You’ve likely seen the shocking videos caught by a nanny cam of a toddler tipping over a dresser or TV cabinet. They open a drawer, climb in, and the weight topples the furniture onto the child. It’s upsetting to watch, and even more so when you realize that too many children lose their lives each year from this common hazard. But have no fear, because it can be prevented with these simple tips ... Make your door lock child proof Install the GlideLok Childproof Door Lock on doors that lead to bedrooms or other rooms containing: dressers armoires grandfather clocks other unstable furniture that a child could climb or pull on Secure your TV and furniture with straps Secure...
Do you know the No. 1 cause of unintentional injuries at home? It applies to adults and children alike. The answer is falls. Children falling down the stairs, off a railing, or out a window are a parent’s worst nightmare. And, depending on the height, such an accident can be fatal. The good news is, tragedies like these can be prevented! Here are our top 7 steps for you to take today to keep your children safe ... Seven tips to prevent falls at home Install gates on stairs. Make sure they are secure and your child can't just push right through them! Install the GlideLok Door Top Lock Child Proof on doors that lead to stairs, such as a...
You know, some of the best products in the market today were created by a small business that saw a need they could fix. And that’s exactly how the GlideLok Door Childproof Lock came to be ... This child proof door lock was invented by a dad of twins, Jack Smith. He runs a childproofing business and saw firsthand how most child locks for doors offer ZERO help in keeping toddlers safe. So, he did something about it. How the GlideLok Door Childproof Lock was born After many proto-types and lots and lots of testing, the GlideLok Top-of-Door Childproofing System was born. Jack and his childproofing installation business in Texas use the GlideLok every single day in their clients’ homes. And...
When you’re looking for a child proof front door lock, the last thing you need are solutions that are both childproof and adult proof. Pinched fingers, mounting frustrations, red hands from squeezing so hard – it’s all a little much, if you ask me. But I understand why some child locks for doors are made this way. When you install something at kid-level, that means the child has hours a day to figure it out. So you have to make it difficult. Not just mentally difficult, but physically difficult. The problem is, it’s incredibly hard for parents as well. The Child Proof Front Door Lock solution for your home My solution? Mount the child lock for doors completely out...
Today, I’m going to share with you why I prefer child proof door locks for the front door that use a screw instead of adhesive. Listen, I can understand why some people are apprehensive about using a screw. There were many times in the past where I was not thrilled about drilling a hole in my house. But with a child lock for doors, it’s different. Here’s why ... Adhesive is weak I don’t care what company makes the adhesive, it is not anywhere near as strong as a screw. When you’re trying to child proof your door handle or door knob, and you choose a lock that mounts with adhesive, it also probably mounts at kid level. You...
