Lockers for lockers and cupboards, sliding wardrobes
You can protect your baby from the contents of bedside tables and cabinets using locking locks.
- Door locks for cabinets and household appliances can be adhesive based and mounted outside at a height unattainable for a small explorer - these are suitable for refrigerators, cabinets and furniture.
- Cabinet locks you need fasten from inside furniture with small screws, suitable for wooden cabinets.
- Eat U-shaped and C-shaped door locks cabinets that are attached to handles and prevent them from being opened. This also includes all kinds of rings - blockers cabinet handles.
The cost of locks for cabinets and household appliances with doors ranges widely from 30 to 550 rubles , depending on the type.
Multi-purpose locks from Poupy, Chicco, Mothercare, Safety 1st, etc. have a price from 150 to 300 rubles.
External or external installation
Locking devices in this category consist of two elements, one of which is mounted on the facade (hinged door or drawer), and the other on the end (side part). Child locks are attached to furniture using adhesive tape. Self-tapping screws are practically not used so as not to damage furniture facades with drilled holes.
The design of all external locks is based on a mechanical lock that operates on the principle of a fastex fastener: it opens by pressing the side ribs or some element on the fixing part. External locks cannot boast of universal use.
For each opening system, a specific modification of the mechanical lock has been developed:
- flexible blocker. The advantage of this model is its quick and easy installation on any doors, including drawers, as well as the ability to adjust the required length of the structure. Consists of a flexible part (can be made of silicone, plastic, Velcro, tape) and two clamps at the edges;
- straight hook latch . Suitable for swinging double doors only. A modern analogue of the good old iron hooks: the locking parts are attached to the door facades;
- folding clamp. Strictly speaking, this is more of a stopper than a lock. Used in wardrobes. The mechanism is mounted at the junction of the door panels, and, thanks to the folding elements, it acts as a stopper. The design varies: butterflies, light switch button, etc.;
- corner latch. The L-shaped mechanism is suitable for cabinets with drawers, single-leaf hinged or hinged doors: the parts are mounted on the facade and end of the furniture.
Expert opinion
Korzhavin Daniil Dmitrievich
Designer of stylish home furniture
All external fastening locks are mechanical, hence their low cost, which is a definite advantage. Flexible locks do not require precision during installation, which cannot be said about latch locks. A deviation of a few millimeters when installing the lock-locking platform pair will lead to loss of functionality: either the lock will jam or it will not close properly.
Door locks for children's safety at home
These devices will protect you from closing/opening interior doors, and therefore from pinching your fingers.
You can choose various devices for this purpose that best suit your requirements.
- There are blockers installed between the door and the jamb on the hinge side and not allowing them to be closed.
- Other bollards, floor-mounted, are installed down below the door and don't let them slam shut.
- The third blockers for interior doors, on the contrary, do not allow the child to open them - they work like a lock and are attached to the door with reliable Velcro or small screws.
- Door striker allows you to fix the door in the position required, without the ability to open or close the door.
- There are special locks for door handles, which prevent doors from closing and will not allow the baby, for example, to accidentally get locked in the bathroom.
The cost of door locks ranges from 75 to 350 rubles .
Attention! The door handle lock is selected according to the type of handle lock. It should also be taken into account that all door locks must close and open quietly, so as not to wake the baby when he is sleeping.
FAQ on children's furniture locks
What happens if the battery in a smart protective device runs out?
In such cases, the lock is automatically unlocked until the batteries are replaced.
Are flexible locks suitable for wardrobes?
A flexible lock can be used for sliding doors in several cases: - If the door leaves are “recessed” a few centimeters into the cabinet body. The blocker is placed on an indentation in the side wall and door leaf. — If there is access to the ends of the cabinet (not placed against a wall or other furniture).
What type of security lock is not suitable for kitchen counters?
Since the kitchen tables are covered with a countertop that has a large depth, and form a single row from wall to wall (most often), external corner latches are not suitable for use due to the impossibility of installation.
What material is better to choose a flexible blocker from?
There is no big difference between blockers made of different materials. The main negative reviews are related to the quality of the adhesive tape and fastener. But fabric tapes can tear if the seams are poorly processed. And rough plastic can damage furniture.
Is the adhesive tape easily removed after removing the external security lock?
Despite the fact that the adhesive tape fastening system is considered gentle compared to self-tapping screws, it can be very difficult to get rid of adhesive tape and marks. This often causes damage to the façade coating.
How to open a cabinet with a magnetic security device if the key is lost?
The magnetic latch can be opened by any magnet with sufficient strength (in other words, approximately the same size as the key used).
Locker for cabinet drawers
You can protect your baby from the box suddenly falling onto his feet using special latches that are secured from the inside, blocking the drawer from being pulled out. Such blockers are usually attached with small screws to the inside of the furniture.
Lockers for cabinet drawers cost from 60 to 120 rubles , depending on the modification.
Protective corners and covers for furniture
These devices will protect the baby from accidental impacts on sharp corners of furniture. Protective corners or covers for table corners are usually sold in sets - 2-4 pcs.
The imagination of the developers of these devices made it possible to make soft spherical silicone pads that absorb shock, and soft shock-absorbing corners that tightly cover the dangerous corner of the furniture, and soft pads on the edges of furniture around the entire perimeter - for example, a table.
Protective corners for furniture cost from 120 to 400 rubles per set.
Kitchen Stove Protectors
- We fix the switches on the stove protective caps. They will protect the child if he wants to “spin his wheels.”
- At the same time we buy screen for stove (it will block the baby’s access to the hot surface) and door lock oven.
You can buy protective caps for stove handles for 130-150 rubles per set (2 pcs.).
A protective screen for a plate made of metal tubes or plexiglass can be attached to suction cups or self-adhesive tape - this device from Mothercare, Safety 1st, Chicco costs about 1000-1800 rubles .
Child safety locks: main advantages
The main positive qualities of such products are:
- versatility - the latches are easily attached to any surface except glass (even window locks must be installed on the frame);
- ease of installation - security locks are mounted using a self-adhesive base, which reliably fixes the element to the surface;
- harmless to furniture - traces from products are removed using alcohol-containing cleaning products.
Soft door shock absorbers
These protective devices (material - rubber or plastic) are usually put on the upper edge of the door and will save your fingers from getting pinched , preventing the doors from suddenly slamming.
The cost of soft shock absorbers is from 70 to 200 rubles , depending on the manufacturer.
Attention! Don’t go for a fun, “childish” design of shock absorbers (for example, in the form of animals) - you don’t want to attract the attention of the little ones to them.
Protective film and opening blocker – safety features for windows
- We “renew” the glass on the windows with a special film to protect the baby from cuts - the film is glued to the glass and holds the fragments if the child accidentally hits the window with a toy.
- Removable handles on the windows won’t hurt either - the baby simply won’t be able to open the window with the handle removed.
- Additional insurance will be frame locks - they notify parents with an audible signal when the window opens.
Protective film from Chicco, Mothercare, Safety 1st, which you can purchase in rolls (61x183 cm) and cut to size at home, costs about 1000-1400 rubles .
Window locks Safety 1st, Baby Dan, etc. can be purchased for 250-380 rubles .
Attention! Window locks must be selected according to the type of window (rising, inward or outward opening, sliding).
How can you protect your children from dangerous furniture?
- Standard type locks are a fairly effective way to protect furniture, but their installation requires installation of a device that requires sacrificing appearance.
The lock prevents hanging drawers from opening completely.
- Modern security locks and fasteners do not leave traces behind, are fastened quickly and securely, and every adult can install them. Opening and closing them is not difficult, but a child cannot do it.
Prevents unplanned opening of cabinets and equipment. Attaches with suction cups.
- Special handles with built-in locks and blockers. To use them, just put them in place of the old handles. And in the future they can be changed back. The good thing about such devices is that you don’t have to make separate holes in the furniture. At the same time, they are the most convenient to use, do not require additional complex manipulations when opening and closing cabinets, and do not risk being detached or lost during operation.
Does not allow doors to be opened and thus protects the child from objects that may fall out of the cabinet and prevents the possibility of pinching.
- Of course, if it is not possible to purchase special devices, people have to make do with improvised materials. The cabinet handles are tied together with ropes or rubber bands. Drawers are secured with tape or Velcro. On a cabinet with a sliding door, you can “wedge” a wheel that helps it open and close. However, with such methods, a lot of inconveniences arise: the ropes have to be untied each time, the tape does not secure the doors securely, and it is difficult to wash it off the furniture. Over time, such methods begin to succumb to children’s hands and turn out to be useless. For particularly active children, they are not a problem at all. Often the parents of such a baby have to move all the cabinets and chests of drawers in the house to face each other or to the wall. Imagine how problematic it turns out to be for adults to take anything from there.
Does not allow doors to be opened and thus protects the child from objects that may fall out of the cabinet.
Protective cover for faucet and bath mat
- Safety in the bathroom is first and foremost rubber relief mat on suction cups at the bottom of the bath.
- We equip the bathroom cabinets with the locks .
- We put it on the tap soft shock-absorbing casing, which will protect the child if he slips in the bathroom and becomes an obstacle to opening/closing taps.
A protective corset for the faucet from Bebe Confort, Kel-Gar, Safety 1st costs from 450 to 1000 rubles .
A bath mat can be purchased for 200-500 rubles .
Attention! Most faucet guards are designed for fixed faucets.
Security gates, safety doors for stairs and doorways, partitions
- Is there a need to block a young researcher’s access to the kitchen, balcony or stairs? We buy security gates. Material – wood, plastic or metal, mounting methods – your choice.
- Additionally, you can purchase panels that can be used to fence off a safe play area in the room.
Security gate PATROL FAST from Ikea, opening in both directions, costs 1,400 rubles , sliding gates made of beech - 2,000 rubles .
Sliding security gates from Safety 1st can be purchased for 2000-3500 rubles .
An accordion-folding lightweight portable safety barrier from Baby Dan and KidCo that changes width costs RUB 2,500-3,500 .
Multifunctional protective partitions from Baby Dan, Mothercare, KidCo cost about 8,000-10,000 rubles .
Radio and video baby monitor
Not a single modern mother can do without these devices. If the baby is sleeping, and the mother wants to have time to take a bath or wash the dishes, then you can take this device with you so as not to miss the awakening of the inquisitive baby .
A baby monitor or video baby monitor will cost you from 3,000 to 12,000 rubles , depending on the model of the device and the set of functions in it.
Anti-tip system for furniture and equipment
We protect young climbers who are determined to conquer furniture Everests with the help of special fittings or steel corners - they will prevent heavy furniture from tipping over if the child hangs on a wardrobe door or climbs into an unlocked dresser drawer.
Depending on the modification of the anti-tip system, as well as on the manufacturer, the cost of the device will range from 200 to 400 rubles .
Attention! It is better to choose an “anti-tip” system equipped with a belt that holds the furniture - if necessary, in order to move the furniture away during cleaning and then secure it again, you will only need to unfasten and fasten the belt.
Defense Mechanisms
The simplest devices for locking cabinet doors and cabinets can be made with your own hands. Our mothers and grandmothers used such simple methods using improvised means. Two adjacent door handles can be tied with a strong thick thread, rope or elastic band.
The disadvantage of this method is that the baby may well, over time, master the method of getting rid of such a “lock” and, with his own hands, open up access to the hidden depths of the furniture shelves. In addition, this is inconvenient for adults themselves, because the rope or elastic band will have to be removed every time you need to take something from the closet, and then re-attached to the handle.
Drawers or wardrobe doors can be blocked by gluing a strip of wide adhesive tape or insulating tape to their sliding surface. The disadvantages of this method are the same as those described above. In addition, the tape will leave sticky marks that are difficult to remove on furniture surfaces. You can curtain a chest of drawers or a cabinet with a large blanket or tablecloth.
The child will most likely see only a solid piece of matter and move on to more interesting things. This method is only suitable for very small and unintelligent children. It can be used as a temporary measure until more secure locking devices can be installed as soon as possible.
Sometimes furniture doors or drawers are equipped with mortise locks. Basically, such locks were often found in old furniture. In this case, you just need to find the key and do not forget to close the lock on the furniture with it after each use. Keep keys to cabinets and shelves out of the reach of small children. And of course, it is very undesirable to forget the storage location or lose the treasured key. In this case, taking the necessary items from bedside tables and chests of drawers will no longer be possible for an adult. However, modern furniture manufacturers do not often embed locks into drawers and doors.
If possible, it is better to take care of such furniture in advance by choosing the appropriate model or having it made to special order. It is not entirely advisable to embed such locks into existing furniture. The difficulty is choosing the lock itself.
Personal protective equipment for children - helmet and knee pads
- knee pads on sale that protect against injuries when falling, as well as a shock-absorbing soft helmet on the head that protects it from impacts.
- In addition to the equipment, you can also purchase anti-slip strips with adhesive backing - they are most needed on the bathroom floor, in the hall and on the stairs.
You can buy a protective children's helmet POMMELINNA for 650 rubles , a Bebe Confort helmet for 900 rubles .
Soft knitted knee pads Safety 1st cost 350 rubles .
Anti-slip tape costs about 130 rubles per 5-meter reel.
Try to keep up to date with all the new products for the safety of your baby in the house. All these devices will certainly minimize the risk of injury to the child , but your main task is to be careful and not leave the baby unattended .
Closing the closet from the child
Hinged cabinet doors are also better protected from children. Otherwise, leaving him alone for a minute, you risk returning to the room to find a pile of linen from the lower shelves and your little one happily frolicking with him. As a rule, U-shaped latches are installed on swing doors.
This is the simplest method of protection, since it does not require drilling holes in the furniture, or even gluing the protection to the surface of the furniture.
You can also use latches in the form of plastic hooks. They consist of two parts: the first part is attached to one cabinet door, and the other - the hook itself - is installed on the other door. When the doors are closed, the cabinet is locked with a hook.
The closet door can also be locked. A mirror on a wardrobe is a very attractive item for a baby. Usually, small children enthusiastically roll closet doors, look at their reflection in the mirror, and drag all the things from the lower shelves to the floor.
Of course, devices that are installed on hinged cabinets are not suitable for sliding wardrobes. But still, today there is protection for such furniture. The most popular type of security for sliding wardrobes is the butterfly latch. It is installed on one of the doors, next to the second door. When the “wings” are lowered, the cabinet door is in a movable state. By pressing a special button, the “butterfly wings” rise and prevent the cabinet door from rolling.
