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Kitchen
Keep curiosity safe.
Kitchens combine heat, sharp edges, toxic substances, and heavy appliances in one room. For SEN children with impulsivity, poor hazard awareness, or a drive to explore, this is the highest-risk space in the home. These products target the most preventable accidents.
Key Safety Considerations
- 1Install magnetic cabinet locks on every cupboard containing chemicals, sharp tools, or heavy items — standard child locks can be defeated quickly by determined or dexterous children.
- 2Use a hob guard or knob covers to prevent access to the cooker. Never leave a child with impulse control difficulties alone in a kitchen with an accessible hob.
- 3Store knives in a lockable block or drawer, not a countertop block that can be pulled over. The same applies to scissors and graters.
Recommended Products
Magnetic Cabinet and Drawer Locks
Invisible magnetic mechanism requires an adult to hold the key magnet to the outside of the door — no visible button or latch for a child to discover and work around, unlike standard adhesive child locks.
Cooker Hob Guard with Side Panels
Steel barrier surrounds three sides of the hob, preventing children from reaching pots or touching burners. Side panels stop the guard being slid off from the side — a known defeat mechanism for basic guards.
Cooker Knob Covers
Clear plastic domes fit over cooker and hob knobs, requiring a press-and-turn action that is difficult for small hands — preventing accidental gas or electric hob activation while allowing quick adult access.
Fridge and Appliance Door Lock
Strap-style lock secures fridge, freezer, oven, and dishwasher doors against opening. Essential for children who compulsively open appliances, are drawn to cold sensory input, or have no food-safety awareness.