Could this keep a toddler from closing the door?
934431
I don't believe so. When we have multiple windows open in the house it causes some of our doors to slam shut and these prevent that. I'm pretty sure most toddlers could probably still shut the door but I'm not 100% sure of that.
934432
It would help. It depends on the size of the toddler. Also, if the toddler squeezes in between the wall and the door they could close it. These are really nice units. We really like them.
1834808
I guess it might depend on the door and the size of a child's fingers, but since the door doesn't shut totally the fingers don't get closed in. Personally that's never happened to my kids with the Door Monkey.
394286
Nope, not unless you disconnect the velcro. Can't imagine a toddler figuring that out.
1288241
No, it doesn't. I think that it's automatically closing makes it a little safer, because it can't be inadvertently left open. If need be, it would be easy to prop it open with a door stop at the bottom
478926
Yes the door opens, but sometimes its hard to close it correctly (I can close it without any issues, but my 2 year old can not).
947001
No, it simply keeps the door from swinging closed. It might slow them down but it certainly won't prevent it. I bought it because my doors like to close themselves.
1522329
I doubt this would be good for keeping strangers out. It might be a BIT of a deterrent, but would probably be broken through easily if they really wanted to get in. It's much better for keeping your kids from opening doors they shouldn't. Hope this helps!
2272037
yes. we had uncomfortable experience about that. and toddler sitting lock did not work sometime. it is big concern about toddler's safety.
294684
Pulled themselves to a standing position, but not allowed to attempt climbing in. We keep our bedroom door shut so that he does not go into our room. It has a very nicely designed floor base, but, depending on the toddler's height and weight, I would still be extremely cautious.
1744585
It does not have a lock. But my granddaughter is a toddler, and she has never tried to open it. The seal is pretty tight and you have to use some muscle to open it. If your toddler is under the age of 3, I would say depending on their size you should be fine. My granddaughter is two and loves to look at herself in the glass mirror and has never tried to open it.
1771067
This device can be defeated by a 18 month old. That was my experience. It might work if the fit is perfect - whatever that is. But a good stiff pull will open my basement door secured with this. I think it is time for simple solution of a cord tied to eyelets on the door and frame with a simple shoe bow knot that can be untied from either side with a simple pull with the door opened an inch or two.
2116371
Yes, kind of, but the spring in the lock needs some strength to pull, which a toddler cannot. I have a toddler and its working perfectly.
1685237
It closes pretty well...it has a magnetic closer on both doors....you could also rubberband the doorknobs together to keep a young child from opening them. Hope this helps
1639662
Yes. We have adjusted it to not lock upon closing as this is used at the top of the stairs to prevent the family dog from coming downstairs. We do leave it open when she is not around.
1513756
This works by catching the door jamb. If there is a small gap in your exterior doors - it works well. We mainly use it on interior doors to keep kids out of rooms they don't need to be in without supervision. The door stays open a couple of inches, but is too tall for them to reach.
1206311
No. Even one of the low profile usb drives will keep the door from closing completely.
1247725
If a pocket door is like a sliding door, i would say definitely yes, it will do the job of preventing a child from pinching their fingers. The door itself must be about an inch thick so that the foam will hug and stay put.