My toddler can easily open the front door at grandma's house to get outside. Will this prevent him from being able to open the front door to get out?
1983557
No. This device prevents the door open from the outside, but the latch is inside and can be removed fairly easily.
1983558
This is better designed to keep people OUT rather than IN, but a toddler would have some trouble manipulating the lock. I'd say it would be about as effective as a child-proof cap on medicine. It'll keep them out until they figure it out. Try a cheap slide bolt at the top of the door.
1983559
It should, but remember it is at door knob height, so it may not take them long to figure out how to open it themselves.
2002467
Yes it can. Basic idea of lock is that a toddler isn't strong enough to do it, although eventually a persistent one may be able to override lock.
716128
It will not work to keep small children out. The doors are sliding doors. You will have to get some sort of child proofing device to prevent the little ones from getting into the console.
2082492
The gate doesn't actually lock, but it latches. It opens outward, away from the center of the play yard. You can push it closed and latch it from outside, or you can reach and pull it toward you from inside. It can be a little tricky to latch sometimes. You have to line things up just right,and sometimes you have to fool with it a little bit. So far, my grandson, age 21 months, has not been able to open it. We have several, one opened up and blocking the bottom of our stairs, and two opened up and joined together in the family room to block the TV and computer.
1071400
The thingie on the end (yep, I'm mechanically inclined!!) can be pretty tight if it is fitting tightly on the place you're putting it. I'm not sure if a 3-year old could unlock it or not (my son is now 25 and I don't remember back that far!). Also, putting it at the top to stop the window from opening may be enough height to keep it out of reach. To be honest, I'd give it a try, maybe start with one and see what you think. I just know I feel secure in my house alone, with my windows open to let air in and not worry that someone can get in. I love these!
110471
Yes, very easily. When its engaged in door slightly open position, there is about 1-4 inches of play, so kids can't open and can't crush fingers. An adult can reach up, tap the device so that it swings on hinge and disengages. Then when the adult swings the door in what would be a closing motion, the unit re-engages. You can disengage easily with one hand, allowing you to carry something in the other.
394286
Nope, not unless you disconnect the velcro. Can't imagine a toddler figuring that out.
509831
We have small grandchildren and they have figured out how to slide the doors open. It hasn't been a big problem for us, but a person could drill some holes in the tracks and insert pegs in the holes to keep little hands from sliding the doors open. We really like the entertainment center and it has held up well thus far.
2063129
There is an on and off switch on top of the device. Yes, your toddler can press the button on the front to turn it on and off. It also has a timer. When it times out it will automatically turn off. You can use the remote to turn it back on without getting real close to the crib.
1893360
Opening requires no strength. Being able to "feel" how to engage or disengage the latch is a bit subtle. For most people, this is an easy open and shut once understood. Depending on Grandpa's functioning ...
139739
Depends on the toddler...but would most likely slow them down enough for you to get to him/her...It's difficult to open by hand, and needs some pressure on the foot pedal. It is a great trashcan, wide enough that my kids don't miss when emptying plates, and keeps the kitchen looking neat
677430
Our 1.5 year old son figured it out unfortunately. There is two locks and he was able to get past the first easily and the other took him a little bit longer. I still recommend this because if the toddler can get past it then he can probably go somewhat safely up the stairs.
170104
Sure. It might shift though. I now use it with my one year old and the five year climbs over it all the time (because the door lock is too difficult for him to open himself.) It stays put. In fact, he'll even sit on the corner rail just to hang out.
1765659
The Safety 1st did not work for a clever cat but probably will work on a toddler. You can always turn the know around so the lock is on the outside rather than the inside of the door.
1510546
Yes, I used it on my back porch and dogs went in and out easy with door open and when toddlers were outside I kept it closed
1080988
Yes. You can make it so you don't have to use the lock. And that is probably the best way. The lock is overkill for preventing small children
1293778
When the gate is not at full tension and the handle was left up my 3 year old was able to open the gate. The tension would have to be a little loose. The door will still stay closed even with the handle up. By the time my children were 4 and 5 they could open the gate with the gate at full tension and the handle down.