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Description: Not all electrical outlet safety
devices are created equal. Read this article to help determine
which outlet safety products are right for you, your outlets,
and your child.
We've all done it, you buy what you think looks like a great
child safety product only to get it home and have it not fit
where you wanted it to, or to have your child pull it right
off. With all the electrical outlet safety devices out there,
this can be a common concern among parents. The following is a
guide to the outlet safety products available, to help you
decide which are most appropriate for your home.
First of all, there are two main types of outlet styles that
may show up in your home. Standard outlets and Decorator
outlets. Most homes have standard outlets. You can easily
determine this by simply looking at your outlets. Decorator
Outlets have 2 screws, one at top, one at bottom. Standard
outlets have one screw, in the middle of the outlet. You need
to know which type of outlet your home has for many of the
outlet safety products that we are going to discuss:
Outlet Covers:
We suggest outlet
covers for outlets that have items plugged in all the time
(i.e. a lamp), that you don't need frequent access to, or for
areas where you have large adaptors (like at the computer)
plugged in. Outlet covers are not easily figured out by
toddlers, either, which adds to their value significantly.
Outlet covers can be purchased for standard and decorator
outlets. As a general rule, if the product doesn't specify
which type of outlet, it is usually for standard outlets. If
they are for decorator outlets, they normally list that in the
description. Products made for standard outlets generally can
not be used with decorator outlets and vice versa, so make
certain you are clear which type they are for before you
purchase.
Outlet Plates:
Outlet
plates have been a long-time favorite in our home
childproofing business for outlets that are frequently used
(i.e. the outlet you use to plug in vacuum, then remove it).
Outlet plates replace your existing outlet plate and have a
'door' that slides closed to cover the outlet as soon as an
item is unplugged. These are also very difficult for little
ones to figure out.
Outlet Plugs:
Outlet
plugs are suggested for outlets that are normally left
unused. Outlet plugs fit snugly inside outlets to prevent
access. Outlet plugs can be used interchangeably with standard
and decorator outlets. Children seem to figure out these types
of devices sooner than outlet plates and covers.
Using this information should help you make an informed
decision about proper electrical outlet safety products for
your home. Of course, these products are meant to be
deterrents, and are not meant to substitute for proper adult
supervision.
Please view our entire line of
electrical safety items.
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