Latches and Locks

Use Safety Latches and Locks for cabinets and drawers in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas to help prevent poisonings and other injuries. Safety latches and locks on cabinets and drawers can help prevent children from gaining access to medicines and household cleaners, as well as knives and other sharp objects.

Magnetic locks are one of the best and pricey. They are not easy to install if not a professional. New to the market are adhesive magnetic locks. Easier to install and a time saver.

Then you have the standard 2 piece lock. These work great as well. And a money saver. These are easy to install if you have the right ones for your cabinets and drawers. Look at the reach, opening, lip of the cabinet base and how it matches up to the drawer. Other factors play a big role when installing such as is the drawer face thick enough for the screw.

Be careful of the latches and locks you can get at most commercial stores. They are very difficult and frustrating to use. You will end up not using them and end up at squire one. Besides, Baby Proofing does not mean Adult Proofing.