Toddler Proof your Hotel Room

If going to a hotel stresses you out with a mobile baby or toddler, I completely understand! My mom anxiety is intense, but my love for travel is as well. I have developed a list of my favorite products that are cheap, small and easy to pack, that you can use to baby or toddler proof your hotel room – or anywhere you are staying (rented house, family members house, etc!)

Items to Bring with You:

1. Outlet protectors. 
2. Bring a roll of paper tape and some cotton balls. You can easily pad sharp corners by placing a cotton ball over it and securing it with paper tape. This tape is easy to remove.
3. Door and Window Alarms. I have seen this type of alarm sold at the Dollar Store before, so you can check there first, but I cannot speak to the quality. I ordered these ones from Amazon and they have lasted many trips. Take the batteries out when not in use and make sure to store in a secure area, as the button batteries are small and dangerous if ingested. I bring extra 3M strips to apply and they work great! I also bring extra batteries just in case. I put the alarms on doors and windows, especially if we are anywhere near water! 

What to do when you first enter the hotel room:

1. Take photos of where everything goes. (This will be helpful for you when it’s time to put things back!)
2. Inspect the room for any dangerous items and areas. Baby proof as needed.
3. Make sure all windows and doors are locked. Place anything dangerous and/or breakable in a safe location.
4. Get down on your hands and knees and crawl around and look for anything dangerous. I commonly find small items such as change under the bed and under chairs.
5. Check under couch and chair cushions for loose items.
6. Keep bathroom door shut. If your child can open the door, place a strap or alarm on it.
7. Place straps on anything the child can open that they shouldn’t be getting in to.
8. Place any weapons in secured safe or an area the child cannot reach. 
9. Place all dangerous items up high, where they cannot be accessed by your child and where they cannot fall on them. (In rented homes/condos there always seem to be sharp knives in drawers that can be accessed easily by small children!)
10. Move any chemicals up high where the child cannot access them. (This is common in rented homes, especially under sinks.)
11. If there is a pool or other water nearby, make sure all exits are secured with a lock and alarm.
12. When you unpack, make sure to place anything dangerous up high.

This is not an inclusive list, these are some of my favorite ways to baby/toddler proof when we travel. You are responsible for using your best judgement and keeping your child(ren) safe. I will not be held responsible for anything that happens if you use these recommendations. You must still watch your child!

Bonus Tip!

Another safety measure I take is cleaning as much as I can! I try not to be super crazy, and I know the carpet is not clean and there is no way to keep kids off of it, but I clean as many surfaces as I can with wipes and always make sure my child’s hands are washed before eating!

If you use essential oils, I also recommend diffusing your favorite germ fighting oils in your room during your trip! This is the small diffuser I use for traveling and it works great! If you need recommendations on essential oils, I can refer you to someone who can help you, just send me a message!

How do you baby proof when you travel? Help another mom out, share your tips in the comments!