Is it safe to put paper under the plug in cover?

Question

I am trying to babyproof a little better and I put paper under the cover and over the socket of my plug ins. Is this a fire hazard?

Answer 1

No, I don't see anything wrong with that. When the outlet is not being used, it's just there doing nothing. There is no heat being developed,and the paper is an insulator so it can't carry any electricity.

Answer 2

Billy is correct, but I don't see how paper is going to protect from shock.

It's when something metallic is stuck in the receptacle that you will have a shock hazard. Buy some of the plastic dummy plugs at the hardware store to properly protect the outlets.