DOOR MONKEY Door Lock & Pinch Guard - Safety Door Lock For Kids - Baby Proof Door Lock For...
- INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: The Door Monkey works with standard 1-⅜” thick interior doors and standard rectangular door stop moulding. (Please review the installation requirement images below.)
- WORKS WITH ALL LEVERS AND KNOBS: The Door Monkey simply clamps to the edge of your door in seconds and works with any style of door lever or door knob. (Please review the installation requirement images below.)
- NO ACCIDENTAL LOCK-INS: The Door Monkey is operable from both sides of the door so there is no chance of your child locking you in a room.
- VERSATILE DESIGN: The Door Monkey is not only an incredibly effective door lock, it also doubles as a pinch guard. The door is always secured in a partially cracked position, helping to prevent painful pinch injuries.
- NO TOOLS OR TAPE REQUIRED: Our unique design allows the Door Monkey to be installed in seconds without the need for tools, tape or hardware. No tape means no damage to your door’s finish.
Yhumie Arevalo Chavez
Door Monkey Review
I have used this on my pantry and bathroom doors. I chose the Door Monkey because I have lever handles and like that it does not require any hardware or 'sticky' parts in order to work. I believe I have very standard door frames and molding. Pros: 1. Ease of attachment/removal - no screws or sticky bits. It takes two seconds to attach once you realize how simple it is. 2. Ease of use - Can be used from both sides of the door without removing it. Push the button or move the latch depending on which side of the door you are on. 3. Pinch guard - My 18 month old hasn't been hurt after a few weeks of use. 4. Effectiveness - He knows what is in the pantry. He wants it. He tries to open the door every so often by pulling the lever handle but it doesn't budge. I can keep the Door Monkey out of reach for many more years. 5. Portability - I took it over to the grandparents house and it works on their internal doors. Cons: 1. Door remains open 1/2-1 inches. This isn't convenient for my guest bathroom since the Door Monkey has to be removed to fully close the door. 2. Visible - It is very obvious, even against a white door/door frame. This doesn't bother me - A lever door handle cover/child lock is very obvious. White flour and uncooked spaghetti all over the floor is also very obvious. 5/5 rating because the Door Monkey is a great child lock for many of my internal doors and it is easy to install and use, makes no marks where it is installed, and is easily movable to other doors. Update 1/17/2012 - my now 27 month old son still doesn't get past the door monkey. I have 4 of them now and all are holding up very well. Update 12/16/2012 - One of my Door Monkeys wore out. It doesn't catch every time so I am guessing it is a worn out spring.
Inez Rubio
Keeps pet out of rooms but allows air to circulate in and out, also can work for kids.
We use this for doors that we want to keep open but keep the cats out of. It works great on cats and our now 2 year old nephew, I'm sure one day he'll be strong enough to break the thing but for right now it meets our needs. Our linen closet is in our bathroom and it seems that warm wet air get trapped in there after showers. I bought the door monkey to keep that door cracked open all the time because if we just left it open the cats would never leave the piles of blankets and towels... I'm not a fan of that. That door opens outwards so the "handle" part sits on the door, easy to use the latch button, and the hook part hooks to the door frame. It keeps the cats out of the linen closet and it also keeps the cats out of the bedroom if my nephew is sleeping in there. And if he wakes up without anyone knowing he has to call out for the door to be opened so he can't just wander around upstairs. So basically, this works great against cats for doors that you want to keep cracked open for air circulation.
Mylene Mylene
USED DAILY FOR MONTHS & WISH I HAD PURCHASED MORE THAN 5!
CAN'T IMAGINE HOW I LIVED W/OUT THESE W/ MY 1ST TWO KIDS!!! I used to haul a baby gate around ALL over the place w/ I visited family etc & now I use this, it fits in my purse & so light weight. I don't have to get tripped up climbing the baby gates...um if you are short then those things can be killers, particularly if you ever wear dresses or skirts lol. We have 5 of these & wish I had more. Pros: -- PORTABLE (WOOHOO) -- Light weight -- Affordable -- Generally VERY Effective -- Can be reversed on the door to a pinch guard to keep little fingers safe -- Can be easily positioned -- Easy to use (even for small kids) -- Can be removed easily (unlike a lot of baby gates) -- Does not leave marks on the wall or door (unlike a lot of baby gates) -- Can open from both sides of the door easily -- Can be placed at a height convenient for older children to use while keeping younger kids safe...(& their rooms/favorite stuff lol. ;) Cons: -- These CAN POP OPEN...if you push the door too much...as in If you SUPER push these they CAN pop open...I have avoided this w/ my EXTREMELY strong son somehow by training him when I first used them by holding the door while he pulled it/pushed it -- Will not work on EVERY DOOR...ok so most any door/door way yes...but I have found exceptions. --these will work from what I have experienced on any new build doors/doorways & even back to 1970's doors/doorways...BUT my parents have a 1900s home & the doors/doorways will NOT work w/ these unfortunately (tears) but it is SOOOO worth trying to be certain. Also at our family work they have a double door w/ glass panel inserts (like you might see leading to a study) & while it does work it is much easier to push open that a traditional door/doorframe
Joel Olry
Effective, Simple, Adaptable and One Important Caution!
I purchased one, used it and then bought six more. When I opened the first package, I thought the Door Monkey would be too fragile to last. But that has not been a problem. The illustrations on the package made "installation" easy - took all of 30 seconds. This device works on doors with knobs or handles - it's more effective than the knob covers that our 2 year old can take apart easily and more effective than the child safety door handle covers - which we purchased and promptly broke. It is very easy for an adult to open the door from either side. You determine the height for your reach. Our two year old likes to keep his nine month old brother out of his room. So for older siblings, this device will keep babies and toddlers out - yet keep the door slightly open. The opening is one inch on our doors. It is fixed at that spot so no fingers get crunched on either side or below the door. Of course the older child must be careful not to move the door when little brother is near. This same two year old cannot get into the den or the laundry room - which leads easily to the outdoors - when we place the Door Monkey too high for him to reach. We like having the door open slightly. It allows for easy monitoring of activities inside or outside the room. I have but one cautionary note. We thought we had adequately toddler-proofed the two year old's room. We put the door monkey high on his door for the night so that he could not leave the room and roam about the house. He was not yet familiar with the device and as curious as a little monkey. Next to the door is a huge and very heavy dresser. One morning the toddler woke early and pulled out drawers to climb the dresser to get to the Door Monkey. Do not put the device in a place that can be climbed up to. Also, no matter how stable you think a dresser is; it is NOT. It can tip over easily with drawers open and a child climbing up or (in our case) standing on top and pushing on the wall! Secure all dangerous furniture to the wall and keep Door Monkey away from all climbable furniture.
Kristina Marie La Vallie
$13 changed my life!!
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Melly Mel
Incredible! It saved my sanity... literally!!!
I read the reviews and was skeptical of this little plastic thing at first to be very honest with you. However, we used these to sleep train our 2 1/2 year old twin boys who all of a sudden stopped sleeping through the night. They are in separate rooms. We used this door monkey in conjunction with the "Ok to Wake Owl". I showed them how it worked and told them they would decide whether the door monkey was put on. The first night they didn't want it on the door and the rule was that if they opened their door before Owl woke them up in the morning, we had to put door monkey on. Of course they opened their door so up went door monkey. A quick kiss and back in bed. Of course they got out, tried to open the door, cried. After 8 minutes of this they basically gave up, got in their bed and stayed there and went to sleep. Now it is part of their sleep routine, they ask for "door monkey", we put it on and it gives them comfort knowing its there. I am not sure if I am happy or pissed that I waited 3 months (of tortured 3 hour bed time routine with NO life for me). So basically a door monkey and a light up Owl sleep trained my kids. Incredible!!!
John Case
PLEASE MAKE THESE FOR BIGGER DOORS!
Had these on my pantry door, bathroom door and my toddler’s upstairs bedroom door in our previous home. What an amazing product it was and truly worth its weight in gold! I never had to worry about my baby falling down the stairs, climbing in my bed at night, or falling in the toilet. They are strong and never once unlatched or broke. So convenient, easy to put on or take off, and doesn’t damage the door. We’ve since moved to a new house with larger doors and these won’t fit. Now I have a 4 yr old climbing in my bed every night and a 17 month old who can get into everything! I would honestly pay 50 bucks for one of these right now as I type this at 4am! Heeeeeelp!!! Please make these for thicker doors!!
Yvonne Hines
Very smart product!
I haven't had this long, but I'm very impressed with it so far. A lot has already been written about this product, so I'll focus on some points that haven't really been said... YES, THE PRICE SEEMS HIGH It's true that the cost is higher than what you would expect. I was at first hesitant ordering it for that reason. But nothing else was working so I decided to give it a try. I'm actually ok with the cost now. Not only is it a good product, but if you go to the Door Monkey website you'll find that a dad invented this product to solve a problem he was having. It's just a little mom and pop company. I'm sure that they've had to invest a lot of personal money into this, take risks, and don't get the manufacturing deals that big companies do. It's nice to support the little guy. Besides, it's a lot cheaper to buy one thing that works rather than a bunch of junk that doesn't. LOTS OF OTHER SOLUTIONS DON'T WORK FOR EVERYONE First we tried the knob cover. My daughter figured out how to open it in a day and the next day she busted the cover right off the knob. My huband decided to get smart and take the knob off one day and guess who ended up getting locked in....ME! This product actually works, is very secure, and an adult or older child can open the door from both sides. No lock-ins. YES, THE DOOR STAYS CRACKED OPEN There is a good sized gap when you use this. I'd prefer it to not be there, but it's really no big deal for me. It's on my daughter's bedroom. She still slept fine with the door cracked. If you use it on a bathroom it takes two seconds to remove and put back. You have to think about how it works though. It basically clamps to the door and an arm grabs onto the doorframe when you close it. Because it clamps, that clamp keeps the door slightly ajar. If you had another kind of lock you'd probably have to tape or drill into your door or frame. This product doesn't leave any damage and you can move it around to different doors or take it to grandma's house for the weekend. This design also allows you to open it from both sides. You don't want to do something stupid and get locked in like I did. For the benefits of the design, I'll deal with the crack. UNIQUE I don't know of another device like this...opens from both sides, portable, works on most doors, and my child can't get through it. I'll update my review if she finds a way, but I don't think that will happen. GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE I did email the company with a few questions. They were very nice, helpful, and quick to respond. If you have a funky door you might want to contact them or at least read more info on their website before ordering. They have solutions for funky doors, which I didn't look into because my doors are the standard kind. WATCH THIS VIDEO One last thing....there's a video on youtube that demonstrates how the product works. It wasn't put up by the owners, it's just something a consumer did. The video is titled "Door Monkey" and was posted by justnik78. Watch it and you'll know exactly what you're getting.
April Engada Taberna
Toddler stays in room!
Our entire family was suffering from the control our 2 year old had on us. She was constantly getting out of bed during the night. She refused to stay in her bed. My husband was adiment that she was not sleeping with us. I tried everything from sticker charts to the supernanny method. Nothing was successful. I reached out to a friend, and she said she had used the door monkey. I did some research and though I was a little hesitant, I purchased 3 of them! Judge if you must. But it has worked. The day they came in, we went over the process with her of how it would work. We would go through the normal bedtime routine. Once it was time to get in bed, we would put the door monkey in place. We would be able to see her on the monitor, but we would not speak to her. When the cow wakes up (she has a wakeup clock in her room), we would come and take the door monkey off. It would only be used at nighttime. Once she can go to bed and stay in bed, we would take it off. The first night she screamed, yelled, pulled. But, she wasn't able to get out of her room. She could see through the opening it created, but could not leave the room. It took her 12 minutes, but she then crawled in her bed and went to sleep. The second night, she screamed for 3 minutes. I realize it is not the intended use of this product, but it worked for us. I am sure there are some who consider this appalling, and I am ok with that. She had been confined to a crib before we transitioned her to a toddler bed, but no one ever questioned that! I just know that this product worked for our house. Thank you.
Charles Massey
The only thing that worked!!!
When we transitioned my youngest son to a toddler bed, nothing would keep him in his bed! He was a night explorer. He could climb baby gates, and even the traditional advice of sitting in there, not engaging him, but returning him to his bed every single time he got out did not work. We did this for 3 hours, 5 nights in a row! He was miserable because he wasn't getting enough sleep, and we were miserable, because we were soooo frustrated. We tried just shutting the door, but he knows how to open up doors (even with the safety door knob covers! I was looking for some kind of product to use, and I came across this. I'd never seen it in a baby store, but I figured for the price, might as well give it a try. The first night we used it, he fussed for about 10 minutes, wandered around his room for another 10, then gave up and went to bed. The next night, he tried to get out the door once again and then just gave up and went to bed. The third night he didn't even get out of bed. Thank heavens for this product!!! We were losing our minds.