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How Much Does Childproofing Cost?

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Calculate the cost to childproof your home. Room-by-room checklist with DIY and professional pricing.

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Essential Childproofing (6-9 Months)
DIY vs Professional

Por Nível

Básico (R$200-600): protetores de tomada, travas de armário, portões de escada, protetores de quina. Intermediário (R$600-1.500): travas de vaso sanitário, protetor de fogão, anti-tombamento de móveis/TV. No Brasil, os portões de escada (R$80-250) e protetores de tomada (R$20-50/pacote) são os investimentos mais importantes.

Por Idade

4-6 meses (rola): protetores de tomada, anti-tombamento. 6-9 meses (engatinha): portões, travas. 9-12 meses (de pé/andando): protetores de quina, travas de janela. Não espere — instale aos 4-5 meses. Bebês adquirem habilidades motoras sem aviso.

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Frequently asked questions

Quanto custa?▾

Básico DIY: R$200-600. Intermediário: R$600-1.500. Portões de escada e anti-tombamento são prioridades #1 e #2.

Quando começar?▾

4-5 meses — antes do bebê se mover. Um dia ele não se mexe, no outro cai do sofá.

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