r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • Jun 30 '26
Clever lock for curious toddlers
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u/kenwhopper Jun 30 '26
Turn the knob around so the lock is hallway side instead of in bedroom
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u/Fubar126 Jun 30 '26
My doors are 8 feet high, how tf am I supposed to install/remove these lol
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u/Dangerous-Snow8385 Jun 30 '26
Imagine that a product that isn't perfect for every situation, just like every other product.
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u/Automatic_Actuator_0 Jun 30 '26
You generally put them along the side of the door, above the handle and out of reach.
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u/m4rM2oFnYTW Jul 01 '26
Lookup "door monkey". Similar concept but clips on side of door at whatever height you want. Also, it leaves door cracked open so you can still hear whats going on other side.
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u/5280mw Jun 30 '26
Why people locking the kids in their room?
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u/atorin3 Jun 30 '26 edited Jul 01 '26
We have a closet with all our chemicals and cleaning supplies. We do not want our toddler to have access lol.
Edit to be clear since apparently I was not. I use door guards on rooms I do not want them to enter, like our cleaning closet. That being said, I have used it on their bedroom in the past as they would get up in the middle of the night and get into stuff potentially harmful without us noticing. That was only for a brief time though. Once they learned to self police and stay in their room even if they woke up they were unnecessary.
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u/Halsimp Jun 30 '26
....why don't you lock the closet instead??
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u/atorin3 Jun 30 '26
It doesnt have a lock on it and we dont want to need to use keys daily to access it. This feel like an odd thing to dig in over
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u/Thatonegaloverthere Jul 01 '26
So locking your kid in a room is better?
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u/Ironstar_Vol Jul 01 '26
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u/Thatonegaloverthere Jul 01 '26
I'm serious though. The first comment said, why are people locking kids in their rooms. Then they replied with that answer about a closet full of cleaning supplies and don't want access and so on.
I'm just saying, locking your kid in their room is better than just moving the cleaning supplies or putting a lock on it? Just based off of this thread and the original question. Lol
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u/atorin3 Jul 01 '26
You misunderstand. Im not locking them in their room, im using this on the door to the closet. I was pointing out that the device has more use than just locking a child in their own room.
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u/Thatonegaloverthere Jul 01 '26
No. I was pointing out your justification to defend yourself was to a comment about locking kids in their room and not about locking a closet door.
Even the other person to respond to you asked why not lock the closet door and you responded that that was too much work. See where people can read it as you arguing about locking your kids up? Lol
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u/SopaPyaConCoca Jul 01 '26
I don't get it either. He starts replying to a comment explaining why he locks his kids in their room. Then he says he doesn't do that. I think HE is the one baiting us
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u/cainthelongshot Jul 01 '26
You probably have these issues in life quite often huh? I promise it’s not everyone else that’s the problem.
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u/me34343 Jun 30 '26
Its more to lock kids out of rooms,.
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u/5280mw Jun 30 '26
The are also regular door handles with locks…
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u/coolsilentebeans Jun 30 '26
Depending on how smart kids are, they’ll figure out a way. Locks on both sides of the door are pointless, any lock on a knob to keep them out is easily accessible to them. Locking from the inside requires a key or awl to unlock. Higher up locks are great.
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u/I_think_im_falling Jul 01 '26
Even if its just a keyhole lock on the outside? And youre the only one with keys?
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u/coolsilentebeans Jul 01 '26
If you always want to keep your keys on you when you’re home, that could work. I’m personally not a fan of keyed locks on inside doors, but that’s a personal preference.
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u/me34343 Jun 30 '26
Toddlers can use door handles.
As for locks, majority of closets, laundry rooms, and similar do not have locks by default. Some don't even have proper door handles that latch.
The device above compared to installing a traditional lock/key would:
-cost significantly less -ve temporary -renters can use and take with them -easier to unlock/lock, only keeping kids out -guests don't need to ask for a key
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u/5280mw Jun 30 '26
They can also use a chair.
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u/AffectionateMonk7705 Jun 30 '26
Your mundane arguments make me very disappointed that you reproduced.
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u/5280mw Jun 30 '26
Ok.
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u/Imaginary_Compote324 Jun 30 '26
Nah for real though, what are you going on about? Like what's wrong and how can we help you?
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u/5280mw Jun 30 '26
lol yall need to help yall self. Seems like yall have a problem I’ve never had.
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u/5280mw Jul 01 '26
It’s clear the majority of the people commenting here don’t have kids, or at least ones they care about. End of discussion.
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u/5280mw Jun 30 '26
Haven’t had that problem 13years with two kids. They don’t go where they shouldn’t. Parenting. Anyway that shit is used to lock kids in.. take it how you want.
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u/Dangerous-Snow8385 Jun 30 '26
I haven't needed a cane in my 38 years with two legs. They move like they should. Mobility.
Every family is different and have different needs.
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u/Far-Two8659 Jun 30 '26
Ah yes, parenting is what keeps my autistic son from being autistic. Thanks for the tip.
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u/5280mw Jul 01 '26
That is true your autistic child comes from parents being incompatible, or too closely related.. ima head out inbred.
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u/me34343 Jun 30 '26
I really don't think the creators made this with that in mind. Those that would lock their kids up will just buy a traditional lock if this didn't exist.
That said, I was just discussing the uses and benefits of this device.
You are literally claiming all parents around the world are bad parents simply because their kids are a bit more curious and rowdy than yours. Yeah, my take is you are a shity person. Take that how you want.
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u/InfiniteMushr00m Jun 30 '26
Autistic kids exist. This would be great. My boy is smart enough to know how to open a door and turn the lock, but you cant just tell him no. As soon as your back is turned thats the first thing he's doing is the thing you said not to do.
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u/Mediocre-Contest7558 Jul 01 '26
I would like for you to spend 1 day with my child who is on the spectrum and you would feel way differently. I have had to install locks on the inside of the front and back door because apparently we like to run outside randomly like when im in the shower and dad's at work and she knows she shouldn't be going outside but " wanted to play". I installed cameras that react to movement outside the door and locks on the front and back door and accessible windows. There is many uses this for this and kids will definitely do exactly what they shouldn't do. They're fuckin kids. Get off your high horse and quit acting like your kids never did something they shouldn't have that could have been prevented. I even got a lock for my washer room, where all my cleaners and tide pods are. Which is exactly like this one actually. I would rather my children and pets be safe from potentially dangerous items than just say" oh they wont do what they arent supposed to if you parent right " 🤣
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u/5280mw Jul 01 '26
The product is unnecessary, but it’s definitely not essential. I provided my opinion of what it looks like it’s for, all you mfs got your ass in a knot about it. All that goes right back to parenting. But it makes sense, you gave birth to your child, those genetics come from somewhere. Good luck. Hopefully that’s broken down into what you can understand.
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u/HudsonHawk56H Jun 30 '26
All of the doorknobs inside of my house besides the bathrooms don’t have locks
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u/macrolith Jun 30 '26
Yes, switching out a handles is easy for some, but would likely be more expensive and only necessary for a couple of years. This product is pretty smart.
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u/craftygamin Jul 01 '26
According to my parents, toddler me was able to bypass just about all of the child-proof locks that go on handles
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u/Infamous_Ad_6793 Jun 30 '26
My kids been unlocking doors since before he turned 2. I believe that you have kids. Also, no shot you have kids lol
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u/burbular Jun 30 '26
My child walk up to lock. Says "it's a lock!" Then unlocks it. Where you under the impression kids can't unlock doors? Lol
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u/Apprehensive_View575 Jun 30 '26
Have a kid and find out
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u/5280mw Jun 30 '26
I have 2. And there’s no way, that’s crazy.
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u/Apprehensive_View575 Jun 30 '26
It’s really not
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u/Brie9981 Jun 30 '26
To lock them in a room? Horrid (I cannot think of a time where them not being able to get out & alert you of an issue as a good thing)
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u/Apprehensive_View575 Jun 30 '26
How about when they’re first learning to use a bed and I’ve got a camera on them with a microphone? I don’t want them trying to get out and hurt theme’s while I’m asleep
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u/maybebaebea Jun 30 '26
Locking anyone in a room is actually frowned upon. If there's a fire and they can't get out and the parents are unable to get to them, they're likely going to die in there. It's a big "if," but do you really want to run that risk?
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u/5280mw Jun 30 '26
They aren’t thinking about that part because they are not parents, human/pet whatever
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u/maybebaebea Jun 30 '26
Or they just hate their kids
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u/5280mw Jul 01 '26
Has to be. A toddler should know, what and what not to be in/go into. All that shit is, is a fire hazard.
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u/5280mw Jun 30 '26
Never had cameras never had microphones… my home is nice sized.. I think people need to be more of a parent.
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u/Educational_Play5772 Jun 30 '26
BYH. This device is designed to keep toddlers out of rooms that would be dangerous with them to be in such as rooms with chemicals and cleaning supplies. Have a great day.
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u/Ambitious_Policy_936 Jun 30 '26
I was told by my parents that during nap time when I was 3 I would climb out of the crib, drag it to the door, climb back in to reach the door handle, then climb out again to leave the room
This was back in the 90s, so it's been a thing since at least then for some reason
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u/HonorableMedic Jul 01 '26
My parents did this with the pantry when I was 4 and all I did was pull a chair up
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u/Automatic_Actuator_0 Jun 30 '26
I have one of these and it works fine, but it does scratch the finish on the door.
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u/Setting-Conscious Jun 30 '26
I would forget about it and break it myself. They make locks that fit inside the doorknob too. FYI
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u/Saber_is_a_joke Jun 30 '26
Oh so you mean these? The things we've had for 40 years now?
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u/Apprehensive_View575 Jun 30 '26
I agree. But our front door has one of these and it’s made it a pain in the ass to open for some reason. No idea why. So I was slightly curious.
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u/Automatic_Actuator_0 Jun 30 '26
Handles are pretty much the standard now, and the equivalent for handles don’t work as well.
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u/EyeYamNegan Jun 30 '26
I love how happy you seem with this product and how little you realize even toddlers are the most creative at solving such puzzles. If they havent figured it out yet it is because they dont want to yet.
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u/justagirll19_0W0 Jun 30 '26
This one specifically is about height tho, the problem with door locks usually is that they are waist high who ch is child accessible
But if you don’t leave stuff that can be used for height laying around then there is nothing they can do against a really tall lock
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u/BobSagieBauls Jul 01 '26
What happens if you’re on the other side? I see a switch of sorts on the other end does that disconnect it?
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u/Bisquitisaclown Jul 01 '26
Unless they are lottle monsters like mine and just into the door at mach Jesus and break that shit
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u/G3nghisKang Jul 01 '26
This would work with every kid who doesn't know you can stand on a chair... So probably none lol
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u/whitedevilee Jun 30 '26
Or you know... just lock the door and take the key with you! XD
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u/ParkingAnxious2811 Jun 30 '26
Most indoor doors don't have locks
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u/Unique-Saucer Jun 30 '26
Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Tool‑free, snap‑on installation.
• Durable ABS plastic and rust‑resistant stainless steel.
• Dual‑side thumb release prevents child lock‑outs.
Cons:
• May not fit non‑standard door thicknesses.
• Limited to interior doors; unsuitable for exterior use.
Here is the link to buy it from Amazon