Category: (Baby Product)
9 new, starting at $12.75
Tot Lok is a patented, magnetic locking system that helps keep household cabinets and drawers closed to toddlers. This four-lock set includes four lock assemblies that are completely concealed from view when in place. Key required to open Tot Loks sold separately. Comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Parents swear by these magnetic door and drawer locks. Unlike typical plastic levers, these locks keep doors shut all the way. So there is no place for little fingers to get in and get pinched. Unlock the mechanism by holding the magnetic key (sold separately) on the outside of the door near where the lock is mounted. Flipping a lever disengages the lock and allows normal operation of drawers or doors. These locks will fit doors from 0.5 inch thick to over 1.5 inches thick. The mounting instructions are not quite as user-friendly as the locks themselves, but they do come with a handy template that adheres in place. Keep the key in one location for reliable retrieval and keep an extra one around, just in case. --Trilby Cohen
Work well, but installation is horribleReviewed by Robert H, 2009-06-04
These latches work well enough, and it's nice that they are
invisible once installed. But installation was a painful process,
involving copious use of profanity on my part. Some notable
issues:
- The microsized instruction sheet is nearly useless.
- The screws are way too small. I had to use a #0 Phillips to
tighten them: most people probably don't _have_ a screwdriver this
small. You can try to use a #1 Phillips, but you'll instantly strip
the screws. It's very difficult to get the screws tight.
- So, you think, I'll just go to the hardware store and get bigger
screws. But no: for anything larger you'd have to enlarge the holes
in the lock, and there's just not much margin to drill them out
bigger.
This would be a fine product if the manufacturer had put a bit more
(or any?) thought into installation.
tot loks workReviewed by Home with kids, 2008-03-03
I installed the totlocks on the bottom cupboards in my daycare
area. They are not visible from the room and do a great job of
making the cupboards not
accessible to the little ones. I keep the magnet on a top shelf
that is easy for me to see and reach. Having used a combination of
drawer/shelf protectors in the past, I love that these are unseen
and do not make any
marks on the front of the wood.
Tot LocksReviewed by JMD Property Management, 2007-01-10
These are spectacular items. Every home that has a youngster should have these installed.
OK lock but I have problems with itReviewed by New York Bargain Hunter, 2006-12-29
Like everyone else said, the instructions are terrible and it is really hard to install. I managed to install it to a perfect fit and it works ok but if you pull hard enough the door will still open. My son is pretty strong for a 16 month old and if he really tried, I think he would be able to open it with a little elbow grease. It is an OK product but I wonder if others have the same problem I have with pulling it with a little strength and having the cabinet doors still be able to open? I would love to hear from others and their comments on my problem.
Tot LokReviewed by P. Gumber, 2006-11-06
This is an effective method to keep kids out of dangerous kitchen cabinets. The magnetic key can be stored high on the fridge or anywhere out of a child's reach. A little install time is worth effort. Door latches can be left on cabinets after kids are older, pins are provided to disable the locking mechanism. I have seen my two year old niece figure out the push down latches, these locks are child proof.
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