Tips for Childproofing Your Kitchen

If you are an expecting parent there are probably a lot of things on your to-do list. From picking out a name, decorating the nursery, and shopping for all the baby essentials. While these are often categorized as the "fun" things on your to-do list, there are some other things you will need to do, like childproofing your kitchen! There are a lot of dangers in the kitchen like heat, chemicals, sharp objects, and more. Keeping your new bundle of joy safe should be a top priority and Ragan Cabinets is going to provide you with some tips for childproofing your kitchen!


Start with Your Cabinets 

Let's face it, curious children will get into everything, especially when it comes to your cabinets and doors in your kitchen. From sharp objects in draws to chemicals behind cabinet doors, you will want to make sure your drawers and cabinets are childproof. Installing drawers with automatic closing mechanisms is a great place to start. You should also make sure that you add locks to lower cabinets so little fingers can't open the doors. This is especially important for cabinets housing chemicals. A list of things to consider when childproofing your cabinets includes:

  • All ground level cabinets should have locking mechanisms 
  • Drawers should have automatic closing mechanisms 
  • It's best if you store chemicals in upper cabinets 
  • All sharp object should be in locked drawers or upper cabinets

Don't Forget Your Appliances! 


Your kitchen appliances and electrical outlets pose a big risk to little ones. Increasing the safety of your kitchen appliances and electrical outlets is generally an easy fix and should not be overlooked. Appliance locks are easy to install, cost-effective, and easy to use. As far as your electrical outlets go you have a few options. The safest option, although will be the most expensive, is to install tamper-resistant receptacles which is a type of outlet that is designed for ultimate safety. If you are looking for a more cost-effective solution that you can install yourself, outlet covers will do the trick too. 

Other Tips For Child Proofing Your Kitchen

In addition to your cabinets and electrical appliance, there are other ways to keep your little ones safe in the kitchen. For a safe kitchen, consider these additional tips: 
  • Always keep the lid on your wastebasket 
  • Install edge guards on the corner of cabinets and tables 
  • Switch to all natural cleaning supplies 
  • Have a couple baby gates handy to make cooking easier
If you are an expecting parent the good news is your kitchen will not have to be fully childproof until they become mobile so you still have plenty of time to enhance the safety of your kitchen. With that in mind, you may consider installing new cabinets from our cabinet shop at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our semi-custom cabinets at the Lake of the Ozarks can be designed with ultimate safety in mind. From automatic closing cabinets and doors and much more, the best cabinet installers at the Lake of the Ozarks will build not only your dream kitchen but a place to make a lifetime of memories with your children. 
Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065, USA

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