You will need to baby-proof your home in stages as your child becomes more mobile. Essential measures should take place at least 3 months before your due date so that you're prepared if your baby comes early. When your infant comes home from the hospital, your baby will need a safe sleeping environment and a safe place for baths.  As your child starts to move around the home, you'll need to secure cabinets and drawers, anchor furniture to the walls, and cover sharp corners and edges on shelves or tables. Secure items such as the refrigerator, oven, washer, and dryer. Plug outlets, make sure no harmful plants are within reach and put up baby gates in front of stairs. Most children become mobile around 6-10 months of age, but the most important step is to customize your baby-proofing to suit your child's capabilities.