Any parent will tell you young children can get into trouble around the house. That's why two Austin women started a home babyproofing company. News 8 Austin - August 26th, 2001
2003 Nominee for the Most Creative Business Idea Award
Presented by Big Austin to a business that has been financially successful in creating
a new product or innovative business service.
Austin American Statesman on Tuesday, February 18, 2003
Jane Greig-Consumer, Columnist
Q: Are you aware of any services that do childproofing of homes? That
may be an oxymoron! You know, adding door gates, window nets and stops
on cabinet doors?� Tom Richardson
A: For tips on how to childproof a home, such as removing hazards like
knives stored in butcher blocks on countertops and magnets from
refrigerators, visit www.iafcs.com, the Web site of the International
Association for Child Safety. Austin Babyproofing (533-9222) provides
in-home consultation and also sells and installs safety products such as
custom fireplace hearth guards, toilet lid locks, etc.
