Door Monkey Child Proof Door Lock & Pinch Guard - For Door Knobs & Lever Handles- Easy to Install-No Tools or Tape Required - Baby Safety Door Lock For Kids - Very Portable-Great for Dogs & Cats,White

does not fit normal door

I thought this seemed like a universal fit but it doesn't fit on my door. My door frame is apparently too wide. Had to return.

Purchase experience superb even during COVID-19.

Not working

They seem complicated, but the execution is flawless and simple. These are the measures I use on all child locks and how the door monkey rates on them: Ease of installation: Instant. Ease of use: 3 years old and up when installed within reach. Damage to repair after use: non-existent. Effectiveness: 100% on interior doors with modern square jams. (May not work on older doors) Durability: remains to be seen. I would give extra stars for ingenuity if I could. These locks are the neatest thing since sliced bread. We use them to keep the baby out of an older child's room among other areas like bathrooms. It took only 2 minutes to explain to my 6 year old how to use it and he was thrilled that he could keep the baby out of his toys now. It is very easy to use so older kids have easy access to the places they need to go, but the baby shouldn't go, like bathrooms. I thought the baby would hate them, because he can see into the room, but not get in, but he accepted the locks and moved on. There is PEACE in our home once more! My only complaint has to be the price. Perhaps after they really catch on the manufacturers will give us a price break. I would buy them again though. In fact, I have already ordered a second batch. (And I can't wait till they get here! I have a few more doors to block,) I would like these to be easier for everyone to afford. I think they should be in every home with small children. They have the added benefit of being easily portable. Ours are going to grandmas house to limit the range of the baby while we visit. This is a very nice side benefit we have never experienced with any other child lock. If grandma wants to buy her own to use when babies visit, they install and uninstall easily, are pretty small and store flat. The house only needs to look baby proof when the baby is there. These are awesome for interior doors but not practical in all applications. I use metal flip lock door latches mounted up high for exterior doors and doors I want to remain closed. They are small white and cost about $2-3. It involves drilling holes into the door frame, which will have to be patched one day. They only work on doors that open out and have to be purposefully locked. These are very effective as long as we remember to lock them. They are also very durable, something that is necessary in our household. Examples are the front door, pantry and closets. For doors none of the children are supposed to get into for safety reasons, we have tried several things, and decided to just install standard household (exterior) keyed locks for security. This is for our medicine cabinet and other closets where dangerous items are stored. It was worth the extra expense to be certain that no one (children or others) would be able to get into those areas without our knowledge. UPDATE: By October 2014 only 2 of the 6 door monkeys I bought the end of 2013 and beginning of 2014 are still alive. I really wish they lasted better. We wish they would come up with a better version that has a better grip on the door and doesn't get cracked so easily. Either that, or make them much cheaper so it doesn't hurt so much when they get broken. This is an ingenious product, but it is not perfect. To the creators: You are the best! Can you do better? for cheaper?

Brilliant. Expensive but no installation needed which works well in a rented house. Can b moved quickly to other doors as needed. I use it to keep my senior cat in different spaces as needed. It leaves a gap that is just small enough for her to not squeeze through. I use mine on the top of my door so that my clothes don't get hooked up on it as I pass through, when the door is open. I can also move it closer to the hinges end of the door if I wanted a bigger gap for my cat to pass through but not anything bigger (child or dog)