childproof

1 of 2

adjective

child·​proof ˈchīl(d)-ˌprüf 

1

: designed to prevent tampering or opening by children

childproof pill bottles

2

: made safe for children (as by safe storage of dangerous materials)

a childproof home

childproof

2 of 2

verb

childproofed; childproofing; childproofs

transitive verb

: to make childproof

childproof a house

Examples of childproof in a Sentence

Verb

The article has tips on how to childproof a home.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The driver had used the childproof setting of his car to lock Josephson in the car and, according to a report by People, stabbed her more than 120 times. — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 4 Jan. 2023

This includes setting minimum age restrictions, rules on marketing, product testing, labeling requirements and childproof packaging. — Jenna Valleriani, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2022

Keep all marijuana products out of the reach of children in childproof containers, the CDC recommends. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 Apr. 2022

Of course, anyone capable of rolling a joint or baking some pot brownies is, presumably, equally capable of squeezing or pulling open a childproof flower container. — BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2021

As an example, Hopkinson pointed to childproof packaging requirements. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2021

Verb

Many parents childproof medications and alcohol. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2026

The brand also has items to help childproof its guest rooms, from outlet covers to toilet latches, according to IHG’s website. — Bella Stoddart, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025

When childproofing options didn’t work, Hughes installed a security lock at the top of her front door out of her mother’s reach. — Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025

From installing child locks on exterior doors and windows to ensuring that products like medications and cleaners are locked away, childproofing your home is a big undertaking. — Stephanie Brown, Parents, 16 July 2024

Make sure children cannot sneak out of the house to get into cars by childproofing or adding alarms to doors leading to the outside. — Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 8 June 2024

Its experts have thought of everything, including items to childproof your room to strollers, organic bath amenities, bottle warmers, and pop-up tents to shield little ones from the strong sunshine. — Sandra Ramani, Robb Report, 7 May 2022

Her younger son has quickly found areas that are not childproofed. — NBC News, 25 Apr. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for childproof

• aloof
• behoof
• disproof
• flameproof
• foolproof
• greaseproof
• leakproof
• reproof
• soundproof
• bulletproof
• fireproof
• waterproof

Kids Definition

childproof

1 of 2 adjective

child·​proof ˈchīl(d)-ˌprüf 

1

: made to prevent tampering or opening by children

a childproof bottle

2

: made safe for children (as by safe storage of dangerous materials)

a childproof home

childproof

2 of 2 verb

: to make childproof