Replacement for Gerber Safety Drawer & Cabinet Latch

Gerber discontinued one of our best sellers the Safety Drawer Latch earlier this year.  Fortunately it has been picked up and improved upon by another manufacturer Safety Innovations.  The Spring Loaded Cabinet and Drawer Latch has a slightly longer arm to make it easier to open and it has more screw slots to make it easier to mount at more cabinet and drawer conditions.

Spring Loaded Cabinet Latch

How to baby proof with an Electric Outlet Cover

Michael Hixson of KidSafeInc.com demonstrates how to use and install the Plug and Outlet Cover. Baby proof your electrical outlets. Distributed by Tubemogul.

How to baby proof with the Safe Plate cover

Michael Hixson of KidSafeInc.com demonstrates the use and installation of the Safe Plate electric outlet safety cover. Baby proof your electrical outlets. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Safe Kids Week April 26 to May 3rd

Safe Kids USA  is the sponsor of Safe Kids Week that runs from April 26 to May 3rd, 2009.  In conjunction with that they just launched a new parent-friendly website to educate parents and caregivers on how to keep kids safe from serious injury as they grow.

The website contains lots of content and helpful lists. Check it out.

They break down their tips into the age brackets of  Babies 0-12 months, Little Kids age 1 to 4 years, Big Kids age 5 to 9, and Pre-teens age 10 to 14.  You can sign up for safety emails, download safety studies, and even join a focus group.

How to child proof your oven with the Oven Front Lock

Michael Hixson of KidSafeInc.com demonstrates the installation and use of the Safety 1st Oven Front Lock which is a child proofing device. Distributed by Tubemogul.

How to child proof your window with the Window Wedge

Michael Hixson of KidSafeInc.com demonstrates the installation and use of the Window Wedge a child safety product. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Video: Installation of the Safety 1st Tot Lok Magnetic Cabinet Lock

Some of the KidSafeInc.com customers have had trouble understanding the installation instructions that come with the Tot Lok,  and have also struggled with getting them installed properly.  So we made a step by step video showing you exactly how to do it.

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New Electrical Safety Product from KidCo

KidCo has recently started selling a box-like Outlet Plug Cover that addresses a long standing problem. How do you baby proof electrical outlets with plugged in appliances that are Decora style (meaning they have a top and bottom screw).  There have been Outlet Covers for the standard single screw outlet for a long time, but KidCo’s new S211 will work for both. It’s large size also allows for storage of excess electrical cord also. It simply screws on and snaps together.

New Product: Gummi Grip Shopping Cart Handle Cover

There is a new low cost product on the market that cleverly solves the problem of teething babies in Shopping Carts.

The Gummi Grip Shopping Cart Handle Cover is a germ free solution for covering a shopping cart handle. The soft flexible plastic cover simply slides over the cart handle.  It is a safe and chewable surface for teething babies.  It is also Anti-Microbial to help prevent the spread of germs

Gummi Grip

Sleeping with your infant can be dangerous

A recent study reported that the incidence of the death of infants who sleep in their parents bed has risen sharply in the last decade.  Many parents cannot resist the urge to bond with their baby while sleeping, or find it easier to attend to an infants needs if they are nearby.  This carries certain risks however.

• Babies can become smothered by wayward blankets or pillows
• Babies can be injured or trapped under a parent who has inadvertently rolled on top of them
• Babies can roll off large beds if they are not properly barricaded
  

There are safer alternatives that can keep you close to your baby while alleviating the risks of sleeping in the same bed with your baby.

There are Bedside Cribs or Bassinets available that you can place right next to your bed.  They have 3 sides with a railing but the fourth side is placed adjacent to the parents mattress/bed.  This allows bonding with easy access without the other dangers.  There is another product called the Snuggle Nest which is  a small infant bed with a upper railing and a sleep positioner that keeps kids on their backs.  It is for use in a parents bed. It can keep kids from rolling, and will help prevent parent rollovers.  Blankets and pillows could still be a risk though.