Best Window Childproofing

Say goodbye to dangling cords with this product that rolls the extra length into a plastic holder to hide it, while still letting you easily operate the blinds.

The goal: move blind cords high enough so little hands can’t reach them, without having to nail or screw anything. The solution? This cord protector uses magnets—one goes around the cord and the other is placed wherever you want it on the wall.

Screens are no match for your kiddo’s weight, but the steel bars of this window protector sure are. It’s 18 inches high and adjusts from 24 to 42 inches wide (it also comes in other sizes). With a fire-safety release pin, it’s a cautionary measure for windows you need to keep wide open.

It’s a cinch to install these sliding door stoppers—they have a strong adhesive backing so they just need to be pressed into place. Once set, these stoppers will block the slider from opening beyond the point you’ve placed it. Use them to childproof your patio, closet, shower or other sliding doors, as well as your sliding windows.

Make windows extra secure with this secondary lock. Besides safeguarding your home when you’re away, they can also be adjusted to lock while still open a half inch. That’s good enough to keep a bit of fresh air coming into the nursery or playroom, but still entirely babyproof.