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DOOR MONKEY Door Lock Pinch Guard Safety Door Lock For Kids Baby Proof Door Lock For Bedrooms Bathrooms Kitchens Easy Convenient Simple To Install Very Portable Great For Dogs Cats
Last Updated: January 14, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Door
364doors, door monkey, year old, toddler, latch
+73%
-27%
" ... These are so much better than the stuff you have to stick to the door to lock the lever. ... We had to prime and repaint all of those doors. ... "
" ... I really like this because you can keep the door ajar and yet keep kids in or out of a room. ... "
" ... Basically, the best child door lock ever invented! ... The door monkey is amazing and so simple to use. ... You can have it at any height on the door which works great if you are wanting to keep just the younger children out of a room but want to let the older ones get in and out. ... "
" ... The best door stopper ever. ... "
" ... We have door handles, which are easy to open. ... All of the handle locks adhere to the door, and I didn’t want door damage. ... The Door Monkey is easy to clip on and does NO DAMAGE! ... "
" ... Easy to install, no glue, put it high as you like,no damage to the door or jamb, just perfect. ... "
" ... It’s super easy to put on and take off and - because you can put it wherever you want it on the door- older children can get in and out while the baby can’t. ... "
" ... Lo and behold, the Door Monkey kept Gippetto safely in his room. ... Despite punching and kicking holes through the door, the Door Monkey did it's job, keeping the door locked throughout the night. ... "
Capacity
185bedroom, doors, toddler, year old, door
+93%
-7%
" ... I got these for my older kids rooms so the toddlers couldn’t get in. ... "
" ... It kept my young toddlers out of rooms that I didn't want them in. ... "
" ... So perfect to keeps kids out of rooms but not have to use adhesive on my doors. ... "
" ... Works great, actually will be buying another one for our bedroom door so that the cats can’t get in there ... "
" ... I use these all over the house. ... "
" ... This is excellent for keeping kids in their rooms at bedtime. ... "
" ... I got this for my goddaughter because she began walking and with that she now explores every room. ... "
" ... We use this now to keep her out of our bedroom. ... "
Ease of Use
157easy to use, easy, super, simple, effective
+100%
" ... It's easy to install and can be opened easily from both sides. ... "
" ... Simple but effective. ... "
" ... Super easy to put on and off. ... "
" ... It is so easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to install, no mess, and no holes. ... "
" ... Easy to install and keeps little ones safe! ... "
" ... Easy to install AND easy to take off and move to another door! ... "
" ... Easy to use and you can put it as high as needed for your height. ... "
For Kids
114toddler, child, kid, year old, toddlers
+94%
-6%
" ... Non-permanent solution to keep the kids safe. ... "
" ... Easy to use and keeps your young children safe! ... "
" ... MUST have been designed by a parent because it is definitely toddler-proof! ... "
" ... However, with this one, if you remove anything tall that your kids can step onto it, your child will be safe for sure. ... "
" ... Also helped keep my kids out of the Christmas closet, and giving my cat a break from the endless “love” my toddler wants to give her now that we’ve been home for most of the year.🤣 ... "
" ... I would recommend it for kids or pets. ... "
" ... Keeps kids out and warm air still flows through ... "
" ... Would spend $5,000 on this- everyone, including my toddler sleeps so much better now! ... "
Build Quality
99plastic, break, flimsy, doors, crack
+68%
-32%
" ... Works great but it is cheap, easy to break. ... "
" ... I really like this style of latch for preventing accidental lock-outs. ... "
" ... We have been using them for over 2 years .and have never had one break . ... "
" ... Not one tear shed either. ... "
" ... Protects kids from pinching fingers when they are IN the room. ... "
" ... I have a very, very busy and strong toddler boy and he has not gotten past doors that have these clipped on. ... "
" ... All the baby proofing I found for lever style handles had adhesives. ... "
" ... I wish they were made of more durable stuff. ... "
Setup
98install, installation, easy to use, super, easy
+100%
" ... I really didn't think any device that didn't require some installation and was this simple could ever be effective. ... "
" ... Two minutes to install works great keeps my little ones out of dangerous rooms ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... This was so easy to install, it’s easy to use and we LOVE that they can’t reach it or work it! ... "
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... A bonus feature is the ease of installation and operation. ... "
" ... It's easy to install and can be opened easily from both sides. ... "
" ... Easy to install and keeps a very active 2 yr old out of places you don't want him. ... "
Fit
50door, screws, adhesive, trim, toilet
+54%
-46%
" ... It doesn’t require extra effort to use (such as a magnet . ... "
" ... 😒) They also are pretty easy to get past with a hard push or sturdy shake. ... "
" ... , and I think a strong push could snap the thin plastic. ... "
" ... Recommend sliding a small piece of paper towel in between your door and the lock at point of contact with the clamp. ... "
" ... I didn't want to permanently put locks on doors, and needed something that could be portable as well as not permanent to keep kids out of rooms. ... "
" ... It doesn’t require extra effort to use (such as a magnet . ... "
" ... Pop right off when needed. ... "
" ... For this modification I’m planning a trip to the hardware store and buy trim and possibly double stick adhesive tape rather than screws to attach with. ... "
Product Reliability
463, year old, month, broken, years
+54%
-46%
" ... I wish I knew about this years ago. ... "
" ... They prompt a little sigh for the extra effort you’ll be making day in and day out for the next few months/years because they impede your daily flow. ... "
" ... In these days and times. ... "
" ... So far these are working great with my 15 month old! ... "
" ... I have two very strong and determined toddlers (2.5 and 3.5 years) and these have outlasted them for a couple of months so far. ... "
" ... I hope they last awhile. ... "
" ... lol I think these will do the trick for at least 3 more years. ... "
" ... My little escape artist figures them all out within days. ... I've had it for a few months and not once has she been able to escape! ... "
Storage
43pantry, doors, door, toddler, closet
+79%
-21%
" ... I got 2 and put them on the pantry and toy room closet. ... "
" ... Without turning on the light I was able to grab the door monkey package from the drawer in her room, open it with no tools or confusion, and apply it to the door effortlessly. ... "
" ... We put them on the bathrooms and the door to the laundry room. ... "
" ... I thought the door can fully close with this safe lock, but it's okay, I can let the storage room have some air. ... "
" ... allows for ventilation to the room: place it out of reach and never have to worry about your child being able to unlatch. ... "
" ... Keeps my toddler out of the laundry room. ... "
" ... Exactly what we were looking for to keep our three year old out of the pantry! ... "
" ... This is so simple to use and fast to get in the room but keeps the door closed to keep the littles out and safe. ... "
Comfort
38fingers, pinch, pinched fingers, keeps, smashed
+79%
-21%
" ... It is simple to install (no holes or adhesives) and easy to work - even with one hand. ... "
" ... If it is secured correctly though it works great and is super easy to use and is not an eye sore. ... "
" ... Two in my family have significant shoulder and nerve problems. ... "
" ... it is easily opened with one hand, which is perfect if you are holding a hungry toddler in your arms! ... "
" ... just an ergonomic way of living! ... "
" ... I'm a gramma with arthritis. ... "
" ... However, my son snapped the first one in a fit of anger (he was 6 at the time) and we are getting a second one (he's paying with his earned money) to replace it. ... "
" ... It’s still fairly secure, but I’ve knocked it slightly askew a few times. ... "
Price
29money, worth every penny, waste of money, definitely worth, worth the money
+66%
-34%
" ... This is the only thing that keeps him contained lol worth every penny. ... "
" ... Awesome product at a very reasonable price! ... "
" ... This is good product and worth for cost ... "
" ... Definitely worth every penny. ... "
" ... But definitely worth it! ... "
" ... Excellent Product worth the cost! ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
" ... It's a little pricey for a simple piece of plastic but is **definitely** worth the price. ... "
Sleep Tracking
22room, training, safe, knowing, bed
+86%
-14%
" ... Now we can sleep knowing he can’t escape his bedroom. ... "
" ... Of course when the 18 month wakes up she wants to play with the old two kids who are still a sleep. ... "
" ... I take it off his bedroom door once hes asleep but it's been great for transitioning him to put himself to sleep independently. ... "
" ... It has completely made sleep training a breeze! ... "
" ... He would get out one time in the middle of the night and then sleep fine. ... We would explain how important it is to sleep. ... "
" ... I sleep better too, knowing i can hear him if something is wrong but that he's safe in his room :) ... "
" ... Do not make you and your family suffer, losing sleep trying a million different behavior techniques to get your kid to stay in their room for bedtime. ... "
" ... There is not such thing as a perfect solution to establish a better sleep routine for an infant/toddler, but this little tool is doing its job. ... "
Features
21door, year old, safety, reach, locks
+95%
-5%
" ... Manley locks are awesome. ... "
" ... Basically, the best child door lock ever invented! ... "
" ... This is a great lock. ... "
" ... GREAT child door lock! ... "
" ... The BEST lock I’ve purchased. ... "
" ... Great little lock. ... "
" ... Great lock really . ... "
" ... This is the perfect lock. ... "
For Travel
20traveling, travel, vacation, us, trips
+100%
" ... For this modification I’m planning a trip to the hardware store and buy trim and possibly double stick adhesive tape rather than screws to attach with. ... "
" ... We have purchased extras and taken them on trips. ... "
" ... Great for traveling ... "
" ... You can take them with you when you travel (visit family/friends or stay in hotels,etc) ... "
" ... We take it on trips with us. ... "
" ... A year later, we went on a 2 week vacation and my daughter decided she would prefer to never sleep alone again and would show up in the middle of the night ready to co-sleep. ... "
" ... They’re simple, easy to use and obviously very portable if you are traveling. ... "
" ... They’ll be perfect for travel as well. ... "
Overall performance
13gets the job, done, product, easy to use, flimsy
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to use and does the job. ... "
" ... It's not the most sturdy product but it gets the job done. ... "
" ... Easy to use, and definitely does the job! ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... This gets the job done without either perfectly. ... "
" ... It does it’s job. ... It does it’s job. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to instal, transport, and it does the job!! ... "
" ... Also, gets the job done. ... "
Cooling
13air flow, keeps, cats, flows, allows
+100%
" ... It also provides some air flow! ... "
" ... Then we shut the resident cats into another room and let the new cats explore the room that the others had been put in during their prior visits. ... "
" ... Keeps kids out and warm air still flows through ... "
" ... Then we shut the resident cats into another room and let the new cats explore the room that the others had been put in during their prior visits. ... "
" ... They were getting out of the room every 5 minutes. ... "
" ... These are great to let air flow but keep my 1 and almost 3 year old either in or out of any given room. ... "
" ... Love that the air flows in my room. ... "
" ... Also allows some air flow so the room doesn’t get too stuffy. ... "
Marketplace
10product, ever, thank, picture, ordered
+100%
" ... Amazon primed it, came the next day. ... "
" ... Thank you whom ever invented this thing!!! ... "
" ... This is a good looking on the picture and nothing worthwhile in practice. ... "
" ... Look at the picture and compare to your door trim before you buy. ... "
" ... Thank you for this innovative product. ... "
" ... I am ordering a second one today! ... "
" ... ONE OF THE BEST AMAZON PRODUCTS EVER! ... "
" ... This is probably the best purchase I have ever made with amazon. ... "
Design
10smart, really, love, looks, like
+100%
" ... That's the design of it. ... "
" ... I love the design and ease of use. ... "
" ... This product looks great and very well made. ... "
" ... Really smart but simple design! ... "
" ... The idea is perfect for new construction or modern design. ... "
" ... Worth its weight in gold!! ... "
" ... Super simple and easy design. ... "
" ... It's a smart design. ... "
Returns
9return, say, needless, going
+11%
-89%
" ... Going to return the product ... "
" ... Was sent back. ... "
" ... I should have returned them. ... "
" ... I returned them and went with another option. ... "
" ... I am going to return it. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... Needless to say this item will be returned ... "
" ... I had to return it. ... "
Size
9travel, small, portable, take, simple
+89%
-11%
" ... They’ll be perfect for travel as well. ... "
" ... It’s also so easy to take off and portable. ... "
" ... Great for traveling ... "
" ... I like that it’s portable ... "
" ... You can carry it from room to room. ... "
" ... Worth every penny, SO easy to install and take with you if you travel. ... "
" ... They’re simple, easy to use and obviously very portable if you are traveling. ... "
" ... Can use at home or while traveling. ... "
Gaming
7room, recommended, play, game, friend
+100%
" ... It has been a game changer in my house and I am very happy with my purchase. ... "
" ... I have multiple children and this is a game changer. ... "
" ... This product was recommended to me by a friend and it has been a real game changer! ... I no longer have to play the tuck-into-bed-on-repeat game with my 2.5 year old because he now realizes that if he gets out of bed, he can't leave the room anyways. ... "
" ... This takes away the game of trying to come out of their room. ... "
" ... Finally, a friend recommended these to me and what a game changer they have been! ... "
" ... The gap was perfect to let the resident and new cats sniff, view each other, and even play gentle paw games. ... "
" ... The gap was perfect to let the resident and new cats sniff, view each other, and even play gentle paw games. ... "
Sound Quality
7hear, door, perfect, love, baby
+100%
" ... By using this, we let enough light/sound to come into our child room to let him know we are next door, but also to teach him that we need our own space for the night. ... "
" ... I can hear them playing perfect. ... "
" ... Keeps the air circulating and you can hear what's going on in the room. ... "
" ... (also allows me to hear when the machines are done) ... "
" ... I love it we can go in and out the room unnoticed by our little one since it doesn’t make so much noise like the doorknobs, anti pinch really works and it gives me peace of mind letting my baby walk in and out of the room, and if it is locked no matter how my baby push the door it stays on top 😊 Very effective on our part I highly recommend it 🥰 ... "
" ... It leaves a couple inch gap, which is perfect for listening for a baby asleep in a room as well. ... "
" ... Does the job and i love that I can still hear noises from the room because door doesn’t get shut completely with this product. ... "
Battery Life
7life, thing
+100%
" ... This product is genius and major life saver! ... "
" ... It’s a life saver! ... "
" ... Let me tell you, it's a life saver. ... "
" ... This thing is a life saver!! ... "
" ... This thing has been a total life saver. ... "
" ... This is a life saver! ... "
Network
6floor, plan, open, gets, work
+67%
-33%
" ... We have an open floor plan downstairs so he had access to things that were dangerous to him and we were at a loss as to how to keep him safe until I came across the Door Monkey. ... "
" ... These are perfect for our open floor plan house, where gating isn't an option. ... "
" ... the house was built in 2015 ... "
" ... This is literally a life saver in our house, both our toddlers constantly try to escape their rooms and wander the house at weird hours ... "
Water Resistance
6water, shower, door, play, old
+100%
" ... I can take a shower or go to the bathroom alone. ... "
" ... The look on my little niece's face when she realized she couldn't get into the bathroom to play with the sink and bath faucets . ... "
" ... I’m currently thinking about getting a few more since my son decided to turn the water on to the tub in my bathroom. ... "
" ... It’s a great baby proof device. ... "
" ... I recommend these to all my mom friends and they would make a great shower gift. ... "
" ... My 3 yr old also likes locking us out of the bathroom so he can play in water and these door monkeys prevent that. ... "
Call quality
5need, stay, call, room, perfect
+100%
" ... We can also hear her call out for us. ... "
" ... I got this because my toddler I figured out how to open any and all doors and I was worried that I might not hear him at night leaving his room and possibly deciding to take an adventure outside so I got this door security to have a peace of mind while I was asleep very easy to use and love that you can move it from door to door if need be ... "
" ... hear me when I say . ... "
" ... I can hear what they are up to. ... "
" ... I can hear them playing perfect. ... "
Clock
4get, clock, sleeping, room, night
+100%
" ... With the help of a red/green morning clock, he now plays quietly in his room until the clock turns green and we come to "let him out." ... "
" ... This was THE fix for us, along with getting him his own toddler alarm clock. ... "
" ... With the combination of this lock and an okay to wake clock, we got him back to sleeping through the night after a couple of nights. ... "
" ... My three-year-old goes to bed awesome at 7 o’clock every night… But then she would wake up in the middle of the night, sneak out of her room and get into all sorts of trouble. ... "
Product As Described
4like, exactly, door, described
+100%
" ... Look at the picture and compare to your door trim before you buy. ... "
" ... This is a good looking on the picture and nothing worthwhile in practice. ... "
" ... Exactly like advertised. ... "
" ... This product worked as described. ... "
Cleaning
4house, get, every, clean, adhesive
+50%
-50%
" ... He was trapped since he couldn’t reach it, and started to freak out. ... "
For Running
3run, toddler, recommend, doors
+67%
-33%
" ... Now we don’t have to worry about them running outside when we turn our backs. ... "
" ... I recommend buying it in advance for when you've run out of patience and gentleness and persuasion and perseverance and you just need to sleep RIGHT NOW. ... "
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