Category: Blog

Securing a casement window with a breeze guard

Finding the Hazard Is Only Half the Job

Parents know the hazards. What they cannot find is the product that fixes them: anchor kits are being recalled, most gates do not fit most

Anchoring with a furniture strap to the wall

How to Anchor Furniture for Baby Safety

A dresser may seem immovable to adults, but to a curious toddler, it’s an enticing climbing opportunity. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that

baby proofing for grandparents

Baby Proofing a Grandparent’s House

How much of a grandparent’s house needs to be made safe? Less than the home where the baby lives, more than most grandparents think. The

Mother looking at computer and deciding on professional baby proofing or DIY

Professional Baby Proofing VS DIY

At some point in the baby proofing process, almost every parent looks at a product, looks at the wall, and thinks: I can probably do

Baby proofing a rental apartment

Baby Proofing a Rental

Renters should not have to choose between their security deposit and a safer home. Learn which baby-proofing changes can remain low-impact and where proper hardware

How much does baby proofing cost

How Much Does Baby Proofing Cost?

Professional baby proofing does not have one honest flat price because homes, children, and installation conditions vary. Here is what drives the cost, what a

when to baby proof your home windows and doors

When To Baby Proof Your Home

The best time to baby proof is before mobility begins, but babies rarely follow a calendar. This practical timeline helps parents prepare without trying to

Baby gate installation with striped runner

Baby Gate Installation Mistakes

A practical guide to baby gate installation, including common mistakes, stair safety, and how to choose solutions that actually work.

Two baby proofers sitting on a bed, discussing safety principles.

Parents Helping Parents

At Safe Start, we believe that no parent should feel alone when it comes to creating a safe, nurturing home.