5 Easy Ways to Childproof Blind Cords & Windowcoverings in 2025
Installing cordless blinds is the best way to keep little ones safe and avoid blind cord safety worries. However, if you have blinds with cords…
Babyproofing & Beyond
The Best Flameless Candles of 2025 and Candle Safety Tips
Enjoy the ambiance and great scents that candles add to your home? You’re not alone. Candles are more popular than ever, but they pose some…
How to Babyproof Fireplaces and Hearths in 2025
A cozy hearth is a welcoming spot in any home, but the fireplace and hearth areas can pose serious safety concerns for little ones. Here…
Baby Gate Installation Kit Reviews & Where to Buy: Metal Stairway Railing Installation Kit by Cardinal
For informational purposes only. If you’re unsure of your skills installing baby gates or other childproofing items, hiring a licensed installer is the smart choice!…
Home Electrical Safety Tips: Simple Ways to Prevent Electric Shocks & Babyproof Your Outlets
Electricity is a vital part of everyday life, from lighting our homes to powering essential devices. However, it also comes with risks if not managed…
Keep Fright Night Fun With These 10 Halloween Safety Tips
Spooky decorations, creepy costumes, and candy-filled visions spur kids into a fun-filled frenzy on Halloween. But don’t let easily avoidable hidden dangers spoil the evening for your…
Family-Friendly Home Decor Ideas
Any parent knows that managing a home with busy kids – from toddlers to teens – can pose decorating challenges. But having children doesn’t mean…
Faves! Vintage-Look Toys for Playful Decor Style
Retro- and vintage-look toys are a great decorator trick for adding kid-friendly, whimsical charm to busy family spaces. These fun, stylized toys complement many looks…
Beyond Babyproofing: Shelf Safety & Stylish Options for Busy Family Homes
Shelves of every variety are a decorating and organizing staple that fulfill numerous roles throughout the home. Aside from how they look and how they’re…
Beyond Babyproofing: Surprise New Grandparents with a Baby-Ready Gift Basket
Give new grandparents the tools they need for keeping busy grandkids! New grandparents play a special role in the lives of children, but they sometimes…
Fave! Lead Test Kits Make it Easy to Prevent Lead Exposure
Lead-contaminated childrens’ products have topped the recent news stories… and for good reason. Lead exposure can have a very profound and long-term negative affect on childrens’ health. So lead exposure is, and should remain, a concern to parents.
Beyond Babyproofing: Easter Safety Tips
Spring is here and with it comes Easter – a great reason to fill homes with fresh colors and whimsical accents in anticipation of a…
Baby Gate Reviews: Stairway Banister Installation Kit How-to’s
A professional babyproofer gave us the inside scoop on how to turn Cardinal Gates’ No-Holes Banister Clamps into a versatile kit that lets you install…
Safety Checklist: Top Tips for Creating Family-Friendly Homes
Simple changes, from the arrangement of items in a room to choices in homewares, can make a big difference in a home’s safety, ease of care, and even parental sanity! The following tips can help you create a home that’s safe for small children… yet still welcoming to grown-ups.
Fave! TV Straps Protect Children From a Deadly Home Hazard
It’s a tragedy that’s surprisingly common. A child reaching for something as mundane as a juice box pulls a heavy television over, is caught underneath,…
It’s Fire Prevention Week – How to Keep Your Family Safe
Fire Prevention week is a great reminder to change the batteries in fire alarms and brush up on fire safety basics with the kids. In…
Video DIY: Sensible Scents – A Look at Kid Safe Air Fresheners for Busy Homes
What Mom doesn’t want a fresh-smelling house? If you’ve been down the air freshener aisle at the grocery store lately, you’ve seen that air fresheners…
School Days… Back-to-School Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Accidents and Injuries
Safety issues can easily take a backseat amid the rush to stock up on fresh school supplies and fall’s hottest elementary-school fashions. But you might be…
Make “Big” Kids’ Rooms Safer in 5 Easy Steps
As little ones grow out of toddlerhood it’s natural for parents to breathe easier when it comes to childproofing. Baby gates come down and cabinet…
Safe Holiday Home Decorating Ideas for Busy Families
Armed with a few safety precautions, decorating alternatives, and a dash of creativity, parents can create fun, worry and hazard-free holiday homes for all to enjoy.
Stay on Budget with a Babyproofing Plan
From diapers to formula, not to mention all the other “stuff,” parents can quickly find themselves spending a good amount of money on little ones’ needs. With a plan in-hand when you go shopping, you’ll avoid overspending on unnecessary items. Plus, you’ll have the right items and quantities on-hand when you begin to install, saving time and frustration.
Childproofing Checklist: Baby Safety Gates 101
Baby safety gates are effective barriers in many areas of the home and come in a variety of designs to meet different needs. Selecting the right gate for your space is key for both safety and livability – and it’s easy to do with a little pre-planning!
