childproof

American  

[chahyld-proof] / ˈtʃaɪldˌpruf /

Or child-proof

adjective

1. resistant to being opened, tampered with, or operated by a child.

   a childproof medicine bottle.

2. made free of hazard for a child.

   a childproof home.

3. made safe from damage by children.

   a childproof living room free of breakable objects.

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verb (used with object)

1. to make childproof.

   to childproof a home.

Etymology

Origin of childproof

First recorded in 1955–60; child + -proof

Example Sentences

How my mom’s been looking at childproof locks for the front door to protect G from herself.

From Literature

The Lubbock mother started a nonprofit, Reese’s Purpose, that successfully pushed for federal legislation that imposed new requirements for battery compartments, childproof packaging and warning labels.

From Los Angeles Times

Just six weeks after the crisis erupted, the company also offered a solution: a new Tylenol bottle with safety features to prevent tampering including a cotton wad, foil seal, childproof cap and plastic strip.

From New York Times

Pharmacists, meanwhile, will place the medicine in a childproof vial before handing it out to patients.

From Washington Times

The kits include “gun cable locks and additional safety devices for childproofing,” according to organizers.

From Seattle Times