Baby-Proofing Your Home Before They Crawl

Get down on the floor and look. Sockets, cables, sharp corners and small objects all appear from that angle.

Bookcases, chests of drawers and televisions should be secured to the wall. Furniture tipping is a leading cause of serious home injuries for toddlers.

Cleaning products and medicines go into a high or latched cupboard — not under the sink. Turn pot handles inward when cooking.

Gates at the top and bottom of stairs, and door stoppers so little fingers do not get caught.