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Toddler-proof crate closures?
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If any moms of two-leggers are around, can you recommend a way to secure a wire crate latch that will keep a persistent toddler out?
DS figured out how to open the crate latch a few weeks ago, so now the first thing he does when he wakes out is let Dixie out and let her crawl into bed. It's cute but I'd prefer him wait for me to let the dogs out.
I'm thinking about doing a carabiner, but that seems like something he'd have figured out in no time. Anything else more secure, but not so annoying that it would be a problem for me to use daily?
"The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past." - Sylvia Plath
Re: Toddler-proof crate closures?
LOL Both of those crossed my mind too!
I haven't tried the carabiner yet, so that should probably be my first step, but he's pretty good at figuring things out so I don't suppose it will last long. He figured out how to unlatch the back sliding door this weekend
, so I think I'm doomed. LOL
"The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past." - Sylvia Plath
I'm trying to find a link for you, but my first thought was different clasps I've seen at the end of lead ropes for horses.
Do you have a tractor supply near you?
There are so many different clasps you can buy for a few bucks (on the same lines as carabiners but more complex to use). My husband still can't figure out how to attach a lead rope to a halter, and I'm fairly certain if I put one on the dog crate it'd take him a while to get the thing off
Here are a couple photos...
http://www.coldspotfeeds.com/images/bull snap.jpg
http://www.rainbowsend-ranch.com/images/Bull Snap.jpg
Apparently those ones are called bull snaps. I would try one of these for sure!
http://www.coldspotfeeds.com/images/panic snap.jpg
That one is called a panic snap - although may be slightly easier than the bull snap to accidentally get open (they're made to open if a horse spooks and pulls too hard on them).
Did anyone suggest a plain old fashion lock? I'm sorry I didn't read through the replies too much...
Good luck! The things we non parents take for granted!
FF
Interesting! I'm a city girl, but maybe the hardware store would have something like that.
I think I'm going to try to avoid a lock, as I don't want it to be too hard to get everyone out in the event of an emergency.
Thanks for the suggestions!
"The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past." - Sylvia Plath
There is a type of carabiner that locks -- probably a little tougher for a toddler to figure out but only takes an extra second for an adult to get it open.
http://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Black-80-mm-Locking-Carabiner/dp/B000E96RQI/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1334704358&sr=1-1
That looks perfect! Thanks!
"The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past." - Sylvia Plath