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Toddler Locks
Asked by C.W. from Killeen
on April 5, 2009
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Ok I have decided that only way to keep food in the kitchen instead of being used as fairy dust on my floors is to lock it in. I would like to know what kind of kitch...
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- Coming from a Mom whose kid "gets into" things while I am using the bathroom, I feel your pain. Some helpful advice on cabinet locks. The one I liked the most was th...
- There is a bigger issue here than toddler locks. You are all over the place and "not giving your kids the calm consistent guidance and attention that they need". If yo...
- we're happy with Tot-Locks. you simply install them and when you need to have them locked, you can do that, or you can choose to leave them unlocked which is very nice...
Cabinet Locks
Asked by T.P. from Dallas
on August 24, 2009
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My little one is now into everything. She just turned one and has already found my recycling bin with a minor injury. She wants to play in all the cabinets with my p...
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- do you have knobs? I just put a hair elastic band or thick rubberband around the knobs and it works like a charm. I leave certain drawers or cabinets open with non d...
- The magnetic ones work wonders! I think they are called Tot Locks.
- as a mom of three about to be four and a preschool owner, you will be better off giving your child one cabinet as hers with dishes lids and spoons to play with while y...
Have You Used the Magnetic Tot Lock?
Asked by M.P. from New York
on January 8, 2009
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Hi, I need to childproof my dresser drawers. They are easy to pull out and need somehting to keep it shut from the baby (10months). I've seen the magnetic tot lock by...
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- they are great especially since they dont open a crack, like the regular cabinet locks, where fingers get pinched if the baby starts to open the door, gets fingers in ...
- We are using them in our kitchen and like them a lot. My only suggestion would be to have a bunch of the "unlock" parts in various places. We started with just 1 "un...
- Love my Tot Locks!! Well worth the extra cost. And once your kids outgrow the need, you can flip the switch and not have to worry. Then if a friend comes by with yo...
Looking for Recommendations on Cabinet and Drawer Locks
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on October 21, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I need to purchase cabinet and drawer locks so my 15 month old cannot get in and empty everything out while I cook. Any advice would be appreciated.
Than...
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- I use the tot lock for the dangerous cabinets like under the sink and where we keep the medications. For cabinets and drawers with pots and pans and tupperware, I jus...
- Hi there! We also installed Tot Locs in our kitchen and there is no way that child can open the cabinets. I know someone mentioned that they were a pain to install, bu...
- I was just at my grandmother's house and she put rubberbands around the cabinets while we were there. My mom said, yep that is what we did before these fancy things c...
Toddler-proof Locks for Doors Leading Outside
Asked by K.K. from Phoenix
on November 12, 2010
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Hi, moms. My son just figured out how to unlock the front door at my parents' house. Can anyone recommend any products or special tot-proof locks that we can purchase ...
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- You can get a simple slide type or chain type lock and install it at adult reach height. That's what the police suggested to me when my then 3 year old decided to see...
- Do you have the door knob covers? My toddler hasn't figured those out yet.
- I agree with kelley e about the deadbolt. not only will it keep a child from escaping but in some cases may lower home owner insurance premiums
Landlord Changed Locks! Should I Call Police?
Asked by R.W. from Jackson
on April 15, 2009
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Last week we recieved a "Notice to Quit" from the Property Managment Co. (We decided to move, and so did not pay rent as we were going to be out by...well Yesterday) T...
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- That's a sticky one. If they get an eviction notice and a judgement then you have to pay the back rent and the fee's he's trying to stick you with. Even though you ...
- As an FYI the bill for the painting and the carpet cleaning is illeagal. Those are considered things that will have to be done between tenants anyway and are the resp...
- It was completely illegal what the landlord did! You are quite right, unless you notified them of your intent to move by a certain date it you stayed beyond that. I ...
We Lost the Tot-Loc magnet...any Tricks on How to Get the Cabinets to Open?
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on January 19, 2010
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We have a few of our cabinets set up with the Tot-Loc babyproofing system. Unfortunately, we have managed to lose the magnet that is needed to open the doors. We liv...
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- I'm not familiar with those locks, but you might be able to buy a strong magnet that might work. Something more heavy duty than a simple refrigerator magnet.
- Home Depot also sells the Tot-Locs. Is that closer? Good luck.
- You can go to the hardware store and purchase a few super magnets. The ones we found were small and we put a few together to be able to hold it to use. Good Luck
Need a Handyman to Install Draw Locks
Asked by B.B. from Chicago
on December 14, 2006
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I have 7 magnetic tot locks I need someone to install. My husband drilled through one drawer, messed up one, and took 2 hours to get the one on he did right. Please ...
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- Hi B.: For all my handyman needs I go to Frank Manella at Slip Proof Safety. His phone number is ###-###-#### and his prices are so reasonable. I am calling him ba...
- LOL! Can't help you dear but it sure gave me a good laugh. =) Kiss his boo boo finger and thank him for trying. *snicker*
- My recommendation would be Protective Parents Childproofing out of Villa Park. They can also give you a walk through evaluation of your home and offer any suggestions...
Childproofing Cabinets - Recommendations Please
Asked by D.G. from Chicago
on June 8, 2008
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I'm looking for a recommendation in childproofing our cabinets and drawers. A friend highly recommended TOT LOCKS but it involves drilling deep into cabinets and thei...
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- Is there really anything in you cabinet that could her hurt your baby? With my first child I went crazy with baby locks etc. With my second I placed everything I felt ...
- Adhesive Mount Magnetic Cabinet Lock - we love it! ordered it from one step ahead - but have also seen it at Babies R Us - no drilling - it has a magnet key for you t...
- We used totlocs on some of our cabinets. They really get the job done! Unfortunatley, they are pricey and they were a SUPREME pain in the neck to install with much d...
Childproofing
Asked by C.T. from Detroit
on April 17, 2008
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Can anyone recommend some good childproofing locks for the drawers. I bought some from Babies R Us but they do not stay on the furniture. My kids are constantly pull...
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- I would take this in a different direction, just because I'm efficient and object to mindless busywork. If you were to take everything out of the drawers and instea...
- I know this is not what you requested but you could start teaching them "no touch". I have a son that will be 4 in June and a 19 month old son and they both started l...
- Lowes Hardware has a good selection but I have found that Babies R Us had the most variety. Ours are an off brand and are the kind that you have to pinch to open from ...
