Every year, approximately 4.3 million children worldwide are treated for home-related injuries (WHO, 2023). Shockingly, 78% of household safety hazards exist in areas parents "consider safe" (International Child Safety Association). Additionally, children aged 1-2 are 3.2 times more likely to experience accidental injuries compared to other age groups (China Child Injury Report).

To help parents navigate this critical stage, we've created a comprehensive guide to baby-proofing your home, complete with risk maps, solutions, and expert advice.

Stage-by-Stage Risk Map and Solutions

6-12 Months (Crawling Phase)

▎High-Risk Areas

• Ground-Level Space (30cm): Coins, button batteries, pills.
• Furniture Gaps: Fingers getting caught in cabinet doors (gaps <12mm are dangerous).
• Hanging Objects: Tablecloths or charging cables hanging >15cm.

▎Protection Measures

• Swallowing Test: Ensure all small objects cannot pass through a toilet paper roll (diameter >4cm is safe).
• Furniture Modifications: Install anti-pinch buffers (thickness >5mm).
• Safety Radius: Clear hazards within 1.2m of crawling paths.

12-24 Months (Toddler Phase)

▎High-Risk Behaviors

• Climbing chairs → Falling from windows.
• Imitating adults using sharp objects.
• Accidentally opening appliances or medicine cabinets.

▎Protection Measures

• Window Locks: Install restrictors (open gap <10cm).
• Appliance Placement: Keep microwaves/kettles >40cm from table edges.
• Medicine Storage: Use child-proof containers (requires simultaneous pressing and twisting to open).

24-36 Months (Exploration Phase)

▎New Risks

• Bathroom door locks leading to drowning.
• Imitating swallowing actions with cosmetics.
• Climbing bookshelves causing tipping.

▎Protection Measures

• Door Lock Modifications: Use outward-opening latches for bathrooms (height >1.5m).
• Cosmetic Storage: Use magnetic flip-top cabinets.
• Furniture Anchoring: Secure all cabinets taller than 60cm to walls.

Whole-House Hazard Checklist

① Living Room Safety

• Outlet covers (requires >5kg pull force to remove).
• Furniture corner guards (coverage radius >3cm).
• Non-slip rugs (friction coefficient >0.5).

② Kitchen Safety

• Stove knob covers (requires >120° rotation to open).
• Magnetic knife holders (installation height >1.6m).
• Pot handles turned inward (protrusion <5cm from stove edge).

③ Bedroom Safety

• Crib slat spacing (4.5-6.5cm is safe).
• Curtain cords tied high (>1.6m and shortened to <22cm).
• Anti-collision bedheads (HIC head injury value <1000).

④ Emergency Kit Essentials

• Round-tip medical scissors (for removing entangled objects).
• Clip-on ice packs (for quick burn treatment).
• Illustrated child first-aid manual.

Common Misconceptions Corrected

❌ Myth 1: Watching your child prevents accidents.
✅ Fact: 61% of accidents occur within the guardian's line of sight (average reaction time is 1.7 seconds).

❌ Myth 2: Yelling "No" prevents danger.
✅ Fact: Children under 18 months cannot understand negative commands and may become more curious.

❌ Myth 3: Soft furniture is completely safe.
✅ Fact: Memory foam can pose a suffocation risk (indentation depth >5cm is dangerous).

Protection Tool Selection Guide

Expert Advice

"Perform a monthly 'crawl check': Get on your hands and knees to view your home from your baby's perspective. Test every reachable item for safety."
— Dr. Li Mingjuan, Director of Injury Prevention, Beijing Children's Hospital

Growing MONAI Monitor's Virtual Fence Feature

Parents can define safe activity zones via the app. When the baby approaches the fence boundary, the monitor immediately alerts, preventing access to dangerous areas.

Let your baby explore safely with the help of technology!