child proof
/ˈtʃaɪldˌpruːf/
verb
- To make something safe for children by adding locks, covers, or other protections.
- We need to child-proof the living room before the baby starts crawling.
- She spent the weekend child-proofing every electrical outlet in the house.
- The parents child-proofed the backyard by removing sharp tools and covering the pond.
adjective
- Designed or made to be safe for children; unable to be opened, damaged, or accessed by a child.
- The medicine bottle has a child-proof cap that is hard for little hands to twist open.
- Make sure the pool area is child-proof with a secure fence and gate.
- We bought child-proof locks for all the kitchen cabinets.