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Childproofing involves securing a home environment to reduce hazards and prevent accidental injury to young children. Common measures include safety gates for stairs, corner guards, outlet covers, cabinet locks and securing heavy furniture to walls. Childproofing products aim to minimise risks from falls, poisoning, choking and other common household dangers. The approach recognises that supervision alone is insufficient and that environmental modifications are essential. Childproofing is most critical for crawling infants and toddlers, though awareness extends through early childhood years.