You may be surprised how fast your baby can crawl. As soon as they learn, they will speedily scoot over to anything within reach. When preparing your home for a baby, start low and make your way up, looking for anything your baby may touch that is hot, cold, sharp, or slippery. An electrician can help you determine potential electrical dangers as well. Here are a few tips to get started.  

How to Babyproof Your House

1. Lay Down Non-Slip Pads

With one wobbly step on a slippery rug, your child can fall and hurt themselves. Prevent as many falls as you can by laying down gripped mats under your rugs and have confidence that your baby will crawl or walk without sliding.

2. Install Outlet Covers

You usually can find outlets at the bottom of your walls, eye level with your little one. Babies love to explore, but touching these outlets can be extremely dangerous. Insert covers over all outlets to protect your babies from electrical harm.

3. Neutralize All Angles

Cover your coffee tables corners with safety padding or bumpers. That way, your child will not hit their head or harm themselves on sharp angles.

4. Latch all Drawers and Cupboards

When babies learn to open doors, they will likely want to explore the contents behind each one. However, some cabinets contain dangerous kitchen appliances and cleaning supplies. Prevent them from accessing these dangers by installing baby proof latches. You can easily open the cabinet or drawer by pushing the latch in, but your baby doesn’t have that dexterity, so they’ll remain safe.

5. Unplug unused appliances

Store hairdryers, curling irons, and other electric appliances after use. Otherwise, your child may try to pull on the cords, causing the equipment to fall or burn them. Also, try to keep furnaces, radiators, and other HVAC equipment out of reach and sight so that they do not accidentally touch anything hot. Call an electrician if you need help protecting your baby from these appliances.

For more advice on protecting your home from an electrical standpoint, call A-Lectric Service Co. in Meridian, MS. This company offers a wide array of electrical services for homeowners and businesses, from whole-home wiring to lighting services. It employs a skilled team of electricians who can help you find the most efficient and cost-effective solutions and provide quick electrical repairs or installations. Visit the company’s website to learn more about their work. To request a service, call (601) 482-4776.