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7 of the best childproofing products for cookers 2024
HOW TO CHILDPROOF YOUR COOKER
Ovens can be dangerous to young children because of the heat and the food cooking on the stove. Ideally, keep children away from them altogether and teach them they shouldn’t be touched. But here are some items that will give you additional peace of mind.
Oven door locks
These locks keep the doors to an oven or microwave securely closed and prevent a child from getting burned or trying to microwave the entire contents of the cutlery drawer. Look for a heat-resistant one with a strong adhesive. To make it easier for an adult to gain access to the inside of the oven, pick one that can be opened with one hand.
Cooker/stove guard
A stove guard prevents a curious child from reaching up and burning themselves on a hot stove or pulling down a saucepan of hot or boiling food. They are positioned around the stove to form a barrier and are usually adjustable to fit most cookers.
Cooker knob covers
If you have a child with a tendency to play with the cooker knobs and, unbeknownst to you, turn the oven on just as you’re leaving for a two-week holiday you will need some cooker knob covers. These are placed over the knobs to prevent any kind of interference. Clear ones are great as you can see what position the knob has been left in.
THE BEST PRODUCTS TO KEEP YOUR COOKER SAFE
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 29 February 2024.
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1. EUDEMON Childproof Oven Door Lock
An oven door lock made from heat-resistant materials.
Can be opened and closed one-handed by an adult.
Easy to install with durable 3M tape.
Can be removed and leaves no damage.
2. BeeGo® Oven Safety Child Lock
This oven safety lock is compatible with most ovens and microwaves.
Heat-resistant.
Self-adhesive with strong 3M VHB tape.
Can be removed and leaves no lasting residue.
Available in black and white.
3. Prince Lionheart Adjustable Cooker Guard
This cooker guard adjusts to fit stoves from 61 to 91cm wide.
Easily installed with the included double-sided 3M tape.
Heat-resistant.
4. BAbyDan cooker guard
A stove guard made from metal which can adjust from 39 to 72cm.
Suitable for gas and electric cookers.
Secured with adhesive side brackets.
5. Safety 1st child proof stove knobs
Set of five stove knob guards to prevent a child from turning on the oven.
Available in transparent and black.
Made from durable, heat-resistant plastic.
The large size means they will fit most cookers.
6. Dreambaby Stove Knob Covers
These covers fit most stove and oven knobs.
Clear so that you can see if the oven or stove is turned on or off.
Heat-resistant.
Comes in a pack of four.
7. Clippasafe Oven and Stove Knob Guards
These guards are suitable for stove knobs that have at least 67mm between (when measured from the centre of the knobs).
Clear so the knobs can still be seen.
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