Children are very curious and like to rummage through the cabinets when you are not in the room. That’s why it’s very important that your child is protected even in such moments and doesn’t hurt himself on the cabinet doors. So if your child likes to open and close cabinets, you might want to think about a child lock for cabinets.
We have compiled a checklist of what you should consider when buying one. With the help of our product recommendations, you’re sure to find the perfect child safety lock for your cabinet very soon!
- Cabinets can contain dangerous items, also things that can break quickly.
- Your child can get stuck in cabinet doors and suffer injuries.
- Cleaning out cabinets can keep babies and toddlers busy all day, even if you forbid it. While your child will have a lot of fun, you will have to constantly watch and clean up.
- Even if you never let your child play and crawl alone. There is always an unobserved moment at some point when the little ones suddenly do something they are not really allowed to do.
- Invisible from the outside, glued or screwed from the inside.
- Visibly glued or screwed from the outside.
- For right angles, sliding doors, swinging doors, drawers and over corners.
- Glued cabinet locks can usually be removed without leaving any residue.
- How the fuses work varies. For example, with a strap lock, latch or with a magnetic hook.
- Magnetic cabinet locks are opened with a magnetic key , which you hold on the hook (invisible from the outside), whereupon it opens. Very safe, because you can store the key childproof (and please find it again!).
- Magnetic locks are not suitable for very thick wood or metal cabinets.
- Belt/strap fuses are opened similar to a seat belt. Good over corners because it is flexible, but visible.
- Latches, depending on model, are pushed down to open cabinets and drawers and it is usually invisible.
- Some cabinet locks can be temporarily deactivated. It is useful if there are not always small children in the house, for example with the grandparents.
- The cabinets can continue to be used as normal.
- As soon as your baby can crawl, it will playfully explore the world. Then you need to install cabinet guards everywhere, because your child can get trapped or find dangerous objects.
- Look for tested cabinet locks that are free of harmful substances and have been tested for safety (GS and TUV test seals).
- If your child can open the cabinet lock by himself, you have to switch to others.
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FAQ About Child Lock
A child safety lock for cabinets should help prevent your child from opening the cabinet doors without your supervision and picking up things that could potentially be dangerous. The locks are available in a variety of designs.
That depends on the specific design you choose. For example, there are child safety locks that only need to be glued on. These can be removed again relatively easily later. You can also fasten them to the wall with screws. However, keep in mind that this approach will leave traces on the cabinet. In addition, there are child safety locks that can be attached inside and outside.
Depending on which fuse you choose, the functions can be quite different. Magnetic fuses are opened with a matching key. However, that this type of lock is not very suitable for very thick wood. Bolts on the other hand, can be pushed down and unlocked quite easily.
A magnetic lock is usually more practical and often easier to use, since the magnetic lock can only be opened with the appropriate key. With a deadbolt on the other hand, you have to open the lock yourself.
A glued-on child safety lock can be removed relatively easy. However, if any residue of the adhesive remains, you can apply oil to the affected areas and let it soak in for a while. You should now be able to remove the residue relatively easy with the help of water. With screwed models on the other hand, you first have to loosen the screws.
A child safety lock can cost up to 20 euros or more. However, this usually depends on what functions the child lock fulfills. For example, a child lock with a magnetic lock will usually be slightly expensive than a conventional lock
Some fuses focus on sustainability and advertise that they use only recyclable material in the manufacture of the child safety lock. Other models on the other hand, are made of plastic that is free of harmful substances and has been tested in advance. Appropriate test seals can help you to check this information.
You should start using a child safety lock as soon as your child can crawl and begins to explore his or her world. You must be able to judge how actively your child will open the cabinet or pick up potentially dangerous objects. As a rule however, you can never go wrong with a child safety lock.
A good child safety lock for cabinets is characterized by a secure locking mechanism. If possible, your child should not be able to open the child lock independently after a short time. In addition, it can be advantageous at some times to deactivate the child lock. Especially when your child is not in the house, you do not have to unlock the lock every time.
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