Becoming a parent can be a scary and exciting life event, but ensuring a child's safety, especially in the home, is important. Kaboodle.com has compiled some home safety tips that can be helpful for new parents.

According to the source, any glass furniture in the house should be removed before bringing home a baby. While newborns won't be running into them, glass coffee tables and side tables can be very dangerous as they can break into small pieces.

Parents whose homes have blinds or long draperies are advised to purchase a window blind winder or other household tool that can keep cords and material out of reach of children. While injuries from these are not common, the inexpensive fix is a great precaution.

Other steps toward a safer home include childproofing cabinets, setting up gates to limit access to dangerous parts of the home, covering electrical outlets and securing items that easily fall over. Items kept in cabinets can range from a drawer of medication to cleaning solutions made or chemicals, so keeping these out of reach of kids is crucial, says the source.