9 Child-Proofing Must-Haves

When it comes to baby-proofing products, what you'll need will depend on the particular features of your home. Some items, however, are nearly universal. We've rounded up a few of our favorites.

Make Baths Safe

The Moby bath spout cover protects baby's head from the faucet ($13; Amazon.com).

Buy the Moby Bath Spout Cover

Protect Little Hands

Wrap a Safety 1st Finger Pinch Guard around the edge to prevent slams on fingers ($4.99; Amazon.com).

Buy the Safety 1st Finger Pinch Guard

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Prevent Toilet Trouble

The potty is a shut case with the Mommy's Helper Toilet Lid-Lok ($8; Amazon.com).

Buy the Mommy's Helper Toilet Lid-Lok

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Take Care of Your Coffee Table

Prince Lionheart Corner Guards smooth a table's sharp edges ($8.50; Amazon.com).

Buy Prince Lionheart Corner Guards

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Avoid Electrocution Accidents

KidCo Universal Outlet Covers feature clever sliding panels ($9 for three; Amazon.com)

Buy KidCo Universal Outlet Covers

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Make Rooms Off-Access

To keep baby out of a room altogether, use a doorknob lock ($7 for two; Amazon.com).

Buy the Kidco Doorknob Lock

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Keep Drawers Shut

Safety 1st's Magnetic Cabinet & Drawer Latch needs no drilling ($35 for four; Amazon.com).

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Gate Off Stairs and Problem Areas

The strong steel frame of Munchkin's Deco Gate expands extra wide ($79.99; Amazon.com).

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Keep Medications Off Limits

It's smart to lock your medicine away in this Smartguard Vita Smart Guard.

Originally published in the January 2011 issue of American Baby magazine.

Buy the Smartguard Vita Medicine Safe

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