Locks to Keep Children Safe
Ways to keep your little Houdini in the house and out of trouble!
The top priority of every parent and guardian is to make sure that children are safe and healthy. Children get injured in and around the home. Childproofing your home is the first step towards attaining the safety of your kids. Ensuring that each door and window of your home is childproof helps avoid accidents and injuries and maintains a safe environment for them.
Advances in technology have made being a parent easier. There are numerous child safety tools available today to monitor children and stop them from accessing unsafe areas. Installing child locks prevent a kid from opening the door and reduces the chances of injuries. It prevents them from opening the door and averts injuries due to moving parts of the doors. Child safety locks are a must for cabinets, doors, windows, and kitchen appliances.
There are different types of locks that can be well-placed to protect our kids:
Door Knob locks
Door knobs appear very attractive to kids, and there will hardly be any that will be left unturned. Investing in doorknob locks is a way to prevent accidental escapes. They are easy to install and fit over the existing doorknob. Doorknob locks are available in various shapes and sizes to make turning the knob more complicated. They are very affordable, and you can purchase them in multi-packs or individually.
Flip locks
They can be attached to the inside of the door frame using an adhesive to keep the doors closed, and prevent little ones from wandering outside. They are not easily noticeable and should be installed high enough to keep the kids from grabbing it. They are inexpensive and work best for hinged doors, sliding doors, pantry, or closet doors.
The door Monkey
This can work on any door type and needs seconds to install. It is attached to the door frame to hold the door in a place. It locks the door in a slightly open position and leaves a small gap to allow air circulation. This lock is easy to remove and can be mounted at any height. It also prevents fingers from getting caught in between the door and the frame.
Top door lock
A top door lock rests on the top of the door or door frame to secure all types of interior doors. It locks and unlocks from either side of the door and is attached at a height not easily accessible to kids.
Keyless locks
Smart locks eliminate the need for traditional locks, and you can use a smart card, number pad, or fingerprint scanner to secure the door. This is best suited for the main entry door. These locks give you the freedom to operate remotely and send a prompt whenever a door is locked or unlocked.
Security door chain
This type of child safety lock is very versatile for the front door. It keeps a toddler inside the house and intruders outside.
Folding door locks
There are specially designed child locks for houses with folding doors. You can install it on the top of the door by sliding it between the doors to prevent them from folding.
Installing sturdy child locks throughout the home is a proactive way to keep your kids away from harm. Consult a locksmith to find out about the best safety locks you can fix to protect the kids.
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