Today (July 29, 2010) we awarded three of the top childproofing products on the market with our Pediatricians’ Childproof Product Award 2010.

We present the award semi-annually so that parents know about the best childproofing products and services available. These products can prevent many of the senseless injuries we see every day in the pediatric emergency room where we work.

2010 winners are:
• Versagate by Cardinal Gates
• Edge by Rhoost
• Fireplace Hearth Guard by Baby Safety Foam

Versagate
Manufacturer: Cardinal Gates
Model: VG-65
Sold at: Multiple retail and online stores and www.ChildSafetyHouseCalls.com/versagate.html
Our Determining Factors: We chose Versagate for 1) Configurablity of shape and size 2) Wide door 3) Quality of construction

Edge (table corner protectors)
Manufacturer: Rhoost
Model: Edge
Sold at: www.rhoost.com/shop/edge-om and www.ChildSafetyHouseCallsproducts.com/Edge-Corner-Guards.html
Our Determining Factors: Edge is the only cover guard that attaches with a strap rather than adhesive so the furniture will not be damaged.

Fireplace Hearth Guard
Manufacturer: Baby Safety Foam
Sold at: www.babysafetyfoam.com and www.ChildSafetyHouseCallsproducts.com/Custom-Hearth-Fireplace-Guard.htm
Our Determining Factors: We chose Fireplace Hearth Guard for 1) Custom fit to any hearth 2) Easy installation 3) Protects all surfaces not just edges

Factors we considered in evaluating these products include:

Degree of safety provided. Does this product effectively prevent childhood injuries?

Ease of use. Is this product intuitive and easy to use? Does this product safeguard children without significantly inconveniencing the user?

Durability. Will this product withstand heavy use by a busy family or business?

Significance of the safety hazard addressed. Does this product address a major child safety issue? Will this product be useful to a large number of people?

Application of established child safety standards. Has the product been certified by relevant organizations such as the JPMA (Juvenile Product Manufacturing Association)?

Innovation. Does the product advance the field of injury prevention through novel techniques or design?

Child Safety House Calls’ professional experience. Have Child Safety House Calls clients been satisfied with the product?

Nationally a child is treated in an emergency room for an unintentional injury approximately every 90 seconds. Many of these could have been prevented through proper childproofing. If you have questions about childproofing your home, feel free to email or call us at 866-200-7233.

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If you have questions about child proofing your Home or Business, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (757) 200-7233 or Info@ChildSafetyHouseCalls.com.

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About Child Safety House Calls
Child Safety House Calls is led by two emergency room pediatricians and specializes in evaluating and selling through their online child safety store child safety products and childproofing products.   They provide information to parents nationwide on child safety, childproofing your home, and proper childproofing. In Hampton Roads, Virginia, their team conducts child safety house calls to parents in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and Williamsburg.