A trained specialist who assesses your home and installs safety devices. They catch hazards you might overlook and know which products actually work. Look for IAFCS certification when hiring one. Expect to pay $100 to $500 depending on your home's size.
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A room-by-room walkthrough of your home to identify hazards for babies and toddlers. You can do it yourself or hire a certified childproofer. BabyProof's AR scanning does a version of this digitally, flagging risks you might miss on your own.
The International Association for Child Safety is a professional organization for childproofing experts. IAFCS-certified professionals have completed training and testing on home safety standards. It's the closest thing to a professional credential in the childproofing industry.
The process of making your home safer by removing or reducing hazards for babies and young children. It's not just about buying products. It's about getting down to your child's eye level and thinking about what they can reach, pull, climb, or stick their fingers in.