
Jessica - posted on 11/20/2010 ( 13 moms have responded )
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my son is just about 1 1/2 and this is the age that they LOVE getting into EVERYTHING! we've put lock things on the cabinets so he can only open them about an inch, and keep doors locked since he learned how to open them as well and we'll soon be getting door knob covers for add security. but he just wont stay out of the kitchen drawers! he loves pulling stuff out of them and im scared that he'll grab a knife out some day when i go to the bathroom or look away for a second. its so exhausting chasing him out of the kitchen 1455845613 times a day! any suggestions? and btw, i cant do a baby gate bc my kitchen entrance is too big.
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CJ - posted on 11/29/2010
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I agree that there are locks and such for drawers you can get, many of the ones that work for cupboards work for drawers too. I also suggest clearing out a bottom drawer and putting some stuff in it for him, like some utensils he can play with , maybe a couple plastic bowls. My daughter loves playing with dishes. Then you can teach him that drawer is his. Having his own drawer he is allowed in, that has the same stuff (only safe stuff) as he sees you using may make him lose interest in getting in the other drawers he isn't allowed in. But still get the locks as well. Having his own drawer will help with the frustration at not being able to get in the other ones.
Katherine - posted on 11/20/2010
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So does mine. Same age. There are barriers you can buy for the drawers, locks that will keep him out. Check your local hardware stores.