Having kids changes not just someone’s life but also the home. Children are curious by nature, and without babyproofing and later childproofing the house, children can get hurt in dozens of ways. Between the corners of coffee tables, cleaning supplies, and breakables, just about everything is a child’s playground. 

However, the need to childproof a living space doesn’t just go away as kids get older. It’s almost more critical because older kids can find hiding spots, get into more areas, and cause elevated mischief. 

A particularly sensitive object parents need to secure is weapons like guns, as not properly doing so can be deadly. Even if a kid knows in their head that guns are dangerous, they often have a difficult time tamping down impulses that might prompt them to poke around. 

Less severely, there’s a good chance an older kid will inspect or mess around with prized valuables like sports memorabilia or musical instruments that are either impossible, difficult, or expensive to replace. 

So, why wait until something happens to take advantage of smart storage? There are plenty of options for parents (or even individuals who want extra security in the home). 

How Does Smart Storage Work?

Let’s face it: Parents are busy. Whether a parent works or stays at home, watching kids 24/7—even (or especially) as they grow up and become independent—is impossible. Rather than having a complicated physical installation, the smart storage company, Kinisium, doesn’t require a setup and sends text messages to parents whenever weapons, medicine cabinets, valuables, or even something like Christmas presents are accessed. 

Even if someone doesn’t have children, smart storage is helpful for anyone who often has kids visiting their home, like aunts, uncles, grandparents, or family friends. In these cases, the home will usually be less childproof, making it a vital tool to keep babies, kids, and teens safe. 

Of course, anyone with valuables can find it helpful, whether someone uses it as a failsafe for potential robbery or a tool to keep visiting adults from messing with prized or dangerous possessions. Everyone has that family member or friend who can’t help their nosy snooping. Now, customers can snoop back to protect their spaces.

The Importance of Safety Measures

There’s no one better than an actual parent to design smart storage solutions. Personal experience goes a long way in understanding how kids tick and the problem areas in the home that need tending to. Kinisium co-founder Nicky Zabetian was proactive about childproofing the house when she started having kids. It didn’t take long for Zabetian to realize that the importance of safety measures doesn’t just vanish as kids grow up. No matter how old your children are, it is important to keep items like guns and medicine cabinets safely secured.

Zabetian says, “Why should we stop worrying about keeping a home safe just because the kids have gone from crawling and toddling to running and riding bikes? We all need Kinis to continue to keep our kids safe.”

A Solution to Following CAP Laws

Any responsible gun owner knows that it’s vital to keep guns and other weapons out of the reach of minors. Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws are in place in 35 states. Not only is it necessary from a safety standpoint, but securely storing firearms is the law in these states. 

Failure to comply with these laws can result in anything from criminal to civil penalties, with each state having different rules and age requirements. It’s not always enough to keep weapons in what parents may deem as a secure location. Kids have a way of getting into the spaces they’re barred from. 

Smart security systems add a protective measure that puts parents’ minds at ease with real-time updates when these areas are accessed. 

Written in partnership with Tom White