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Where can I find a lock to keep my toddler out of the fridge?

I have been able to find ones that are put on with adhesive, but we already tried a oven lock that was like that and he broke it the first day. I am looking for one that can be screwed directly into the outside of the fridge. Thanks.

Just be careful screwing anything into the actual metal of the fridge. I THINK some of them may have a vacuum seal in the door or sides (like a thermos) that helps keep things cold longer and screwing a hole in it will break the seal. Maybe you could find one with a stronger adhesive or try another way to attach it (welding?)

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9 Responses to “Where can I find a lock to keep my toddler out of the fridge?”

  1. ~ Rachel B.~ Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 10:54 am

    Any Hardware Store should haev them.. Try Lowe’s or Home Depot…. Just ask a sales Clerk and they will be able to help you out.
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  2. aggie_87 Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Just be careful screwing anything into the actual metal of the fridge. I THINK some of them may have a vacuum seal in the door or sides (like a thermos) that helps keep things cold longer and screwing a hole in it will break the seal. Maybe you could find one with a stronger adhesive or try another way to attach it (welding?)
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  3. Marie Q Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    I agree to aggie_87,try the adhesive type you don’t want to puncture the vacuum seal in the fridge
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  4. crazy_cat_lady Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Have you tried to look at babies r us. They would be the first place I would go. Check out web sites of stores around you that way you can see if they have them without wasting your gas and your saving time.
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    mommy of 2

  5. Wilmavimom Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    I haven’t been able to find one for the refrigerator or the dishwasher that works yet. I’ve resorted to gating off the entire kitchen!
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    Mom of 18 month twin boys

  6. mikeysmom Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    I know you said you wanted something that screwed, but instead of messing up your fridge…..we use a cabinet lock (its in the shape of a U with a lock you can tighten it with. But this would only work with a side by side fridge, but it works great!
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  7. rachel Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    you shouldn’t be screwing stuff into the fridge. It can damage it quite badly
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  8. jds.girl_2006 Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    I actually used the adhesive kind from WalMart and it stayed on for 2 years, until my son finally learned how it worked. Even after it wasn’t being used I still couldn’t get the bloody thing off lol.
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    Mommy of 2 with #3 on the way

  9. JENNIFER Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    I purchased locks for my fridge in Babies R Us. They are applied with adhesive, and yes, they did not work at first. My husband put an extra piece of thick, super-strong, double sided tape on each, and now the fridge doors won’t budge unless you release the latches on top of the fridge. They work great!!!

    These are the ones I got:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000096LWL/ref=dp_image_0/105-2997119-5436443?ie=UTF8&m=ADFRQ5K4I2LNR&n=15850641&s=hi
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    MOMMY OF A 2 YR OLD WHO LIKED TO SQUEEZE KETCHUP ALL OVER MY KITCHEN FLOOR WHEN I DISAPPEARED FOR A MINUTE TO USE THE BATHROOM!

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