Childproofing Kitchens

The kitchen is one of the busiest areas of the home and can present a number of hazards for curious little ones. Browse these childproofing kitchen installation photos for practical ideas to help secure cabinets, drawers, appliances, doors and other potential hazards around the kitchen.

• Some of the most common kitchen hazards include burns and scalds from hot food, water and cooking appliances, accidental poisoning, choking on small objects, falls, and little fingers getting trapped in drawers or cupboard doors. And, of course, there’s always the possibility of tripping over a curious toddler who has decided that right behind your feet is the perfect place to sit!
• Keeping little ones safely away from cooking areas is one of the simplest ways to prevent accidents. During busy meal preparation times, consider using an age-appropriate playpen in a safe, supervised area, or installing a baby safety gate to restrict access to the kitchen. Of course, not every kitchen layout allows for this, especially in open-plan homes, so additional childproofing measures are equally important.

Add a Childproof Lock or Baby Safety Gate to Scullery or Pantry Doors.

The easiest way to prevent access to the scullery or pantry when these areas have doors is to install a door lever lock.

If you do not want to keep these areas fully closed install Door Hinge Protectors & Foam door stoppers to prevent slamming little fingers.
***Alternatively, using Baby Gates is also an option