Safety Innovations Child Proof Deluxe Door Top Lock for 1 3/8 inch Thick Interior Doors, (1-Pack)

EDIT: almost 3 months later and he's broken 3 of these. I've ordered the same lock but made of metal (I believe steel) from a different seller because the concept is genius and works- as long as it's made of a strong material.I have a 3 year old who somehow exactly on his 3rd birthday figured out how to climb out of his crib. Life was amazing until then. Back when I had one kid per room, my 3 bedroom house accommodated my two children at the time easily with a solid evenflo baby gate so child proof it was boarderline adult proof at the door way during the dreaded "big kid bed" transition. This is a safety issue, nobody wants their child roaming the house at all hours or worse, leaving the house somehow in the night. Except this time, he's my third child and shares a room with his older brother so the gate thing wasn't as convenient as it was 10 years ago. Enter this contraption. Hallelujah!!! My older son can operate it easily and my younger son can't even begin to reach it yet it's still operable on both sides of the door. This way, baby stays safe all night in his room and big brother can quietly slip out and back in when he's got to use the bathroom during the night without banging a metal baby gate around. My only worry is that this is plastic.... My son has pulled as hard as possible and it gives but doesn't break... I am worried it will snap eventually which is why I may order one as an emergency stand by. I wish it were of steel construction- I would gladly pay double or even triple for it. I'm just not and never have been comfortable actually "locking" my children in their rooms (what if there is a fire? Etc) and this is a nice alternative to a tall baby gate at the doorway.

Good product. Needed something to keep a little one from opening a door but didn't want to mark up the door or install anything permanent. This fits the bill, its out of the way, easy to use. This is by no means heavy duty for security purposes. This is to be used for child proofing in a simple manner. One of the wands cracked but I messaged the seller and they shipped out some more, great customer service.

Door Top Lock, Child Proof DeluxeI purchased this device as a service provider for #GooGooProof - Childproofing Services, (Greater Seattle Area)I needed a solution for clients who wanted an aesthetically pleasant solution to keep their interior doors secure but that could be unlatched from either side of the door.* Unpacking: received this item in the USPS, a plastic envelope, no padding, and no protection.* It was unbelievably undamaged.* It was very flimsy.* The directions were extremely minimal although the device operation is not hard to figure out.* This door lock is deceiving. It’s fairly strong & effective when installed. There's an optional plastic stick that can be attached which hangs down about 8-10” so the device can reached perhaps by a shorter person.* The device itself is a very thin molded plastic that hangs over the top of the door (much like a door wreath bracket) and extends down over either side of the door about 3-4 inches. A small cleat is screwed into the door frame on one side and when slid into place the cleat prevents the door from opening. The device is made of thin plastic so not a great deal of pressure will defeat this lock. In the event the lock fails to open an adult could overcome it with enough force* I paid 10 bucks for this item and really felt it should cost half of that. It could be made much better but the general idea is pretty good.

Basically, all other door knob covers on the market are for amateur toddlers/babies that sit quietly in their rooms and actually listen to their folks. For the rest of us raising little MacGyvers who thrive on defying direct commands of their caregivers/parents and enjoy breaking child safety gear like stealing candy from a baby this may be a true God send! We've literally tried all of the other kind of knob covers on the market with no avail. My little 2 yo MacGyver given just enough time and fortitude could out manuver them all in no time and would soon be found in the kitchen, bathroom, or backyard trying to make a break for it. When we are talking basic child safety such as preventing a child from straying the safety of the household sometimes you have to take different measures. This top door lock is not only easy to install taking approximately five to ten minutes depending on your handy man prowess but it is actually quite effective! It is easy to use that my older son is able to use it with no problems. My toddler son is also a door kicker too and this lock has withstood his barrage of assault with no problem! I'm quite satisfied with this purchase and highly recommend it to parents with clever, perceptive Harry Houdinis. You will finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief and know that your dear child hasn't escaped the confines of their room and isn't in the process of hot wiring your car! Rest easy weary parents rest easy!

I will say the product was easy to install, took about 2 min. The durability, HORRIBLE.I bought this to keep my 3 year old out of my 12 year olds room. The first day, my 35 pound toddler pushed to door and completely cracked it and it is now useless. Don’t waste your money like I did.