Protect Your Child From Harm Electrocution is one of the most common risks for infants and young children. That means your home is always a potential danger unless you have socket covers. Child development and safety experts recommend outlet covers as a parent’s #1 safety essential in the home. They’re even more important than safety gates! Why? Because children are curious and want to touch everything they see. Little fingers can slide right into those slits the second you turn your back. This risk may be preventable when you choose our high-quality outlet covers with electrical insulating material.