Tamper-resistant outlets can help keep your family safe and prevent electrical accidents
Tamper-resistant outlets feature a spring-loaded shutter that blocks contact openings when not in use, helping protect your child from electrical accidents caused by inserting objects.
You can install these outlets in all common areas and bedrooms for around $214 per outlet when hiring a professional electrician to handle the wiring work.
Your lower outlets need childproofing first since crawling babies and toddlers can easily reach them, and moving furniture later means those covered outlets become accessible again.
Hiring a local electrical professional keeps your wiring work safe and code-compliant, handling tamper-resistant outlet installation throughout your home with proper connections and testing.
Anyone who has ever childproofed their home knows that preventing curious children from accessing electric outlets is a top priority. However, the little plastic caps that are commonly sold in childproofing kits may not go far enough to prevent electrical accidents—they’re rarely much of a match for an eager toddler looking to explore or make a little mischief. Tamper-resistant outlets are a more efficient way to keep your family safe at home.
Tamper-resistant outlets add an extra layer of babyproofing to your home because they come outfitted with a spring-loaded shutter. When the outlet’s not in use, the shutter pops close to internally block the slots (also known as contact openings).
When you’re ready to use the outlet, all you have to do is push a plug into the contact openings, and the will springs compress, allowing the shutters to open and the metal prongs to create an electrical current.
You need to compress both springs simultaneously to allow them to move, which can prevent a child from accidentally creating an electrical current by inserting toys or other objects into one of the slots.
It’s always exciting when a child reaches a new milestone—like sitting up on their own, crawling, and walking—but each new stage means the way they explore the world will change as well. Once your baby is on the move, you’ll need to ensure you practice good electrical safety tips and make sure any outlets they have access to are covered. That means using tamper-resistant outlets on all of your lower outlets in common areas and every outlet in their room.
You should even install them in outlets normally covered by furniture like beds and TV stands. You can also move furniture over time, and as far off as it may feel now, someday that nursery will turn into a big kid room with big kid furniture. With the proper outlets already installed, it will take one thing off of your plate while you’re busy mulling over new paint colors.
You can typically find these types of outlets at any department store. A pro will install these electrical outlets the same way as their standard counterparts. You can expect to pay around $214 per outlet when you hire a local electrician. We recommend turning to a pro for any and all wiring work, so that’s your best bet.
Tamper-resistant outlet covers offer an extra layer of protection, but they’re not the only option you can use. If you’ve ever been around a toddler or small child, you know that when there’s a will, there’s a way, so it can still be a good idea to use those plastic caps as well.
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