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Keeping cats (or kids) out of your cabinets

by Jessica 

November 14, 2022

Category: Tips

I never realized how many different kinds of baby locks there are on the market until I was looking for something to keep my cat out of the cabinets. There are U shaped ones, straps, strings, etc. In this review, I have a table at the bottom with pros and cons of each lock that I tried, as well as photos of each.

The Skyla Homes baby locks were the ones I found to be easier for me. They come in a pack of 8 or 12 and attach with 3M adhesive flexible straps. You can adjust the strap between 3-7 inches before attaching it to your cabinet. If you are anything like me, it takes a little bit of practice to get your fingers to work with the lock. Once you get it though, the locks work wonderfully! You can watch my video demonstration here

Product recommended: Skyla Homes Baby Locks at Amazon

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PET/CHILD SAFETY LOCK #1: Adjustable U-shape Baby Lock by QT BABY

Available on Amazon. First locks I tried. 

PROSCONS
My cat did not get in the cabinets.My cat was about half an inch from getting the latch off.
No tools needed.Needs two adjacent handles or knobs.
Is adjustable.You need good coordination to use product easily.
Image: The U-shape baby lock by QT Baby attaches to the cabinet handles. Here the white lock has been put through the gold handles of two wooden cabinets.

PET/CHILD SAFETY LOCK #2: Child Safety Cabinet Proofing by Skyla Homes

Available on Amazon. Second baby locks I tried, and the ones that I find easier to use.

PROSCONS
My cat has not gotten inLine up top and bottom of lock when closing
3M adhesive 
Adjustable 
Works on anything you need baby proofed 
Image: White Skyla Homes baby lock securing a cabinet door, with one side attached to the door and the other side wrapping around to the side of the cabinet. 
 Image: Skyla Homes baby lock attached to a wooden cabinet door on each side, holding both closed.

about the author

A white woman with brown hair that is pulled back is smiling. She is wearing a pink shirt.

My name is Jessica. I am in a wheelchair, I have a degenerative disease called Ataxia. There are are many different categories and types of Ataxia, but I have an unknown type of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. I really enjoy being creative and making things with yarn for friends, family, or anyone who seems like they could use a smile! I enjoy watching TV and movies with my boyfriend and cat. Recently I got a product called the Fur-Zoff on Amazon. It is amazing. It has helped me removed so much cat hair around my apartment.

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