Safety 1st Magnetic Locking System (1 Key and 8 Locks)

I gave them four stars because I had a bit of difficulty understanding how to use the template and because there is only one key for a set of 8. Once I got serious and chose a day when there were minimal distractions I was able to figure out the template and from there it was just a matter of putting them all on. I used a drill for the pilot holes and the templates worked beautifully! There is adhesive on the templates and once the pilots holes for the catch were drilled, younpeel off the back side of the adhesive, close the cabinet door and the template transfers to the door so that you can drill pilot holes for the lock. Just dont drill through the door! Thankfully it didnt as there are warnings about that in the instructions! I will definitely be buying more for the bathrooms and several people have loved them when visiting the house!

We bought these for our kitchen, but Im going back to buy more for the bathroom cabinets too. When I first opened the packaging and read the installation instructions, I was a little intimidated because it looked really complex, but the stickers they give you to help mark where the screws go make it so easy. After installing the first one, I got into a groove and the rest were easy. The locks themselves are effective. I particularly like that they dont create a gap for little fingers to get squished in. My son gives them a good workout, practically hanging off the cabinet doors to try and open them, and they have held strong. I also love that you are able to disable the lock without removing it, for times when you dont need the cabinets babyproofed (e.g. when toddler 1 is old enough not to get into cabinets, and baby 2 isnt mobile yet), or if youre doing something in the kitchen and are in and out of the cabinets all day. You can then turn them back on and your cabinets are babyproofed again. Definitely the best cabinet locks I have seen or used.

I purchased two sets of these. The first set I purchased knowing I would need more than 8 locks. However, I didnt want to buy a ton of locks and risk not liking them. I installed the first set and was surprised by how easy they were to install, so long as you pre-drill first...which you should always do anyways. I didnt always get the parts lined up exactly how I would like, but that was user error. Luckily that was a minor issue since the lock does give you some wiggle room to line up everything properly before tightening. My baby girl has no change of getting into the cabinets, and she has certainly tried. The lock magnet key works as you would expect. It was surprisingly stronger than I expected. Since I liked the first set I bought, i went ahead and bought an identical second set. Now i have these on all the lower cabinets of my kitchen as well as my bathroom cabinets.

Wow, how nice to have the cabinets locked now! These magnetic locks are nice and strong...my little one cannot get into the cabinets when these locks are engaged. They dont budge at all! Its a little annoying to have to grab the magnet off the fridge to get a door open, but much less so than constantly worrying about what shes grabbing out of them. I would recommend buying an extra magnetic key, although we havent yet. My older daughter accidentally locked the key in their bathroom cabinet, but a magnetic clip we had on the fridge was strong enough to open the lock. Installation wasnt too bad. When one is finished the rest go quickly, especially if you have someone working with you. We only used a couple of the templates. Its easy to reuse them and we wanted to save a couple in case we needed them later. The only cabinet that was troublesome was the narrow one that stores baking sheets. Youll want to consider the width of the opening when planning use of the tools (finding a smaller drill for example...we had to borrow a neighbors for the one cabinet door). I love that they can be engaged or disengaged easily...just push the red/green button. When baby is napping and Im cleaning I dont have to keep reaching for the key. We havent placed these locks in the drawers yet, but Im sure that will soon be necessary as she is growing so fast! Overall these are great little locks and way more effective that those that allow the doors to open a bit (you know the ones...where you push down the plastic tab to open the door the rest of the way). No chance for pinched baby fingers with these :)

These locks are great. They provide all the security of other child proofing systems with some advantages. The installation may be a little more difficult then other childproof systems, but with the proper tools Ive installed a pack of 8 of these two different times dealing with different cabinet configurations in 20-30 minutes. No childproof system is perfect and you should be aware that your kids are going to get into the drawers or cupboards at some point. With that said, these have kept our son out of the any drawers 99.99% of the time. With that security you also get a fail proof system for keeping the kids out. They have to have a key. There is no figuring these locks out unless they have access to the key. This is a nice advantage over many other systems. You can also leave these locks unlocked. This is great is you have guests, are cooking or doing household chores. Our son has access to the whole house and its nice when we have guest to simply make sure their door is closed and unlock all the drawers in their room. Same thing for cooking or cleaning the house when hes asleep or not around. With those advantages come two big disadvantages. You have to remember to keep them locked/unlocked depending on the situation and you have to keep the key out of the little ones reach. So far these have been easy, but I can imagine when hes a little older and we have another little one running around we could easily find the key in the kids possession with multiple doors unlocked. As for the install complaints. I thought these were pretty easy to install. You will make this so much easier if you have a drill and a properly sized drill bit. I read a review wishing these were self taping screws. Just get a drill and a drill bit and youre problem are solved. The other issue with install is location and a secure fit. On many of our drawers Ive had to stall these either off center of even on the side of the drawer to provide enough clearance. It doesnt really matter where you install them on the drawer or cabinet. Lastly, many times Ive need to slightly raise/lower the lock and move in/out the latch slightly to get the right fit. This takes a few seconds of slight loosening the screws, moving the piece and retighting until everything works correctly. Overall I am very happy with these locks and have order them three times to secure everything in the house as the little one has shown us his growth by finding new and interesting places we hadnt considered he could reach previously.

These are great locks. They come with all the hardware to screw them into the cupborard. They are not evident from the outside, sometimes I forget theyre there. I do not worry about my little one getting into the cupboards. The locks are strong, even my husband wouldnt be able to get the cupboards without tearing them apart. I like that they have the unlock feature. Its just a quick flip of the switch and the cupboards open normally. Dont lose the magnetic key. Any magnet would do, but the key is very nice. I recommend picking up a spare, I have an irrational fear of locking the key in the cupboard (because be honest, who hasnt locked their keys in the car at some point in their lives.) At first we kept the key on the stainless steel microwave, but it scratched the finish. Now it lives on the spice rack. I wish these worked on my lazy susan and oven doors. I cant use them with the kitchen island either because of the configuration of the doors.

Once installed properly, they work well. The template to line up the catch holes with the lock holes is a little tricky to use the first couple of times. If youre a little handy that shouldnt be a problem. Make sure you properly mark and pre-drill your screw holes before you install so you dont split the cabinets/drawers. Its also nice to be able to switch them to unlocked mode at any time. They have been installed on brand new cabinets and drawers without any problems. One negative: They only include one magnetic key. Otherwise, solid product. And ive used other child locks.

The lock itself works well. I have two children in the home, ages 4 and 1. Neither can open the drawer when the lock is on and engaged. I was able to open the drawer when I installed the lock on the top center. Doing so loosened the catch. I also had a lot of trouble with that first installation primarily because I trusted the measurements provided. After having installed several of the locks and seeing them in practice over a weekend, I have the following recommendations; 1) Trust your own measurements. The measurements provided with the sticky pads that come in the packaging arent exact. These locks are small and the drilling needs to be precise. If youre off by a 1/16th of an inch the catch might not be effective. 2) Put the catch on first. Its easier to start with the catch then measure where the lock goes after that since the lock will need to clear under the catch in order for the drawer to close. 3) Place the catch in the top corner or on the side. I initially put my first lock top center the way you usually see those cheap plastic catches installed. It did not work nearly as well as it could have. All in all, the locks work very well, but the installation instructions werent very good. If youre reasonably handy dump the instructions and make the measurements yourself. Youll save you some time. That said, I definitely recommend this product.

While we wish it was more affordable- its certainly more expensive than regular plastic push down locks or external straps- these are the best locks we have tried so far. We were looking for something that would work well with our media cabinet; the push down type locks allow too big an opening where our LO could still reach in and grab the cables, and the straps would look downright ugly on a living room media cabinet. These mount inside the cabinet, and while locked the cabinet is completely shut with not even a slight opening, and nothing visible from the outside. The magnetic key can be stored well away from reach so no way for LO to get in. The unlocking action is not overly strong so there is no chance of damaging the outside of the cabinet. After a few days of having this installed LO has lost interest in prying this open because he knows he wont get anywhere. The mounting was extremely easy and precise due to the excellent instructions and mounting guide/templates included ( this might be what justifies the price). Eash lock/latch combo has an individual mounting template with step by step sticking /drilling stages so everything is level and aligned. I got everything lined up on first attempt perfectly.

I purchased this to keep my 1 year old out of all our lower cabinets. They have worked flawlessly! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pros - Completely baby proof - Without a key, they can NOT be opened. It also keeps fingers from getting squished. Disable feature - You can disable the locking mechanism. Baby asleep? Need to empty dishwasher? Just disable and open without key. Extremely adjustable - They provide some wiggle room when getting the positions just right to ensure a tight and secure fit. Reusable - Sadly I installed one of them in the wrong location. I was easily able to remove and reuse everything. Even the templates. Secure hold - If you install them properly, they have no wiggle room and can take a 1 1/2 year old yanking on it. Pictured directions - Being able to see the parts and placements REALLY helped. Cons - Pricey - Worth it if you can afford it. Longer initial install time - The first few took a while to figure out. Once I had about 4 or 5 under my belt, I started moving through them pretty fast. Instructions kinda confusing - Instructions were almost too detailed. A bit overwhelming, but I figured it out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I installed a total of 16 of these things so I feel I have a good grasp on setting them up. Here are some tips: 1) Set aside enough time to do them all at one time. I wouldnt want to do these 2 at a time. You get in a rhythm after a few! Keep going. 2) PLAN WHERE YOU WANT THEM BEFORE YOU START DRILLING! The first set I installed werent where I wanted them to be. Be sure to put them all in the same spot so youll remember where they can. You cannot see where they are once you install them and close the cabinet. 3) Have both a power drill with small drill bit and phillips screwdriver. You will need the power drill and drill bit to make the initial install holes. Then youll use phillips to install the screws. Youll want to hand tighten the screws. 4) Tighten the screws just enough for the pieces to hold their position. Then test it out. You will want to slide each piece into just the right place before really tightening them. If youre patient, youll get a lock that both falls into place with a normal close AND that doesnt give any slack. 5) Be aware that if you are not careful, the locks will move around as you screw them tight. Hold them steady to keep them in the right place. 6) Buy extra keys if you need too. We have one for each of the 3 rooms we have these locks installed. We purchased 2 8-piece sets and 1 extra key. Totally worth the investment. Keys stick to anything metal... Higher up on a fridge is a really good place for the kitchen one. Just be aware that they are extremely powerful and could scratch a surface if you just slap it up there. I would buy these again and highly suggest them to you if you are in the baby proofing business!