Safer Internet Day 2026: The 10-Minute Digital Childproofing Checklist for New Parents (0–24 Months)Safer Internet Day 2026 was Tuesday, February 10th — but if you have a baby or toddler, online safety probably isn’t top of mind.
And that’s normal.
For ages 0–24 months, digital safety isn’t about what your child is doing online…
It’s about what your devices are doing in your home: baby monitors, Wi-Fi cameras, smart speakers, photo sharing, and apps that store your baby’s personal info.
If you’re a busy parent, this checklist is for you.
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✅ The 10-Minute Digital Childproofing Checklist1) Secure your baby monitorBaby monitors are one of the most common weak spots in home tech.
Do this:
  • Change the password
  • Turn on 2-factor authentication (if available)
  • Update the firmware in the app settings
  • Make sure sharing links are OFF
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2) Lock down your home Wi-FiYour Wi-Fi is the “front door” to your baby monitor and smart devices.
Do this:
  • Change your router admin password
  • Turn on automatic updates
  • Use WPA2/WPA3 security
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3) Reduce oversharing (without killing the fun)New parents take thousands of photos. You should.
But babies can’t consent, and the internet doesn’t forget.
Safer sharing tips:
  • Avoid bath photos
  • Don’t post full name + birthdate together
  • Don’t show your address (mail, packages, house numbers)
  • Don’t post daycare names or routines

4) Fix your phone photo privacy settingsThis is one of the biggest accidental privacy leaks for new parents.
Do this:
  • Turn off location tagging in your camera settings
  • Check iCloud / Google Photos sharing
  • Make sure shared albums aren’t public links

5) Make your parenting apps saferMost parents use at least one:
  • baby tracking apps
  • sleep trackers
  • feeding logs
  • smart baby device apps
Quick safety wins:
  • Use strong passwords
  • Turn off unnecessary permissions (location/mic)
  • Don’t reuse important passwords
6) Add one simple family ruleThis rule prevents a lot of risk:
Don’t log into baby monitor apps, baby trackers, or medical portals on public Wi-Fi.
Coffee shops, airports, and hotel Wi-Fi aren’t worth it.
If you need to check something, use your phone hotspot.

❤️ Quick reminder for overwhelmed parentsIf you’re reading this while holding a bottle, bouncing a baby, or surviving a nap fight…
You’re not behind.
Digital safety isn’t about perfection — it’s about closing the biggest gaps with the least effort.
This checklist is a great start.

How AZ Childproofers can helpDigital safety is one layer. Physical safety is still the biggest risk for babies and toddlers — especially:
  • falls
  • choking
  • drowning
  • furniture tip-over
  • climbing hazards
  • doors, drawers, and cabinets
If you want a home that’s safer without spending hours researching products, we can help.
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