Child Proofing for Modern Decor

You’re a parent, but that doesn’t mean you’re a slob (well, at least not intentionally). It’s normal to want your house to have some semblance of a grown-up feel without looking like a war zone or padded cell, even if you have little ones crawling around earnestly. So here are suggestions for child proofing with style. In other words – nothing fugly, all fabulous.

Kidco Angle Mount Gate

Barrier Beauties 
Does the thought of white metal baby gates clashing with your stately hallways and doorways make you cringe? No worries – there are plenty of options to blend with your aesthetic. The Beechwood Angle-Mount Safeway gate has a lovely light wood color that will seamlessly merge with your banisters. And KidCo’s architectural line of baby gates is designed to add a little flair to an otherwise nondescript baby barrier.

Hot... and Not Hot
That gorgeous, expensive (heavy, sharp) fireplace screen you spent months searching for isn’t exactly kid-friendly. Do you have to get rid of it? Not necessarily. The HearthGate is a handsome addition to any home’s décor. Plus, it does triple duty: protecting your child from that fireplace screen, the fire itself, and the hard, rough hearth. (Though we also recommend anchoring your screen for added protection.)

Kidco Magnetic Lock

Invisible Baby Proofing
The Mag Lock eliminates the ugly when baby proofing cabinets – plus, there’s really nothing for your child to see or want to investigate. And the Kids Shield covers your banisters and balconies almost invisibly – safety, without looking obnoxious and obvious. A plus for your décor, and a deterrent to your kid’s curiosity.

Hiding The Heinous

Some babyproofing products actually make your house look better by concealing the things everyone finds distasteful – a mess of wires and cords from computers and appliances. Check out the Power Strip Safety Cover and Cord Control Kit.

Rest assured, you can keep your child safe while also keeping your house looking presentable. However, when push comes to shove (and your toddler will be pushing and shoving things, people, pets), always protect your child before worrying about the paint on your walls or holes that need to be drilled into your furniture, even if that particular babyproofing item only comes in fugly.