A safer home before your baby starts crawling

Start by getting down to floor level. What can your baby reach, pull or open? Make a short list for each room before buying safety accessories.

Kitchen and bathroom cabinets

Move medicines, cleaning products and sharp objects to inaccessible storage. A lock adds another barrier but should not be your only precaution. Britton cabinet latches, 2 pieces help restrict cabinet access; Britton drawer angle locks, 2 pieces are an option for compatible drawers and cabinet corners. Check the shape and opening mechanism before choosing.

Living room furniture

Look for sharp corners along the routes your child will use. Britton corner protectors, 4 pieces can cushion suitable table or cabinet corners. Check attachment regularly. Corner protection does not keep a piece of furniture from tipping: secure furniture separately according to its manufacturer's instructions.

Doors and everyday routes

Compatible Britton anti-pinch door stoppers, 2 pieces can help keep a door from closing on small fingers. Also consider stairs, loose cables, blind cords and small objects. A door stopper is not a stair gate or a door lock.

One accessory or a set?

Britton Home Safety Multipack A combines several types of home safety accessory. Compare its contents with your list rather than assuming one pack covers every room. Individual products are useful when you need more of a particular lock or protector.

Check again as your baby grows

Install each item exactly as instructed. Recheck fixings and watch for newly reachable places as your child starts standing or climbing. No accessory makes a home completely childproof or replaces supervision.