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Definition of babyproof

babyproof

/ˈbeɪbiˌpruːf/
ba · by · proof
Past Simple:babyproofed
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Past Participle:babyproofed
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Present Participle:babyproofing
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babyproof Lexical Profile

babyproof Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To make a room, house, or object safe for an infant or toddler by removing hazards and installing protective devices.

Example

"The expectant parents spent the entire weekend trying to babyproof the living room and staircase."

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• adjective

1

Designed or equipped to be safe for a baby or toddler, or resistant to being damaged or opened by one.

Example

"We replaced all the lower kitchen cabinet handles with babyproof latches before our son started crawling."

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• Nearby Words

babylon
babylonian
babymother
babyproof
babysit
babysitter
babytalk

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Babyproof. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/babyproof
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