babyproofed

Secured for infants

Babyproofed describes a space that has been modified to reduce hazards for infants and toddlers.

This typically involves covering electrical outlets, securing heavy furniture to walls, installing safety gates, and removing or locking away dangerous items.

We babyproofed the whole house before our daughter started crawling.

The term extends figuratively to anything made safe for the inexperienced or vulnerable: The software interface was essentially babyproofed for new users.

materials

foam

Bubble-filled substance

paddingMaterial for cushioning
plasticCapable of being molded
bumpersVehicle collision cushions

cushioning · rubber · silicone · mesh · adhesive · non-toxic · grip tape · safety straps · child-resistant

devices

safety gates

cabinet locksFasteners securing storage doors
corner guardsPadding for furniture corners
window guardsProtective barriers for openings

outlet covers · door knob covers · fridge lock · bed rails · door stoppers

actions

securing

Making firmly fixed

anchoringFastening securely to position
coveringLayer that shields or hides
latchingSecuring with a catch

padding · blocking · gating · strapping · cushioning · locking · mounting · installing · inspecting · testing

areas

nursery

Room for infants

kitchenFood preparation room
bathroomRoom for hygiene
stairwayFixed ascending passage

playroom · living room · balcony · fireplace · pool · garage · laundry room · basement · backyard · patio

Opposites

safety for infants/toddlers

babyproofedhazardous

Likely to cause injury

dangerous · unsafe · perilous · treacherous · risky

degree of modification/preparation

babyproofedunprotected

Without safeguard or shield

unsecured · unmodified · unprepared · exposed · unguarded

Family

babyproofing, babyproof

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G