Buying guide
Baby Proofing Kit
Updated How we research
Simple gear to make every room safer. The page is split into four sections (Block the stairs; Cover the outlets; Lock the cabinets; Soften sharp corners), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 16 picks. Our scores range from 7.6 to 8.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:Jool Baby Outlet Covers (32 pk) + Outlet Cover Box (2 pk) for Child Safety, Easy to Install. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.6/10.
- Also great value:Outlet Plug Covers Clear Child Proof Electrical Protector Safety Caps by Jool Baby Products (64 Pack). Value score of 10/10, overall 8.3/10.
- Solid build:Roving Cove Baby Proof Corner Protector, Pre-Taped, 4 Large Corners. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 7.8/10.
- Feature-rich:Jool Baby Magnetic Cabinet Locks (12 Locks + 2 Keys) with Adhesive, Child Proof Drawers, No Screws. Features score of 9/10, overall 8.6/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Block the stairs
- Regalo Safety 50" Retractable Mesh Baby Gate, Bottom of Stairs & Doorways, Hardware Mounted, GrayOur score8.2/10
- PRObebi Retractable Baby Gates for Stairs & Doorways, Dog Gate 0-54" W × 34" H, BlackOur score8.2/10
- Summer Infant SI-27250 Retractable Baby Gate for Doorways and Stairways, One-Hand OperationOur score8.2/10
- Summer Infant 33020 Retractable Gate, Space-Saving Mesh Barrier for Doorways and HallwaysOur score7.6/10
Cover the outlets
- Jool Baby Outlet Covers (32 pk) + Outlet Cover Box (2 pk) for Child Safety, Easy to InstallOur score8.6/10
- Jool Baby Outlet Covers (32 Pack) for Child Safety, Easy Adult Removal, Transparent Plug ProtectorsOur score8.4/10
- Outlet Plug Covers Clear Child Proof Electrical Protector Safety Caps by Jool Baby Products (64 Pack)Our score8.3/10
- Jool Baby Outlet Cover Box for Child Safety (2 Pack) Duplex & Decorator Electrical Outlet PlatesOur score8.2/10
Lock the cabinets
- Jool Baby Magnetic Cabinet Locks (12 Locks + 2 Keys) with Adhesive, Child Proof Drawers, No ScrewsOur score8.6/10
- Child Safety Strap Locks (8 Pack) Baby Proof Cabinets, Drawers, Fridge, 3M Adhesive, Jool BabyOur score8.4/10
- Jool Baby Child Safety Strap Locks (4 Pack) Baby Proof Cabinets, Drawers, Fridge, 3M AdhesiveOur score8.2/10
- Child Proof Cabinet Locks with Install Tool, Magnetic Child Safety Locks (4 Locks + 1 Key)Our score7.6/10
Soften sharp corners
- Corner Guards (24 Pack) Ultra Clear Table Corner Protector, Pre-Applied Adhesive, Jool BabyOur score8.4/10
- Brown Corner Guards (12 Pack) Soft Foam Furniture Guards for Child Safety, 3M Adhesives, Jool BabyOur score8.4/10
- Roving Cove Baby Proof Corner Protector, Pre-Taped, 4 Large CornersOur score7.8/10
- Corner Protector for Baby, Furniture Corner Guard & Edge Safety Bumpers, Clear (12 Pack)Our score7.6/10
All 16 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1Jool Baby outlet covers 32 pk plus 2 pk outlet cover boxes for child proofing, easy to install.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Combo covers open outlets and plugged-in cords with 2 pk boxes
- + 32 pk of plug covers handles most unused outlets
- + Easy to install with no electrician needed
- - Outlet boxes add bulk on walls behind furniture
- - Only two boxes, so homes with many plugged-in devices need more
#2Jool Baby magnetic cabinet locks, 12 locks plus 2 keys, adhesive install with no screws for drawers.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + No screws needed, so cabinets stay free of drill holes
- + 12 locks cover a full kitchen of cabinets and drawers
- + 2 keys give a spare if one goes missing in a drawer
- - Magnetic key must be kept handy to open cabinets
- - Adhesive needs curing time before the locks hold properly
#3Jool Baby transparent outlet covers, 32 pack, with easy adult removal for child proofing electrical outlets.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 32 pack covers most outlets in an average home
- + Transparent plugs blend in with white or cream wall plates
- + Easy adult removal is listed, so plugging in lamps is less annoying
- - Plug covers must be replaced after each use of the outlet
- - Loose plug covers can be misplaced, so keep extras handy
#4Jool Baby child safety strap locks 8 pack with 3M adhesive for cabinets, drawers and fridge.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 8 pack covers more doors and appliances than smaller strap lock sets
- + 3M adhesive installs quickly with no tools
- + Flexible straps fit corner cabinets and oddly placed doors
- - Visible straps may clash with kitchen decor
- - Adhesive removal can leave residue on some finishes
#5Jool Baby ultra clear table corner protectors, 24 pack, with pre-applied adhesive.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Ultra clear design blends into furniture
- + 24 pack covers many tables, dressers and shelves
- + Pre-applied adhesive makes installation quick
- - Clear plastic guards can yellow over time in sunlight
- - Adhesive may loosen on textured surfaces
#6Jool Baby brown soft foam corner guards, 12 pack, with 3M adhesives for wood-toned furniture.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Brown color blends with wood furniture better than clear guards
- + 3M adhesives are used to attach the guards without tools
- + Soft foam covers hard furniture corners with a padded layer
- - Foam can be chewed or pulled off by determined toddlers
- - Only corner pieces, with no edge strips included for long sides
#7Jool Baby Products clear outlet plug covers, a 64 pack of child proof electrical protector caps.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 10/10
- + 64 pack is enough for larger homes with many outlets
- + Clear caps are discreet on any color of wall plate
- + Bulk pack keeps spares ready for lost or used covers
- - More caps than a small apartment will ever need
- - Plug-in caps are less convenient than sliding outlet plates
#8Regalo Safety 50" retractable mesh baby gate in gray, hardware mounted for the bottom of stairs and doorways.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Retractable mesh rolls away when not needed, leaving the walkway clear
- + Covers openings up to 50" wide, per the listing title
- + Hardware mounting is listed for bottom of stairs and doorway use
- - Hardware mounting means drilling into walls or door frames
- - Listed for the bottom of stairs, so it is not described for stair tops
#9Retractable mesh gate that extends 0 to 54 inches wide and stands 34 inches tall, with a double-lock latch and one-hand use for stairs, hallways and doorways.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Mesh rolls away when not in use and has no bottom rail, so there is no step-over trip hazard in narrow hallways.
- + Extends from 0 to 54 inches wide, which covers most doorways, hallways, decks and porches with one gate.
- + Two-step double-lock latch and one-hand operation suit parents who carry a baby or laundry through the gate.
- - The brand is not as established as Summer Infant or Regalo, and the listing gives few details on mounting hardware beyond anchors and screws.
- - At 34 inches tall it is shorter than extra-tall retractable gates, which matters if you have a climbing toddler.
#10Summer Infant SI-27250 retractable baby gate with one-hand operation for doorways and stairways.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + One-hand operation helps when carrying a baby or laundry basket
- + Retractable design hides away when the gate is not in use
- + Listed for both doorways and stairways around the home
- - Measure your doorway width before ordering to confirm it fits
- - Mounting brackets must be installed carefully per the instructions
#11Jool Baby outlet cover box 2 pack for duplex and decorator electrical outlet plates.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Fits both duplex and decorator style outlets
- + Box design encloses plugs for devices that stay plugged in
- + 2 pack covers a TV area and a nursery lamp outlet
- - Boxes stick out from the wall more than flat covers
- - Large plugs or power strips may not fit inside
#12Jool Baby child safety strap locks 4 pack with 3M adhesive for cabinets, drawers and fridge doors.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Strap design works on fridges, drawers and appliance doors
- + 3M adhesive attaches without drilling into doors or appliances
- + Visible locks are easy for adults to spot and release
- - Straps are visible and less discreet than magnetic locks
- - Adhesive may not stick well to textured surfaces
#13A set of 4 large pre-taped foam corner protectors from Roving Cove for table and fireplace corners. The listing gives a 0.4-inch thickness and Shore A 20 density in an oyster white color.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Listing gives real numbers: 0.4-inch thick rubber foam at Shore A 20 density, described as denser than the usual 13.
- + Corners arrive pre-taped with 3M double-sided tape, so there is no separate adhesive strip to cut and apply.
- + Listing states the foam contains no BPA, phthalates, heavy metals, latex or SCCP flame retardants.
- - Only 4 corners and no edge strip, so it covers one table, not the long edges the larger kits in this guide handle.
- - Oyster white foam is visible on dark furniture, unlike the clear corner guards elsewhere in this guide.
#14Summer Infant 33020 retractable space-saving mesh gate for doorways and hallways.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Space-saving mesh barrier rolls up out of the way in tight hallways
- + Doorway and hallway focus suits room-to-room blocking
- + Mesh design keeps the view open so rooms feel less closed off
- - Title lists doorways and hallways only, not staircases
- - Measure your hallway width before ordering to confirm it fits
#15Child proof magnetic cabinet locks with install tool, a small set of 4 locks plus 1 key.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Install tool helps position locks accurately inside doors
- + Magnetic locks are hidden inside cabinets
- + Small set suits a bathroom or a few kitchen doors
- - Only 4 locks and 1 key, so larger kitchens need more sets
- - Check the adhesive strength on the listing if your cabinets have textured doors
#16Clear furniture corner guard and edge bumpers for baby proofing, sold as a 12 pack.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + Clear bumpers are discreet on most furniture
- + 12 pack covers several tables and cabinets
- + Simple peel and stick install needs no tools or screws
- - Check the adhesive strength on the listing if your furniture edges are textured
- - Edge coverage is limited compared with foam strips
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