soft close hinges for baby proofing?
Jeremy Seger
2 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (16)
millworkman
2 years agoemilyam819
2 years agoRelated Discussions
child proofing pro range knobs (Wolf)
Comments (39)"These early years with your child are by far the easiest years for a parent. There are no equivalent plug covers or cabinet door/drawer locks for a teenager." So true! Parenting is hysterically amusing and heartwrenching and everything in-between. We all have rules & trust & safety widgets & eyes on the backs of our heads & still our kids are skipping just out of reach. I once tackled a 3 year old on a chair leaning over our ancient electric Hotpoint pushing the back buttons. "I make eggs!" she said. Yes, her belly pressed against the burner she was turning on..... Nowadays that independent 3 year old is an independent 16 year old pushing all kinds of buttons I can't even see......but I do trust her with 22K burners on our Blue Star. How the years fly! I don't know what a good stove sitter runs in your neck of the woods but I'd make sure s/he understands there are no cell phone chit-chats, no manicures, and no bathroom breaks while on duty. Same deal as your disposal sitter! Good luck, Jenna, we're all in this together!...See More'Soft Close' cabinets?
Comments (16)What I ended up doing is figuring out what hinges I had (sneaky cabinet company but their own nameplate over them but I removed the name plate and saw who REALLY made the hinges). I then went to their webpage (brand was Hettich) and found my model and ... tada!... guess what they have an optional soft close for their hinges that simply snaps on - AND I found them online for only $2.50 a peice! (much cheaper than blumotion and since they snap on no screws or anything). So I am super happy for now - I'll update the thread in a week or so when I get them and try em out. Also happy becuase I got my year end bonus today and its enough to pay off the last payment on the remodel. I don't know about everyone else but finances got really tight at the end of the remodel!...See MoreDoes anyone have soft close hinges on their upper corner cabinet?
Comments (6)We installed the dampers after the fact on all our doors except the corner sink cabinet. The dampers we bought didn't work on it. When I looked at the door I realized that I think it's b/c the corner sink cabinet has a partial overlay door (to allow it to open fully) and all the other doors (base & upper) are full overlay. To use the dampers on partial overlay, spacers are needed. We haven't gotten around to ordering another damper + spacers. If you have a diagonal door for the corner lazy susan, then you may have the same situation. We did use the damper + the extra one I ordered in the PR, so no waste. Here is a link that might be useful: Thread: I need some soft close dampers for my cabinet doors...See MoreNeed suggestion to baby proof house stairs
Comments (8)I understand that sleep deprivation with a new baby in the house can make one forgetful, but I really think you'll be able to remember the close the basement door. DH and I have twins, and we physically "tagged off" so we knew exactly who was in charge of watching the boys when they were first mobile, and until they could be trusted alone together for 30 seconds without poking each other in the eye, biting, or throwing blocks at each others' heads. If I was home alone with them, I would bring them to the bathroom with me. Our house was well baby-proofed, but that simply doesn't replace supervision. Here's an example. My Mom has a lake cabin, and we go there a lot in the summer. The rule for our sons was that they could not go on the dock without a grownup. I know a lot of people who let their kids on a dock if they are wearing a life jacket, but I much preferred direct supervision until they were big/old enough to be safe on their own. Each of my kids managed to fall off the dock, with me within inches of them. One went in feet first, and I simply pulled him up by the arms; the other was fishing, on his hands and knees, leaned over, and went in head first - between the dock and boat lift. Again, I was inches away, and pulled him out by the feet. Had he been wearing a life jacket, he would have gotten wedged in the narrow space, head underwater. Being on the dock with them did not prevent them from going in the drink, but it allowed me to yank them out immediately. Trust me, you can keep an eye one one little one for the few months between crawling and negotiating stairs (teach her to go down feet first). Accidents happen - I get that, it's why they aren't called "intentionals" - but I think accidents are more likely to happen when we rely too heavily on contraptions and devices instead of eyeballs....See Moreanj_p
2 years agoRTHawk
2 years agokudzu9
2 years agoraee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
2 years agoWestCoast Hopeful
2 years agoMDLN
2 years agoOne Devoted Dame
2 years agochispa
2 years agoILoveRed
2 years agoOne Devoted Dame
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoILoveRed
2 years agowiscokid
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoOne Devoted Dame
2 years ago
Related Stories
UNIVERSAL DESIGN11 Ways to Age-Proof Your Bathroom
Learn how to create a safe and accessible bathroom without sacrificing style
Full StoryPETSPet-Proofing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
Not all pet dangers are obvious. Keep furry friends safe and sound by handling all of these potential hazards
Full StoryKIDS’ SPACES15 Tips for Small-Space Living With Baby
Keep your wee one's stuff under control and your nerves unfrazzled with these space-saving storage and baby-gear ideas
Full StoryINSIDE HOUZZBaby Boomers Are Making Remodeling Changes With Aging in Mind
Walk-in tubs, curbless showers and nonslip floors are popular features, the 2018 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study finds
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNOpen vs. Closed Kitchens — Which Style Works Best for You?
Get the kitchen layout that's right for you with this advice from 3 experts
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNHave Your Open Kitchen and Close It Off Too
Get the best of both worlds with a kitchen that can hide or be in plain sight, thanks to doors, curtains and savvy design
Full StoryKIDS’ SPACES8 Tips for Peaceful Bedroom Sharing With Baby
Enjoy better sleep, neatness and enough space for everyone’s things with these shared-room strategies
Full StoryCONTEMPORARY HOMESHouzz Tour: A Sophisticated Home for Adults and Babies
Homeowners expecting twins make a nest that works for kids but is not kid dominated
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSMy Houzz: Welcoming Baby in an Eclectic Dallas Rambler
Setting up a sweet nursery is just the latest project in a home filled with art, DIY touches and a dream come true
Full StoryCOLORBenjamin Moore Floats Breath of Fresh Air as Its Color of 2014
Touted as a new neutral, this baby blue can stand on its own or support bolder colors. Here's how to use it
Full Story
emilyam819