As parents, ensuring the safety of our little ones is always a top priority. When you have twins, that priority is doubled, and so is the need for a thorough baby-proofing plan. As a mom of two sets of twins, I've spent countless hours researching and implementing the best baby proofing practices to keep my babies safe and sound. In this post, I'll share with you the essential baby proofing products and tips that have been invaluable in creating a safe environment for my little ones. Whether you're a parent of multiples or a parent-to-be preparing for the arrival of twins, this guide will help you navigate the world of baby proofing with confidence.
It goes without explanation why one would need outlet plugs around the house. We have these in every outlet in every room on our main floor. We have yet to have any kids figure out how to remove our pull these out. However, it seems that anytime I pull one out to charge my phone or plug something in, I lose it and need to replace it. This is why I always have extras in a drawer whenever I need them.
These are my favorite cabinet latches. I have tried a couple different kinds and these have been the easiest to install and use on a daily basis. The ones I have used in the past were hard to operate and broke easily. These are spring loaded which makes it easy to push down when trying to open a door. They are made with heavy sturdy plastic so are difficult to break. They are pretty easy to remove and it don't damage my cabinets or leave any residue behind. I have these on my bottom kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets and cabinets for our built in bookshelves.
Anything that has the potential to tip or fall over should be anchored to the wall. This is to protect your children from furniture potentially falling on them. I have used only these wall anchors in our house and have loved them. They are super simple to install and have a minimalistic appearance. I have used this on our toy shelf and china cabinet on our main floor along with dressers in bedrooms. They are also easily to detach if you would like to move the furniture for cleaning.
We had a friend give us a baby gate that is very similar to this one. It is a tension baby gate that we have at the top of our stairs in our two story foyer. Again, I love this gate because I do not need to drill holes into our banister. Something that I wanted to avoid if at all possible. The tension on the gate is extremely strong and we have yet to have one of our kids knock it loose. Ours also has extension panels that allow for us to adjust to size to best fit the space.
This gate is by far my favorite baby proofing item. It is extremely sturdy and versatile. I have it at the bottom of our stairs in our two story foyer. I could not find a tension gate wide enough for the bottom of our steps so had to think a little more creatively. I was able to bungee cord it to the rails so that it cannot be pulled away from the staircase. I was adamant about finding a gate where I did not need to drill holes in to our wood railing. I can also detach the gate and use it as a play pen. It can be moved and manipulated to gate almost any space. My mom also has one at her house for the top of her stairs and brings it with her to places that she anticipates aren't baby proofed.
I mainly use the corner protectors on our air return vents along our baseboards. Our kids are constantly rolling on the floor and falling over. It would be extremely easy for them to fall down and knock their head on the sharp corner. I have not them on tables or shelves but could be used there as well. These can be placed anywhere where you feel they could hit a sharp corner.
We have a two story foyer in our house. I had nightmares that I would have my back turned helping one twin and the other would be crawling through the banister. It literally made me break into a cold sweat. I did some research and found these banister guards on Amazon. I now have these up on our second floor and between our kitchen and sunken living room. They are extremely easy to instal and require a little time and some zip ties. It has significantly decreased my anxiety when my kids are around the banister.
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