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babyproofer en · NOUN

Etymology

From babyproof + -er.

Meanings

1. One who babyproofs a dwelling.
   • They went ahead with putting in flat-front lacquered maple cabinets in the kitchen, even though they soon had to watch a professional babyproofer drill 300 holes in them for safety latches. 2008 February 14, Julie Scelfo, “Parent Shock: Children Are Not Décor”, in New York Times:
   • Their parents soon become the most ingenious babyproofers alive, and live, for these hectic two years, in houses that are battened down like ships. 2001, Holly Bennett, Teresa Pitman, The toddler years: from 1 to 3:

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