ParentlistDoor Knob Covers
Covers that stop little hands from opening doors.
- Priority
- Nice to have
- Ages
- 9 months-4 years
- Category
- Safety & Babyproofing
When you need it
Door knob covers become useful from around 9 months, as babies start pulling up and reaching for handles. They matter most once your toddler figures out how to turn a knob, and they stay helpful until around age 4, when most kids can work them out or understand which rooms are off-limits.
What to look for
Look for covers that fit your knob size and spin freely, so little hands can't get a grip while adults can still squeeze and turn. Test that every adult and older sibling can open them easily, or they'll get taken off. They only work on round knobs; lever handles need a lever lock instead. Use them on doors to bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms and exterior doors.
Door Knob Covers: common questions
- Do I need a door knob covers?
- Not every home needs them. They're most useful for keeping a toddler out of the bathroom, garage, laundry room or outside doors. If your doors have lever handles, or you can close off risky rooms another way, you may skip these entirely.
- When does a baby need a door knob covers?
- A baby needs door knob covers once they start reaching for and turning handles, often from around 9 months onward.
Ages
- 9 Month Old essentials (9-12 months)
- 1 Year Old essentials (12-18 months)
- 18 Month Old essentials (18-24 months)
- 2 Year Old essentials (2-3 years)
- 3-5 Year Old essentials (3-5 years)
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