Help to Childproof Fireplace

We tried those foam edge covers but they don't stick. I had decided to use the foam puzzle mats, but wanted something that coordinated with my family room. So, I got a layer of 1-inch foam from the fabric store, found some nice fabric, cut the foam to where it overshoots the edge of the hearth about an inch, and had my mother-in-law cover the foam to make what looks like a seat cushion for the hearth. We get compliments on it all the time and it's is often used as an extra seat when we have lots of company.

C.,

talk to Jack at Infanthouse.com he can give you some great ideas and very reasonable prices. He specializes in infant safety proofing.
K. @ The Nestingplace

We bought this product and LOVED it. www.babysafetyfoam.com Brick/rock is a super hard surface (duh!) and we were concerned about a fall into the side of our tall hearth, as well as the corners.

We have ours covered with a foam alphabet mat (like the kind you would lay out on the floor). It's not too expensive and it covers the entire surface of the hearth.

:-)