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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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Baby Proofing My House
Asked by M.B. from Sacramento
on December 31, 2007
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My 6 month old son is showing signs that he is getting ready to crawl. I'm thinking that it's time to childproof our house. I know about the outlet covers, cabinet a...
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- I have a 3 year old that I am stil childproofing for. We have locks on our top cabinets fridge, freezer everywhere. As your son grows just try to stay a few steps ahe...
- Hi M., I like the "Tot Locks" brand of magnetic locks for cabinet drawers and doors. You can get them at most hardware and baby supply stores. The "lock" screws i...
- We have 4 cats and we put a little gate in the doorway to the kitchen to keep our daughter out. It works fine if you have a doorway that a gate will fit in. Good Luck!
Babyproofing Drawers and Furniture
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on February 19, 2008
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We're having some babyproofing challenges that I'm hoping to get some product recomendations for. We can't seem to find any kind of lock for shallow drawers. The dra...
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- As much as we want them to - latches won't stop kids from getting into where they want to. However, Home Depot sells "stubby" screw drivers that are about 1 1/2" tall...
- Have you tried putting up baby gates? I never found any locks or latches that kept my son out of anything. I ended up just closing doors to the areas I didn't want h...
- Even though it can be a pain, the word, "no" has been our best solution at home. There are just some places if my son gets into (and he's smart enough to get through ...
Early Riser.....
Asked by B.V. from Amarillo
on August 3, 2007
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Hi everyone. I have a 7 year old that i am soooo scared for. He wakes up in the middle of the night to early morning and gets into everything. I have woke up to him...
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- Hey B. - I have never had this problem with my kiddos but a few things came to mind. If it is affordable mabe instal a regular burgular alarm (we use ADT). You are ...
- hi my name is N. im a mother of 3 kids a tennager son who is 15 going to be a freshmen this year and two girls 9 and 4 im a happy married mther my husbund works full t...
- Girl, I hear you. I feel like I have to go to bed as soon as the kids go to 'get a leg up on them' in the morning. Both of mine ended up with ADHD issues later - don...
Help! Family Party and Can't Invite Cousin!
Asked by E.K. from Chicago
on August 14, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Well, there's one in every family, and I certainly have a nutcase in mine! I have a cousin (she's 25 years old and we are 2nd cousins). I hate to say this, b...
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- We had nearly the same situation in our family years ago. Trust me, she knows why she is not welcome and the very best thing you can do for your family is refrain fro...
- Do not invite her. If you are asked why not, then let them know you have your concerns. As long as you do not lay blame, it has to be said. It is your house after a...
- I agree with the other poster. Don't invite her and I really don't think you owe anyone an explanation other than, "I have my reasons" or "She knows why she's not wel...
