Once baby starts crawling, you have about six weeks before they’re into every cabinet, outlet and corner in your house. Buy the kit, schedule a Saturday, work room by room. Picks below available on Amazon AU and Amazon US.
In this guide
- Our top picks at a glance
- What a real childproofing kit covers
- Safety 1st Essentials 70-Piece Childproofing Kit — Best Big Kit
- Munchkin XTRAGUARD Dual-Action Cabinet Lock — Best Cabinet
- Skyla Homes Magnetic Cabinet Lock Set — Best Magnetic
- Jambini Self-Closing Outlet Covers — Best Outlet Covers
- EUDEMON Premium Soft NBR Corner Guards — Best Corner Guards
- What we’d skip
Our top picks at a glance
| Pick | Best for | Rating | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Safety 1st Essentials 70-Piece Childproofing KitBest Big Kit | Whole-house in one box | ★ 4.7 | $ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
Munchkin XTRAGUARD Dual-Action Cabinet LockBest Cabinet | Knob-style cabinets | ★ 4.6 | $ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
Skyla Homes Magnetic Cabinet Lock SetBest Magnetic | Invisible cabinet lock | ★ 4.7 | $$ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
Jambini Self-Closing Outlet CoversBest Outlet Covers | Permanent outlet protection | ★ 4.7 | $ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
EUDEMON Premium Soft NBR Corner GuardsBest Corner Guards | Coffee table edges | ★ 4.7 | $ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
What a real childproofing kit covers
- Cabinet/drawer latches — magnetic invisible (no drilling) or strap-style.
- Outlet covers — sliding or plug-in. Sliding doesn’t leave loose plugs around.
- Corner guards for coffee tables and furniture.
- Door stops + finger guards — finger-pinch is the most common door injury.
- Fridge/oven latches for kitchen safety.
The picks — reviewed in detail
Safety 1st Essentials 70-Piece Childproofing Kit
70 pieces covering outlets, cabinets, corners, doors. Half the price of buying piece-by-piece. The Saturday-afternoon childproof everything kit.
Munchkin XTRAGUARD Dual-Action Cabinet Lock
Dual-action lock that requires two motions to open — toddlers can’t figure it out, adults can. No drilling required.
Skyla Homes Magnetic Cabinet Lock Set
Mounts inside the cabinet (invisible from outside). Opens with a magnetic key. The premium childproofing solution for kitchens you don’t want to look childproofed.
Jambini Self-Closing Outlet Covers
Replace the entire outlet cover plate. Sliding mechanism closes when you unplug. Way better than the loose plug-in covers that toddlers learn to remove and become choking hazards themselves.
EUDEMON Premium Soft NBR Corner Guards
Soft NBR (rubber-foam) corner guards with strong 3M adhesive. The brand whose adhesive doesn’t fail in the AU summer heat. Pack of 16 covers a coffee table + side tables.
What we’d skip
- Cheap “loose-plug” outlet covers. Become choking hazards once removed.
- Adhesive corner guards in homes over 30°C. Adhesive fails; choking hazard.
- “Universal” cabinet latches on knobs that don’t fit. Test before buying in bulk.
Frequently asked questions
When should I childproof my house?
Start at 4 months (before baby rolls and reaches), complete by 9 months (when crawling starts). The biggest risks are stairs, kitchen cabinets, electrical outlets and TV/furniture tip-overs.
What’s the most important childproofing item to buy?
Anti-tip TV and furniture straps. Furniture tip-overs cause more child injury deaths than any other home hazard. Bookshelves, dressers and TVs all need wall-anchoring.
Are plug-in outlet covers safe?
They’re better than nothing but become choking hazards once toddlers learn to remove them. Self-closing outlet plates (Jambini) replace the entire socket cover and don’t leave loose plastic plugs around.
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