Making the home safe for children
Child proofing installations can be easy or hard depending on the products or tools at hand. It also depends on how much time you feel is reasonable to spend on installing products like gates and locks, as well as making fireplaces and corners of furniture safe for children.

For the installation of various products, it’s a good idea to have the basic tool set of screwdrivers, Phillips screwdriver, a pair of pliers, scissors, a measuring tape, and a little patience and focused determination.

Tools for getting stuff installed
I’m going to digress for just a moment. I want you to know about this great tool that if you do not own it, get it now from your local hardware store. If you don’t own a Skil Twist power screwdriver, you are doing things the hard way! The exact product you need is called, Skil 2211-01 Skil Super Twist Screwdriver with Flexi-Charge. This product is easy to handle and use. I can’t imagine a household without it. If you ever bought furniture or toys that needed assembly you have been putting them together the hard way if you didn’t use the Skil Super Twist to put it together. It makes dealing with screws light and effortless.

About Child Proofing Products
While many of these child safety products are easy to install, there are some that might be a little challenging because of less than good documentation. This is exactly what we faced when installing the Magnetic Tot Loc Four Lock Assembly by Safety 1st. Safety 1st is the leading manufacturer of products for making the home child proof.

We prefer using their ingenious locks and gadgets over other makers. But the instructions on this product could have been clearer. Nevertheless, we had a fairly easy time of it. We highly recommend the Tot Loc because it is less easily defeated than competing brands. It costs just a wee bit more than the standard hook/lock mechanisms, but the cost saving is about as much as you’d pay for a burger and fries, and most parents regard their child’s safety more highly than that. Go for the Tot Lock.

More good ideas for a safer home
Although there are many fine products for creating a safe environment for your child, there are other things that require your attention. For that we recommend a fine book like Baby Proofing Basics 2 Ed: How To Keep Your Child Safe. This books will tell you how to child proof your fireplace (Remove the gas key to a gas fireplace and put it safely away so your child can't accidentally start a fire...”)

Baby proofing your home doesn’t have to be a chore; it’s something you and your spouse or a friend can do together. Have someone come over to watch the kid while you go about the house attaching safety latches and new electrical outlets. Please continue reading, we have many more consumer reviews about child proofing essentials, including how to child proof corners, your computer, windows, locks and gates, among many other topics. Welcome to Parentnoia!