4 BEST BABY PROOF DRAWER LOCKS

4 Best Baby Proof Drawer Locks

There are so many baby proof drawer locks on the market that promise to keep your child safe that we’ve decided to save you some time by listing out our choice of the best babyproof drawer locks. We’ve listed our choice of the 4 best baby-proof drawer locks.

Listed below are the best 4 baby proof drawer locks…

#1 Magnetic Drawer Locks

Our #1 selection for baby-proof drawer locks are magnetic drawer locks, which are hidden from view and can be switched on and off as necessary. Many hidden drawer and cupboard locks will stay engaged all of the time, and will work unless removed from your drawer.

With these magnetic drawer locks, you can turn their functionality on and off as necessary. Which is great for those who babysit and do not require the magnetic drawer locks to be locked all of the time.

Magnetic drawer locks come in sets (generally from 4-12 locks in a set) with keys that are placed against the drawer to release the lock, letting you open the drawer or cupboard when the key is placed outside of the drawer, opposite the locking mechanism inside.

ECO-BABY MAGNETIC DRAWER LOCKS

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Magnetic drawer locks includes a latch, which sits inside of the draw and locks onto a hook device, which sits inside the cabinetry. This latch is opened using a magnetic key. When the key is placed against the drawer, the locking mechanism inside the drawer will release, and you will be able to open the drawer. The lock will engage automatically once you again close the drawer, however this can be turned off as necessary.

WHY WE LIKE THEM:

• Out of sight, keeping the appearance of your cabinetry unaffected.
• Easy to install, without screws and drills.
• Available in different sets (usually 4-12 locks), depending on your needs.

Pros – 

• Out of sight, leaving your cabinetry appearance clean and unaffected.
• Locking mechanism can be disarmed should they not be required.
• Unable to be opened without a magnetic key.
• Held in place by quality 3M adhesive tape.

Cons –

• If you lose your keys, you will need to get replacements delivered (keep them in a safe place, but not too safe that you forget where they are!)

Great product, but just don’t lose your keys.

#2 Spring Drawer Locks

Our second favorite child-proof drawer locks are spring drawer, locks which are hidden from view, and held in firmly in place with 3M adhesive tape on both the lock and the latch.

To lock the drawer, simply close the drawer and the spring will slide under and attach to the latch using the spring. To open the drawer, just push down on the top of the spring lock to release the latch from the spring lock.

If you need to keep these locks unlocked for a period of time, you are able to do so by flipping a small switch on the side of the lock.

Spring drawer locks are solid, hidden and possibly the most simple to use lock on this list.

SPRING DRAWER LOCKS

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These spring drawer locks are opened easily by pressing down the spring mechanism to open the drawer. The locks will then click straight back into place each time you close the drawer. Hidden out of sight and held firmly in place using 3M adhesive tape.

WHY WE LIKE THEM:

• Hidden out of sight, keeping your cabinetry clean.
• Install in just minutes without the need for screws and drills.
• Can to be turned on and off should you not need the locks engaged.
• No keys to worry about.

Pros – 

• Locks automatically each time you close your drawer.
• Does not require a key to open.
• Hidden inside your cabinetry to keep a clean loo.
• Can be disengaged should you want to turn the locks off.
• Held in place by 3M adhesive tape.

Cons – 

• Drawers need to be opened slightly to lock and unlock the drawers.

#3 – Angle Drawer Locks

Angle drawer locks are installed on the outside of your drawers, and lock automatically each time your close your drawer.

These work great, but are visible on your cabinetry, which is not ideal for those who want to keep the appearance of their cabinetry clean. They are also able to work on drawers that #1 and #2 in our list are unable to work, so they are also a very necessary product.

Each time you close your drawer or cupboard, the lock will engage, which can be released by pressing on the side of the latch with two fingers.

ANGLE DRAWER LOCKS

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Angle drawer locks are opened by pressing the two buttons on the lock at the same time. The angle drawer locks will click back securely each time you close the drawer. Great for cabinets, refrigerators, drawers, microwaves and storage doors. Will keep your little one out of places they shouldn’t be.

WHY WE LIKE THEM:

• Installed in minutes, with no need for screws and drills.
• Fool proof, solid design.
• Suitable for cabinets, microwaves and fridges.

Pros – 

• Lock into place each time you close the drawer.
• Won’t allow your drawer to open at all, which means no little figures through gaps.
• Very hard for toddlers to figure out, with two fingers required to release the latch.
• Held in place by the best quality 3M adhesive tape.

Cons – 

• Are on the outside of your cabinetry and not hidden from view.

#4 – Strap Drawer Locks

Strap drawer locks are unique in that they are able to keep drawers and cupboards with obscure angles and uneven surfaces secure, which the first three on our list cannot.

These drawer locks are held in place with a lock and latch, with the lock being attached to a strap which is placed into the lock when the drawer is need to be locked. Working in the same way that a seat-belt works in your car.

These strap drawer locks are versatile, and although they are not out of sight within your drawers, they will hold cupboard drawers locked and secure, and will be able to lock any cupboard or drawer to their design being flexible enough to work on strange angles.

A great versatile product that can secure drawers where other locks can’t.

STRAP DRAWER LOCKS

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Strap drawer locks work much like a seat-belt in your car. They clip into place, connected by a strap that allows for odd angles and imperfect lines on your cabinetry.

WHY WE LIKE THEM:

• Easy to install, with no need for screws and drills.
• Able to lock cabinetry with odd shaped angles.

Pros – 

• Lock each time you close the drawer, so you’ll never forget to keep your things away from your little one.
• Will not allow your drawer to open at all, which means no little figures get in through the gaps.
• Very hard for little ones to figure out, with two fingers required to release the latch.
• Will not damage your cabinetry once you decide to remove the locks.
• Held in place by the best quality 3M adhesive tape.

Cons – 

• Are on the outside of your cabinetry and not hidden from view.

We hope that this post will help you to make up your mind regarding which baby proof drawer locks are right for you!

We will update this post should more baby proof drawer locks come to the market.