To prevent poisoning and other injuries.
Child safety locks help us prevent children reaching dangerous products such as cleaning products and medicine.
Always remember no locking device is 100% foolproof, but they can make it more difficult for children to get to these substances.
Keep dangerous products locked away
Child safety locks and lathes are designed to prevent kids to get into drawers and cabinets.
But before you start putting locks on every door, cabinet or drawer, try to store some of these items higher up where they can not reach them.
Below is a selection of special locks that are
inexpensive and easy to install.
Use door knob covers to stop children to go into areas where you don't want them to go.
To open these doorknobs you need to pinch the cover together on both sides. Kids do not have the strength to do this.
Kidco Door Knob Lock Clear 2 Pack
Child safety hinges give finger protection for the hinged side of the door. To protect little fingers from being injured in the hinge space of a door or gate. This simple device is attached to the hinge side of the door. You can also use door stops or door holders to protect your child's fingers.
Never put any furniture or other items children can climb on near to lower windows.
Use window safety locks or if you want to open these windows for fresh air better use safety guards. Window safety guards or gates also prevent children falling through the glass of a closed window.
Still 12 children under the age of 10 fall every year out of windows.
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Little children are always exploring cabinets and drawers. But cabinet doors and drawers can slam shut and pinch little fingers.
The Safe & Shut Cabinet Door & Drawer Lock is a unique child-proofing solution for corner cabinets and end drawers.
Use where interior cabinet locks are impractical or difficult. It utilizes a sturdy durable plastic and a high-bond 3M tape. Snaps open and shut with a child-proof latch..
Here you can find affordable quality baby gates, cabinet locks, outlet covers and more.
To prevent kids opening cabinets you can use magnetic locks. They don't damage the cabinet because you need no hardware to install them.
They are totally concealed and easy to open with a powerful magnetic key.
With sliding cabinet locks, the lock slides over the handles in place.
Though some kids have proven to be smarter than these locks and managed to open them.
Watch
this video on how easy it is to install a tot lok on a cabinet.
Sliding glass door locks prevent children to access patio's and balconies.
Secure patio doors, double hung windows, and sliding doors with the Sliding Door Flip Lock. Simply flip lower latch arm up to lock, and fold it down to unlock. Mounts with clear heavy-duty adhesive. Requires 3/8" gap between doors.
Child safety locks for sliding doors can sometimes be hard to find. These locks can also be used for closets with sliding doors.
Here you can find affordable quality baby gates, cabinet locks, outlet covers and more.
Put toilet locks or lid locks on all toilets in the house to keep little hands and toys out of the toilet.
This award winning design is super easy to install. It automatically resets when the toilet lid is lowered.
As you can see it can even be used on thick, padded or fabric covered toilet seats.
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Beware of putting automatically closing child safety locks on freezers, fridges or clothes dryers where kids can get inside. If they accidentally lock with your child inside, your child may suffocate.
Keep children safe from electrical outlets with self closing outlet covers. Most of these devices are easy to install.
The moment you remove the plug from the outlet they slide in position. The cover should always be big enough so children cannot remove them and choke on them.
Some kids love to play with the cords of your plugged in electric items. The Power Strip Cover protects both the children and the equipment from the dangers of curious little hands. Fits most standard single row outlet power strips and surge suppressors. Prevents the little guys from putting their fingers in sockets, turning off the power strip, or unplugging things.Convenient access to on/off switch and easy to install.
Here you can find affordable quality baby gates, cabinet locks, outlet covers and more.
If you have doubts about certain child safety locks or a particular product, visit or contact the National Safety Council. This non profitable organization is focused on safety and environmental health.
Simple security measures do not have to cost a fortune but can prevent lots of heartache.

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