Reviews about Locks & Guards

this2shallpass19 says "Keeps outlet safe from baby, but still easy for mom to use." about Safety 1st Swivel Outlet Cover

this2shallpass19 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:56:07 GMT

After hearing bad things about the little two pronged outlet plugs, I decided to try something else. I am so glad that I got the Safety 1st Swivel Outlet Cover because it is so easy to use and still keep my baby safe. You just unscrew and remove your old outlet and screw this one on in it's place. The outlet holes are at an angle so your baby can't stick their fingers or anything else in there. To use the outlet, you just insert the tip of your plug and turn and then the plug will pop right into the holes. I definitely recommend them.

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bubblegirl79 says "Child proof? HUH!!!!" about Safety 1st Outlet Plugs

bubblegirl79 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:59:40 GMT

I have tried the Saftey First Outlet Plugs with both of my children and they just don't work. Both of my children were able to pull them out. It seems like they attract the childrens attention more then diverting them from the danger. When my 3 yr old daughter was younger( I mean months old) she was able to pull them out with ease. And now my 1yr old son has been pulling them out since he started crawling. Whats the deal? I thought they were supposed to be child proof. There not even baby proof!!! I have had to resort to rearranging the furniture to cover the outlets and you can only imagine what that looks like. And if were not careful my son will sneak under a chair or somthing and pull them out. And where do they end up? You guessed it. In his mouth. Real SAFE!...

swimmachic says "Definitly keeps the little ones, and sometimes adults Out." about Safety 1st Cabinet Flex Lock

swimmachic — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:33:57 GMT

This cabinet flex lock works very well at keeping my little one out of the cupboard where the cleaning supplies are kept, however some of its drawbacks are that it can be difficult for adults to use too, It is kind of tricky to operate. The Safety 1st Cabinet Flex Lock is only good on two door cabinets, so you have to buy something entirely different (and not necessarily as effective) for your single door cabinets....

AWESOMEMOM88 says "Don't present much of a challenge to little engineers" about Safety 1st Outlet Plugs

AWESOMEMOM88 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:08:16 GMT

I am a big fan of most safety first products. I bought them to childproof my house when my son was born 20 years ago, and many of the latches and locks are still in use today (I just got used to the darn things being there and it never occurred to me to remove them when he got older. I also didn't have to re do the childproofing thing when my daughter came along 12 years later. ) In this one area though, the outlet covers are just mediocre compared to other safety first products. Those little fingers seem better able to manipulate the covers than big, fat, grownup hands. I was forever picking them up off the floor or running over them with the vacuum cleaner. I didn't necessarily see them as a choking hazard, but then neither of my kids were into pacifiers and other such items that you can chew or suck on for comfort. And I can't say that they are necessarily any worse than other products of their type. It seems once kids see you remove one of them to plug in an appliance,......

Jo says "Safety 1st Corner Edge Cushions aren't just for baby!" about Safety 1st Corner Edge Cushions

Jo — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:01:24 GMT

To the Point

When my mom took her first fall in the Assisted Living Facility she is in I realized I had to do something to the sharp corners on her coffee table. She's had this table for years but this apartment is smaller than the condo in Florida so I'm even more concerned with safety. I remembered the corners I used for my own children and headed to Target where I found 4 Foam Corners by Safety 1st. If I had looked online I would have found clear corners which I know she would like better. These come in white and tan. The only ones Target had were tan so I bought them for about $10.00.

A Closer View

I liked the fact they can be taken on and off. Safety 1st corners come with a lot of adhesive so if my mom takes these off (for company) then I can just put a piece of adhesive on the back of the L- shaped corner and we're good to go. There are plenty of adhesive pieces to keep her going for a long time. The tape is double sided sticky so it's easy to use and they stay in place.

The Safety...

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CrystaBush says "Safety 1st has made a cabinet lock that I feel safe using!" about Safety 1st Grip 'n Go Cabinet Lock

CrystaBush — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:39:22 GMT

Safety 1st
Grip 'n Go Cabinet Lock

What is it?
The Grip 'n Go Cabinet Lock by Safety 1st is a different type of cabinet lock then Safety 1st has previously made. Safety 1st advertises the SecureTech lock indicator which assures you that the device is locked or unlocked. Made to secure two cabinets together, you simply open the lock up by holding down a small release button on the bottom of the lock. You then place the Grip 'n Go Cabinet Lock around the cabinet handles or knobs that you would like to secure. Simply push in the release button and hold it down while you slide the lock tight. When you have it as tight as you can, release the release button. There is a little sliding picture that shows your cabinet is locked.

My Viewpoint!
After trying another cabinet lock Safety 1st Cabinet Slide Locks, I needed a product that would keep my cabinets locked, secure and wouldn't break! Skeptical of using another Safety 1st Cabinet Lock product, I still went ahead and purchased the Grip...

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CrystaBush says "These cabinet slide locks break way too easily!" about Safety 1st Cabinet Slide Locks

CrystaBush — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:04:42 GMT

Safety 1st
Cabinet Slide Locks

What is it?
The Cabinet Slide Locks from Safety 1st are child resistant locks that you place on your kitchen or bathroom cabinets to keep children from being able to open the cabinets. In order to be opened, the lock must be gripped on both ends and slid down off the plastic poles.

One Cabinet Slide Lock cost about $3.00 each or you can buy them in larger packages.

Safety 1st claims that they are sturdy, child resistant and easy to install and use.

They are easy to install and use but that's about it.

My Viewpoint!
The Cabinet Slide Locks by Safety 1st are very flimsy and did not leave me feeling any type of security at all. The Cabinet Slide Locks were very easy to install, you basically just put it around your cabinet knob or handle and slip the lock on. The long plastic ends stick out and is screaming "Kids come play with me". They are also are an eye sore in your kitchen, sticking out. I had bought a few packages and placed the Cabinet Slide Locks...

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CrystaBush says "Keeping the little munchkins out of my furnace room!" about Safety 1st Grip 'N Twist Door Knob Covers

CrystaBush — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:42:02 GMT

Safety 1st
Grip 'n Twist
Door Knob Covers

What is it?
The Grip 'n Twist Door Knob Covers are are plastic covers that you place on door knobs to prevent small children from opening the door. These are great for rooms that are dangerous to children, for example - a utility room that contains your furnace, hot water heater, etc. The Grip 'n Twist Door Knob Covers glow in the dark so parents can see them. There are little round circles that give you access to the door knob that makes it's easier to open for adults. These are made for round door knobs.

A 4 pack cost $4.49 at Target.

My Viewpoint!
About 13 years ago, I had bought something similar to these for the protection of my son and either they worked so well that Mom couldn't get the door open or they didn't work at all and my son could get the door open.

In the last decade, Safety 1st has made some changes and I'm very happy with them. I put the Grip 'n Twist Door Knob Covers on two doors in my house. The first is my utility room...

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CrystaBush says "These do the job so well even Mom can't get them out of the plug" about Safety 1st Outlet Plugs

CrystaBush — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:32:07 GMT

Safety 1st Outlet Plug Covers

What is it?
Safety 1st Outlet Plug Covers are little plugs that you put into your electrical sockets to prevent children from sticking their fingers, coins and just about anything else into the sockets and getting shocked.

My Viewpoint!
I think that every home with children should have all their plugs covered with Safety 1st Outlet Plug Covers. Children are always getting into things and outlets are one place we want to keep them far away from.

I have a cover in every single plug that isn't in use. When I need to use the plug, it is a little hard to take the cover off. It's very easy to break a nail removing the cover. :)
I would rather have a broken nail than a child injured or dead due to having an uncovered outlet.

Safety 1st Outlet Plug Covers are very inexpensive costing around $3.00-$4.00 for a package of 30. Four bucks and a broken nail is worth the peace of mind for me.

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bobby123 says "necessary!" about Parents Magazine Sure-Fit Toilet Lock

bobby123 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:31:45 GMT

A baby can ds own in 1 inch of water, and they are top-heavy, meaning if they fall in the toilet head-first, they won't have the strength to get themselves out! Buy one of these immediately! At first, I thought this product was an inconvenience, but I feel so much better knowing that my child is safe during those times when I can't watch them for a minute or two. The only thing I didn't like was a difficulty in getting the suction cups to stay stuck! Hopefully the manufacturer will address this issue. Otherwise, I think this is a very practical product....

bbeckyb says "Good purchase" about Safety 1st Oven Front Lock

bbeckyb — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:01:44 GMT

I bought this when my daughter began reaching for the burners and refrigerator. She had left the oven alone but it was in the aisle at Babies R Us, and a cheap safety gadget that seemed worth installing as a "just in case". I have not had any problems with the fit, or the of this. It is something that I feel is worth getting for peace of mind and would recommend highly....

aiden8905 says "great lock " about Safety 1st Cabinet Flex Lock

aiden8905 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:12:05 GMT

I really do like this lock for the cabinet that I use it on because I know that my son can not get into it. They only problem is that it takes 2 hands to unlatch and is kind of hard to undo. It is better after you get used to it but at first it is hard. But it is a very sturdy lock....

vdsdhdad says "works very well " about Safety 1st Cabinet Flex Lock

vdsdhdad — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:18:46 GMT

works great i have a side by side refrigerator and my 3yr old climbs it untill i put these locks on it. she can yank and yank and they wont give. i have noticed that if you dont tighten the locks all the way you can open it a tad and hit your self. but thats the only issue iv had with this. every door on my house has these you cant break them....

mschick22 says "Worst product ever dreamed of." about Parents Magazine Sure-Fit Toilet Lock

mschick22 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:42:47 GMT

I thought this would be great since I could just suction it to the toilet tank, and take it with me if needed (i.e. a hotel room). It doesn't even work!

I suctioned it to the tank exactly like the directions said. As soon as I tried to unlock it the thing comes un-suctioned (if that's even a word...) I tried different techniques: pushing on the entire assembly then latching; pushing on just the center screw then latching; hardly pushing at all then latching!!! I finally got it to stay after several tries and considerable aggrivation, only to see it on the floor in the morning. It fell off with no one touching it! Whomever thought up a gadget like this was an idiot.

I thought the latch worked a different way until I got home and assembled it. Everyone knows that when you put force on a suction cup sideways, they move. Their only real holding power is in the direction of their suction. The arc-shaped lock is released by a thumb latch that moves outward (ok, so far so good) and then by pulling...

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BethanyOT says "Very effective, can be tricky to manipulate." about Safety 1st Cabinet Flex Lock

BethanyOT — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:40:40 GMT

We have tried a few different kinds of cabinet locks on the lower kitchen cabinets, this is the one we stuck with. It is very effective, as there is no way our two year old could figure it out and even if he could, no one his size could have the strength and fine motor skills to unlock it. The only downside is that there is no way to unlock it with just one hand. You must have two free hands to get that done, but then that's one reason why it is so effective. Overall, a good, quality, sturdy product....

celestialstar03 says "My son can't get them out but I can't it's a crock." about Safety 1st Outlet Plugs

celestialstar03 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:15:49 GMT

I bought these when my son turned a year old. He could pull them out and so could our six month old twin cousins who thought they made great chew toys. No child swallowed them thankfully and we got them put up quickly. I myself could not get them out though, at least not without hurting my fingers and nails. They were cheap and you get alot for that price so I suppose you get what you pay for. I would not recommend them though, especially if you have toddlers around. My son thought they were great for throwing and they were interesting to color on but that's about all the good uses we found for them....

mhenshall says "Very hard to release the lock" about Safety 1st Cabinet Flex Lock

mhenshall — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:08:14 GMT

I kept having problems with my daughter getting into all the cabinets. I am a first time mom so it took me a little while to realize that they do make cabinet locks and it probably would be a good investment to purchase some. My daughter loves to get into everything, so I finally went and purchased these cabinet locks. The problem I have run into is that once the lock has been locked, it takes at least three hands to get them to unlock. I have had to open the cabinets and have had to get my husband to assist me with pressing the yellow button and having him pull the sides out. They turned out to be more trouble than they were worth. I now have the kind that you screw in to the inside of the cabinet and just push down to get the cabinet open. It may take a while to get the screws in, but once they are installed, they work much better and efficentlyl....

bgwynedd says "safety conscious" about Safety 1st Oven Front Lock

bgwynedd — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:43:29 GMT

i found this product when i went in search of something to lock my oven door after discovering my toddler in the kitchen being curious. it has worked wonders. he no longer even tries to open it up. if it weren't for this product, i would have to have eyes in the back of my head....

bamelm05 says "mom of three" about Safety 1st Outlet Plugs

bamelm05 — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:53:46 GMT

these are not a very good product for when children are crawling around and exploring they come out way to easy and are a major chocking harzard all a child has to do is barely pull them and out they come they should be flatter so they are flush against the outlet so that little fingers can't get ahold of them...

haleyk7 says "great to keep those valuables valuable," about Safety 1st Cabinet Flex Lock

haleyk7 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:26:41 GMT

i love this child safety product. i have cabinets on my entertain center that my kids love to get into and pull all our dvds out and books and so i went to my local walmart purchased these locks and thats the end of my problems. the kids pulled and pulled on them and could not get the lock undone. actually the handle on the cabinet broke before the lock did, so i think they do the job well....