The Parenting Journal

Why Does My Baby Keep Opening Cabinet Locks? Toddler-Proof Upgrades

Why Does My Baby Keep Opening Cabinet Locks? Toddler-Proof Upgrades

Every parent has a version of this story. Mine happened on a Tuesday afternoon when my younger daughter, not yet 18 months old, emptied the entire under-sink cabinet in the time it took me to answer the front door. Sponges,...

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Baby Proofing the Refrigerator: Locks Tips and Toddler-Proof Hacks

Baby Proofing the Refrigerator: Locks Tips and Toddler-Proof Hacks

The refrigerator is the most-opened appliance in your home. A curious two-year-old knows this. Mine certainly did.My younger daughter once cleared the bottom shelf of our fridge in under three minutes while I answered the front door. By the time...

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