Safety 1st Magnetic Locking System (1 Key and 8 Locks)

I purchased this to keep my 1 year old out of all our lower cabinets. They have worked flawlessly!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pros -Completely baby proof - Without a key, they can NOT be opened. It also keeps fingers from getting squished.Disable feature - You can disable the locking mechanism. Baby asleep? Need to empty dishwasher? Just disable and open without key.Extremely adjustable - They provide some wiggle room when getting the positions just right to ensure a tight and secure fit.Reusable - Sadly I installed one of them in the wrong location. I was easily able to remove and reuse everything. Even the templates.Secure hold - If you install them properly, they have no wiggle room and can take a 1 1/2 year old yanking on it.Pictured directions - Being able to see the parts and placements REALLY helped.Cons -Pricey - Worth it if you can afford it.Longer initial install time - The first few took a while to figure out. Once I had about 4 or 5 under my belt, I started moving through them pretty fast.Instructions kinda confusing - Instructions were almost too detailed. A bit overwhelming, but I figured it out.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I installed a total of 16 of these things so I feel I have a good grasp on setting them up. Here are some tips:1) Set aside enough time to do them all at one time. I wouldn't want to do these 2 at a time. You get in a rhythm after a few! Keep going.2) PLAN WHERE YOU WANT THEM BEFORE YOU START DRILLING! The first set I installed weren't where I wanted them to be. Be sure to put them all in the same spot so you'll remember where they can. You cannot see where they are once you install them and close the cabinet.3) Have both a power drill with small drill bit and phillips screwdriver. You will need the power drill and drill bit to make the initial install holes. Then you'll use phillips to install the screws. You'll want to hand tighten the screws.4) Tighten the screws just enough for the pieces to hold their position. Then test it out. You will want to slide each piece into just the right place before really tightening them. If you're patient, you'll get a lock that both falls into place with a normal close AND that doesn't give any slack.5) Be aware that if you are not careful, the locks will move around as you screw them tight. Hold them steady to keep them in the right place.6) Buy extra keys if you need too. We have one for each of the 3 rooms we have these locks installed. We purchased 2 8-piece sets and 1 extra key. Totally worth the investment. Keys stick to anything metal... Higher up on a fridge is a really good place for the kitchen one. Just be aware that they are extremely powerful and could scratch a surface if you just slap it up there.I would buy these again and highly suggest them to you if you are in the baby proofing business!

I ordered these to keep my 18 month old out of our kitchen cabinets. I installed them and they are working wonderfully! I was concerned about how hard it would be to get the cabinets to unlock since I had read some reviews saying that you had to get the key in exactly the right spot. That is not an issue. They unlock great.I did not follow the installation instructions. I found them confusing and I tried to use their little sticky things for the first one and then just threw them away. Once I started winging it, installation was not bad at all. I used a drill, small philips head screwdriver and a pencil.I was told by people that had these in the past that a regular refrigerator magnet would unlock these so I did not worry about getting an extra key. I accidentally locked the key in a cabinet during installation and found out that you cannot unlock them with a regular magnet. Luckily my husband had a heavy duty magnet in the basement that worked but I would highly recommend getting an extra key or two.From the outside of the cabinet you cannot see the lock at all. It looks so much better than the various latches that hold the door handles together. I could definitely see using these not just for toddlers but also for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, or really anyone one that could be hurt by cleaners, sharp things, etc. These could also be put on bathroom cabinets as a good deterrent for nosy guests.Bottom line is these loo good, are good quality, not hard to install and most importantly, make me feel much safer about my son wandering into the kitchen without me. They have also saved me from having to fuss at him so much for pulling every pot, pan and dish we own out into the middle of the floor while I'm trying to cook dinner. hahaI highly recommend these to anyone that needs to keep people out of cabinets.