Start baby proofing! These are the 17 worst hazards in the home for kids

Carpets and rugs make tiles and hardwood floors a softer, warmer place for toddlers to play and land. But they present a fall hazard for your newly crawling or walking baby, and you can trip on them while carrying your little one.

TIP: Consider purchasing a rug with a non-slip backing, or, if you invested in a rug pre-baby, you can buy rug grips for the corners or non-slip pads to prevent the mat from moving about.