Childproofing Installation

Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where hazards lurk for babies and toddlers. Do you have a new baby on the way? Has your toddler started exploring every nook and cranny in your home? If the answer is yes, now is the time to make your house a safe haven for your child.

We know that keeping a baby or toddler safe is no easy task! And as your child quickly becomes more mobile, staying several steps ahead of them becomes even more challenging. Blackdog Home Services offers professional childproofing services that ensure your child is safe to explore and play while avoiding injury.

Rest easy knowing your home is safe for your baby or toddler to roam and discover. Get in touch with Blackdog Home Services online or call our Nashua office at (603) 769-3344 or our Salem office at (603) 458-7962 to request a service call.

Benefits of Professional Childproofing Services

Most homes are not designed with a young child’s safety in mind. It can be overwhelming for many busy or first-time parents to take on the task of childproofing every room. Professional childproofing services offer a wealth of benefits, including:

• Letting you focus on your family instead of home improvement jobs
• Ensuring your home is equipped with the latest security devices to keep your child safe
• Saving you the stress and worry that safety devices are installed correctly

The Blackdog team can also instruct you on quickly bypassing safety devices when you need to use or access something in your home.

High-Risk Zones That Require Childproofing

Even at home, your child can suffer from injuries severe enough to require a doctor or hospital visit. High-risk zones inside the house include anywhere there is:

• Water, such as bathrooms and kitchens
• Heat or flames, such as in the kitchen or near the fireplace
• Toxic substances, including medicines, cleaning products, garden chemicals, and cooking spices, which can be choking or asphyxiation hazards
• A fall risk, like stairs, slippery floors, windows, or tipping furniture
• Weapons, including firearms and bows and arrows, or explosives like fireworks

Childproofing Devices Blackdog Installs

At Blackdog Home Services, we install a variety of safety devices based on the needs of your home. Types of childproofing devices available to protect your child include:

• Safety latches and locks: Drawers and cabinets in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms should be locked to prevent poisoning or injury. They should be difficult for children to open but easy for adults to use.
• Safety gates: Keep children safe from multiple dangers, including stairways and rooms with toxic substances.
• Corner bumpers: Many pieces of furniture have sharp corners that can cause serious harm if a toddler bumps or runs into them.
• Door stops and holders: Any metal spring door stops should be replaced with solid one-piece models, as the plastic caps on the metal ones pose a choking hazard. Stops and holders also prevent little fingers and toes from being slammed in closing doors.
• Outlet covers: A baby or toddler trying to stick their finger in a socket is inevitable. Outlet covers prevent electrocution and are a must for every outlet that isn’t in use.
• Furniture anchors: Large furniture, appliances, and TVs can tip over and crush children. Anchors keep them securely in place.