childproof

From child + -proof.

childproof (comparative more childproof, superlative most childproof)

1. Designed to be unable for a child to use, operate, or open.

   Because of her arthritis, she always asked not to have childproof caps on her medicine bottles.

2. Made safe for children.

   Synonym: childsafe

   They attempted to make the house childproof by covering all sharp corners with soft foam.

3. Made safe from children; resistant to damage by children.

   After several visits from his darling nephews, Mike's bookshelves were childproof; all breakables and valuable books had been moved out of reach.

childproof (third-person singular simple present childproofs, present participle childproofing, simple past and past participle childproofed)

1. To make something childproof (in any sense).

   I debated childproofing my house, but decided against, on the basis that any scars or burns would serve as object lessons in restraint.