1. the process of making a home or area safe for children by removing or securing potential hazards

1. to make a home or area safe for children by removing or securing potential hazards
Usage: present participle of ‘childproof’

Examples

• The new parents spent the weekend childproofing their apartment.
• Childproofing includes installing safety latches on cabinets and covering electrical outlets.
• They are childproofing the kitchen before their toddler starts walking.
• The childproofing checklist covered every room in the house.
• Professional childproofing services can help identify hidden dangers.
• She bought childproofing supplies at the baby store.
• Childproofing becomes essential once babies become mobile.