When to Babyproof Your Dubai Home — The Timeline Every New Parent Needs

 


The ideal time to babyproof is before you need to. Here is the timeline.
 
Month 4-5: Baby starts rolling. Install socket covers now — it seems early, but the habit of safe sockets should be established before mobility. Anchor all tall furniture to walls. Install window restrictors. These can be done in one visit while the baby is still immobile.
 
Month 6-7: Baby starts sitting and reaching. Install cabinet locks in the kitchen and bathrooms. Attach corner protectors to coffee tables and low furniture. These are the surfaces at face height when the baby starts pulling to stand.
 
Month 8-9: Baby starts crawling. This is when the full babyproofing becomes critical. Stair gates, balcony door locks, door pinch guards, blind cord cleats — install everything. The baby's exploration range expands daily.
 
Month 10-12: Baby starts cruising (walking while holding furniture) and then walking. Every surface, edge, and opening at their height is now reachable. If any babyproofing was missed, this is the last chance to catch up before full mobility.
 
The one-visit solution: Fix On Click babyproofs your entire home in 2 to 4 hours. Schedule it at month 5 or 6 — before the crawling starts — and your home is ready when your baby is.
 
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