficult to baby-proof because most traditional locks don’t work on them. The Alise Latch Gate is one of the few secure options that fits cleanly on sliding French doors, preventing little hands from opening doors to balconies, backyards, or stairwells.

Key benefits:

• Works specifically for sliding French doors

• Discreet design that blends with home décor

• Helps prevent access to outdoor hazards or staircases

If you live in an apartment, condo, or home with sliding balcony doors, this lock is a must-have.

Ensure Home Security Door Reinforcement

The GreatTalent Door Reinforcement Lock is stronger than a standard child lock and offers both household safety and additional security. While its primary purpose is reinforcing exterior doors, it has become popular with parents who need a dependable way to keep toddlers from opening front doors or wandering outside.

Why this style is effective:

• Extremely difficult for a child to disengage

• Withstands high force and adds real home-security benefits

• Ideal for front doors, garage entry doors, and back doors

This is especially useful for escape-artist toddlers who have figured out standard doorknobs and deadbolts.

Get a Stair Gate/Lock

Stairs- a dreaded hazard for parents and toddlers. A stair gate for toddlers should be tall enough, strong enough to resist heavy weights, and adjustable when not in use. For top of stair use, it is crucial to ensure proper installation. To ensure quality of design, consider using certified stair gates. Look for specific certification logos like JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) on the product packaging to ensure third-party certification. Some brands with these product certifications are Toddleroo and Cardinal Gates.

Need More Advice for Babyproofing your Home?

Babyproofing isn’t the only thing to consider for your house when planning for a baby. Look for comprehensive baby/parenting stores such as the MissPoppins store with products verified by parents and childcare professionals. 

If you are considered with proper installation of these child safety locks, we always recommend speaking to an experienced parent coach.

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