4 Practical Home Security Upgrades Ideal for New Parents

 New parents go through a lot of changes when a new baby arrives, including improved security. Security upgrades like cameras and baby monitors are common but can be improved even further with some practical upgrades to the home.

These upgrades not only offer extra protection but also make life easier. Learn about four important security upgrades to implement in your home and how each one is specifically catered toward a new parent.

1. Automatic Door Closers

The first year of being a new parent comes with a lot of stress and a major lack of sleep. For many parents, this combination can lead to a lot of forgetfulness. Forgetting to shut a door can lead to vulnerable homes. An open door can lead to potential crimes, pests and animals, or an impact caused by poor weather.

To prevent the issue, a security company can install automatic door closers. Typically installed on businesses, door closers work on many residential doors like back doors and garage doors. As you leave the home with a baby, baby bag, and other accessories, you do not need to worry about shutting the door behind you. The door can shut and lock automatically.

2. Cross Bar Door Handles

If you have larger doors on your home, like a sunroom door or an access door for the garage, then consider the installation of crossbar door handles. A crossbar is another way for parents to get through doors with their hands full. When carrying a car seat, groceries, and other items, turning a handle could pose challenges.

With a crossbar, simply press your hip or back into the handle to release the door. The crossbar is typically installed on the interior of a door to make home exits easy for parents. The installation is ideal for larger doors that swing outwards. A security company can evaluate your home and determine which doors will work best with the crossbar installation.

3. Master Key Systems

Newborn babies are not patient. You may be in a rush to enter your home, only to fumble around with your keys and struggle to get inside. Make home entrances easy with the installation of a master key system. When you have a master key, the key will work on any lock within the home to enter quickly, and do not have to guess which key to use.

The keys can also work on interior doors. For example, you may keep a door to a basement or closet locked. The locked areas will naturally baby-proof the house, but still, give you quick access with master key use.

4. Safes

In the months after your baby is born, you will receive a lot of important documents. The documents include the baby's birth certificate, social security card, and health insurance cards. Keep all of the documents protected with a safe. A security company can install a wall safe or give you some of the best options for fireproof safes.

A safe will extra layers of protection will keep documents safe and you will know exactly where the important documents are located. Eventually, you will add other documents to the safe including vaccination records and doctor reports. When you know what items you will add in the future, you can decide on a safe that will fit your items for years to come.

4 practical home security upgrades ideal for new parents  4 practical home security upgrades ideal for new parents Reach out to the team at Phoenix Access Control to find out more about our security services and options. Our professional team can upgrade your home before the new baby's arrival so everything is ready for the day of your baby's arrival into your home.