How to Babyproof Your Home Before the Holidays

The holidays bring warmth, laughter, and a touch of chaos — especially with a curious baby in the mix. Between twinkling lights, visiting guests, and festive décor, your home suddenly becomes full of new sights (and potential hazards) for little explorers. Taking time to babyproof before the season begins helps you relax and enjoy those precious family moments safely.

Start with the Basics: Crawl-Level Safety
Your baby sees the world from a much lower angle than you do. Get down on your hands and knees and look around from their perspective — you’ll notice everything they might reach, pull, or taste. Secure furniture that can tip, like bookshelves or TV stands, with wall anchors. Cover outlets, tuck away cords, and add corner guards to sharp edges. For fireplaces, baby gates or padded hearth covers can prevent bumps and burns during cozy nights by the fire.

Holiday Décor with Safety in Mind
Sparkling ornaments and glowing candles may look magical, but to a baby, they’re irresistible toys. Keep fragile decorations, candles, and small objects well out of reach. If you have a Christmas tree, consider anchoring it to the wall and placing non-breakable ornaments near the bottom. Avoid tinsel or small hooks that could become choking hazards. Battery-operated LED candles and shatterproof ornaments can bring the same festive glow without the worry.

Kitchen and Dining Area Precautions
The kitchen becomes the heart of the home during the holidays — and one of the most tempting places for a baby to explore. Install safety latches on cabinets and drawers that hold cleaning supplies or sharp tools. Keep hot drinks and dishes on the back of counters or tables, away from little hands. A sturdy high chair with a five-point harness gives your baby a safe spot to join family meals without being in harm’s way.

Guest-Ready and Baby-Ready Spaces
If family or friends are staying over, babyproof guest rooms, too. Move medications, toiletries, and small personal items out of reach. Provide a quiet, safe sleep space for your baby — like a travel crib — and let guests know where to step carefully during nighttime visits. A quick safety walkthrough before guests arrive can prevent unexpected hazards and keep everyone at ease.

Keeping Calm Through the Chaos
No home can be 100% babyproofed, and that’s okay. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s prevention and peace of mind. When you prepare your space thoughtfully, you create room to truly enjoy the holidays: the laughter, the lights, and the joy of sharing your baby’s first festive season surrounded by love and safety.

Because every small moment at home deserves care, comfort, and calm.