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What you will need to childproof depends on the child and his environment. Let’s take a walk through some of the most common areas.

Living Room
First, look around at the items on your child’s eye-level. Outlets and electrical cords are interesting to little, wet hands. Hide and cover them as much as possible. Then look at the furniture. Do any tables have sharp corners? Are there any bookcases or other unstable pieces that needs attached to the wall to avoid toppling over? Do you have a fireplace or other heat source that requires a boundary?

Kitchen
You likely have a cabinet under the sink with cleaning products. Cabinet and drawer locks are a necessity. Save a few locks for the bathroom as well. Is your child tall enough to reach the stove controls?

Bathroom
A doorknob cover may be the best solution for this room. Move all beauty products such as shampoo, shaving cream, and makeup to a locked drawer or cabinet. A toilet lock and faucet guard for the tub may also be useful.

Most importantly, keep your child occupied and put him in a safe place such as a crib, highchair, or playpen if you are distracted.The information party rocks on: Ensuring safety at home for kids