CHILDPROOFING DOORS
Doorways are just as irresistible for young children. Since they
lead to rooms, hallways, closets, staircases, and the outdoors,
a thorough safety check should involve securing doors so your
child will not have access to unsafe areas. This will also prevent
little fingers from being caught inside a door jamb or within
the hinges. Several products are designed specifically for this
purpose, but in the case of hinged doors, a simple solution to
prevent finger pinching is to place a towel over the top of the
door so it will not close all the way.
Always lock doors leading to the yard as well as those leading
to staircases, storage areas, workshops, cellars, garages,
bathrooms, even closets since they often contain unsafe items
such as ties, belts, purses and plastic bags. You'll also want
to make sure that no door can be locked from the inside without
being opened from the outside so your child cannot get locked
inside a room.
To protect kids from the dangers of doors leading to cellars,
garages and workshop areas, an Automatic Door Closer is a wise
investment since it will "remember" to close the
door behind you after you leave a room. Since many laundry
rooms are located in the cellar, this item can be a “must” to
help prevent an accidental stairway fall. Just keep in mind
that this product will only close, but not lock the door.
Example:
Door Closer
Item # 326
Glass doors can cause bumps and bruises and those in older
homes may be more breakable if the glass is not tempered.
Try applying decals at your child's eye level if necessary
and make sure the glass is tempered or safety glass.
Be sure to check all your door stops. Most homes have two-piece
door stops. These have a rubber cap which can be removed by
a child and presents a choking hazard. Replace them with one-piece
style door stops that easily screw into baseboards.
TYPES AND STYLES OF DOOR SAFETY PRODUCTS
Safety Products for Hinged Doors
Many different products help minimize the dangers of hinged-style
doors. Some hook over the top or side of doors to prevent doors
from being shut and pinching fingers. Others hold the door
open to help prevent injury from swinging doors.
Example:
Door Positioner, 2 pk.
Item # 5140-2
More often, parents will want to insure that doors are kept
closed, and a variety of products will prevent children from
opening doors but will allow adult access. A Doorknob Cover
fits over a standard style doorknob and does not allow the
doorknob to turn in the usual manner. An adult must tightly
grip the cover over two points, while turning the doorknob
to open the door. Some Doorknob Covers easily install with
a hinged design while others may be more difficult to install
and use.
Example:
Clear Grip Doorknob Cover, 4 pk.
Item # 6382-2
Door Latches also keep hinged doors closed. Some mount at the
top of the door keeping them out of your child’s reach
and also making them less noticeable. Some styles mount on
the sides of doors and are better suited for doors which
are too high for adults to reach or doors that you want older
siblings to be able to open.
Examples:
Deluxe Top Door Lock.
Item # 2006
Flip Lock, 2 pk.
Item # 2002-2
Safety Products for Bi-Fold Doors and Sliding Doors
These locks are designed for non-hinge-style doors such as
bi-fold doors and sliding glass doors. Bi-Fold Door Locks slide
over the top hinged area of bi-fold doors to keep them closed..
Sliding Door Stops have suction cups that secure to sliding
glass doors to keep them tightly closed. These items can also
be used to keep the door opened to a desired position during
summer months.
Examples:
Deluxe Bi-Fold Door
Lock
Item # 310-2
Sliding Door and Window Lock, 2 pk.
Item # 2005
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