Every mama and papa deserves peace of mind — especially at home and on vacation! That’s why we are here to help you out with the best baby proofing products we know, love, and can’t love without. So, once you’ve reviewed your pediatrician’s baby proofing checklist, take a look at these recommendations to complete your perfect baby safe and peaceful parent shopping list. Ready? Let’s dive into our top picks for the best baby proofing products to have in your home.
Best General Baby Proofing Kit for at Home
If you’re looking to bundle so you can get a whole lot of protection in one package, we recommend the Inaya Complete Child Proofing Kit. As your little one gets older, start supplementing with the Safety 1st Pre-cruiser Ready Set so you’re prepared for when they start to get adventurous. But that’s not all you’ll need. We also recommend getting Safety 1st’s stove knob covers. Hold up! Before calling it complete, be sure that you have checked with your pediatrician or another trusted specialist to see what other baby proofing products you might need for your unique home and your baby’s needs.
Totally Secure Windows and Doors
When you’ve got a little escape artist on your hands, there’s a whole lot of bases to cover. Specifically, doors and windows. But different windows (and window covers) need different solutions. So, here are a few of our favorites: Window Warden for double-hung and sliding windows or doors, Guardian Angel Window Guards for double-hung, sliding, or crank windows, and Dream Baby Cord Wraps for securing blind cords. For doors, keep kiddos in or out with Doorwing’s Portable Door Lock & Pinch Guard. We love this because it keeps fingers safe, locks and unlocks from both sides, is damage free, and is portable so you can take it with you to visit the grandparents or on vacation!
Escape-Free Baby Gate
If you have stairs or arches around your home that aren't protected by a door, a gate is an absolute baby proofing essential. Your little Houdini will be baffled by the chic options from Summer Infant. Our fave is the Multi-Use Extra Tall Gate which can be pressure or hardware mounted so you can fit the product to your needs. It can stay open if you push it more than 90° and it has an auto close for when it is opened less than 90°. It’s the perfect fit for in between rooms or at the top or bottom of the stairs. If you’re looking to keep your little one in instead, we love the HARPPA Baby Gate Playpen Fence. Place all their safe toys in this nice, big playpen and let them have fun while you stay worry free!
Best for Hands Free Parenting
So you love the gate and playpen idea but want to take it on the go? We got you! Whether they are sleeping, playing, or you simply need a safe place to keep them safe, we are obsessed with the Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib. It is super compact and lightweight so you can take it with you just about anywhere. From home office to living room, or from the hotel to a nearby beach or park. It folds right up into a backpack so it's ready when you are and always there when you need it. For a safe sleeping and easy changing option, we love the Nuna sena aire + changer. It’s a 3-in-1 bassinet, charger, and playpen, because you can truly have it all.
Must-Have Nutrition Monitor
The best baby proofing isn’t just about bumps and bruises around the house. It’s also about safe nutrition too! That is why the Veba Baby Smart Bottle Monitor is an absolute MUST in our book! This powerhouse device automatically adjusts your baby’s milk or formula expiration based on time, temperature, and the number of feedings. You’ll be able to get freshness insights with just a quick shake of the bottle or all of the information you need in the Veba Baby app. Even if you have one, we recommend getting as many Vebas as you need for each caregiver or even each bottle! So, if you don’t already have one, run, don't walk to put this device in your household and start baby (and parent) proofing your little one’s nutrition today.
At Veba Baby, our mission is to help you keep your baby as safe and healthy as possible! As the inventor of the world’s only smart baby bottle monitor using CDC and WHO guidelines to track the freshness of breast milk and formula in real time, we are here to ensure you also get the peace of mind you deserve. We hope this list of the best baby proofing essentials helps you feel confident about your baby’s safety in the home and out of it too! For more parenting tips and advice, stay tuned to our blog, The Sip!
