Baby Proofing Checklist: How to Baby Proof a House Room by Room
A room-by-room baby proofing checklist covering the kitchen, nursery, stairs, and more. Learn how to baby proof a house and keep your baby safer at every stage.
From moving and observing to grabbing, exploring and supporting, Boppy supports every stage of your infant’s growth and development.
From that first smile to those first wobbly steps, your baby is constantly surprising you. Each milestone builds on the last — and the right environment, playtime, and support can make all the difference in how confidently they get there.
A room-by-room baby proofing checklist covering the kitchen, nursery, stairs, and more. Learn how to baby proof a house and keep your baby safer at every stage.
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Most babies start playing with toys around 2 to 3 months, when they begin grasping and responding to sights and sounds. Early-stage infant playtime helps support sensory and motor development.
Tummy time is supervised play while your baby is awake and on their stomach. It strengthens neck and shoulder muscles and supports motor development. Using a tummy time pillow or tummy time prop can make it more comfortable and fun.
Newborn playtime is simple and soothing. Try soft voices, eye contact, gentle movement, or lying them on a newborn play mat. Even a few minutes of tummy time for newborns each day can help with early development. Choose safe, soft newborn toys made for their age.
Newborn toys should be soft, safe, and stimulating. Think high-contrast visuals, gentle sounds, or textures for tactile exploration. Boppy’s playtime collection includes infant play mats and developmental toys designed to support newborn playtime from day one.
Infants move from observing and responding to toys (birth to 3 months), to grabbing and exploring (3–6 months), and then interacting with cause-and-effect toys (6+ months). Offering age-appropriate infant toys during each stage helps support healthy development.