Handy Tricks Six

Step 21 Rubberband Babyproofing/ Dogproofing cabinets

Dogs and toddlers want to open this cabinet and eat your garbage.
This rubberband around the handles thwarts them.

Comments

[openidordie]

This does not work for catproofing.

[howdotheydothat]

DO NOT USE RUBBERBANDS FOR BABYPROOFING OR DOGPROOFING!!! Babies and dogs can get the rubberbands off and swallow them. Store bought childproofing latches are so cheap. Your children and pets lives are worth spending a little a little money on in order to protect them. From a mother and pet owner.

[samfelis]

I can't tell from the picture, but to make it more secure, wrap the rubber band around the knob once or twice before connecting it to the other knob (where you should also wrap it once or twice). That way the toddler will have to practice fine motor skill drills to get the rubber band off vs. just yanking. Of course, that also means you'll need to practice your fine motor skills as well, so keep that in mind should you really need access to the Raid in an emergency.

[theecube]

damn, that's perfect! i've been far to lazy to get the little plastic tabs, so now i can be lazy AND efficient!

[rudedohio]

What do you do if there smart enough to take the rubber band off