After tightening the cover in place, you can access the switch from the side of the cover to use the switch. If your child finds a way around the cover, you can consider making the cover bigger. The easiest way to child-proof a light switch is to get a light switch guard. You can buy one from a store near you or online. Affix the cover into position. Place your DIY cover over the light switch, making sure to line it up against the holes, then insert the screws and tighten them to hold the cover in place. You thought the day was light years away, but all of sudden, your child can reach the light switches and you’re scrambling to child proof them before bedtime so they’re not having a tiny toddler rave at midnight. Move the chair. Do you have a chair or cushion that gives your child a leg up to reach the switch? Consider moving it away from the wall if it’s practical. A few futile attempts to reach the switch and the child will most likely forget about it.

If you’d rather not spend money on a light switch protector, you can make yours at home. Here are the steps to make your DIY light switch cover: Remove the existing screws from the switch plate. Place the plastic piece over your light switch and mark where the screws will go. Use your screwdriver or the screws you removed to punch holes in the plastic. 4. Screw the cover in place. One approach you can consider if you don’t want to buy any light switch covers or construct one is to cover up the switch temporarily. It sounds drastic, but it may be your only choice with some children, which might make sense if you don’t need regular access to the switch. The ILIVABLE Light Switch Guard and the LYOOWNG Light Switch Guard Cover are two examples you can get. They’re easy to install and have a clear design that’ll seamlessly fit your décor. Once you’ve bought the light switch cover, it’s time to install them.CLEAR DESIGN BLENDS WITH HOME DÉCOR – Unique virtually invisible design that blends with any home décor or wall plate, is safe to use for both indoor and outdoor switches and is dimmer compatible. Made of clear polycarbonate plastic. SUPERIOR STYLING AND BETTER QUALITY MATERIALS: You know how awful it looks when you see dents and chipped paint surrounding your outlets. Our covers are slightly oversized to cover these flaws and also have stronger springs to for better long-term protection. Truthfully, you’ll really never have to remove them because they look great. Sometimes, all it takes is some discussion and buying a few more toys to permanently get the switch out of the child’s mind. Other times, you’ll have to work a bit harder. Choose any of the methods discussed above that’s most practical to you. Hide the switch behind a flower vase. You can strategically position a flower vase such that the plant can cover the switch. The plant doesn’t have to be real if you don’t want the stress of caring for one. A vase filled with artificial flowers can do a good job of covering up the switch.

Get the screwdriver. Your standard flat or star-head screwdriver will work for most switch guards on the market.Just remember those light switch covers can get a bit dirty after being touched once, so clean the covers before swapping out locations. Your goal is to make the light switch as your baby doesn’t have access to it. You can easily do this very simply. You can make the cover from the recycled plastic in your house. Just cut a moderately hard plastic bottle according to the size you need. Voila! Your covers for light switches are made. KEEP ELECTRICAL PLUGS OUT OF BABY’S REACH- Large, oversized design for childproofing plugs and AC adapters from baby monitors, three prong power cables, surge protectors, USB chargers, power strips, phone and electrical plugs and chargers. Extra large interior has room for cord depth when plugged in. Works with larger cords, power strip plugs, baby monitor plugs. If you’d like to try your hand at a DIY light switch guard before you spend money on one, you can try this one for either type of light switch. 1. Cut a strip of plastic.

Decorate the cutout. You can do without this step, but it’s nice to decorate the cut out to ensure it fits with the rest of your décor. You can skip this step if you use clear plastic, as the cover won’t stand out too much in that scenario. If you choose to decorate, be sure to avoid going overboard with it. If it looks too much fun, your child will likely find it attractive. Which solution you choose to use will depend on how much money you want to spend and whether or not you enjoy DIY projects. Neither is very hard, but the DIY solution costs much less. Step by Step Instructions for Installing a Store-Bought Light Switch Guard This step is optional, but you may find it fun to decorate your plastic. You can cover it in fun washi tape or color it with craft materials. Keep in mind that the more fun you make it look, the more your child may want to play with it. 3. Punch holes in the plastic.On the other way, you can also cover all the electrical outlets to make them safe for your child. Follow the same procedure as you followed to make the light switches childproof. Remember, your child is not completely safe until you cover an electrical outlet, even that is the last one. 3. Enclose Power Cords All you need to do is find a small plastic cover, turn on the switch, cover it up and hold the cover in place with some tape. You may also use the tape directly on the light switch by taping down the switch in the position of your choice, which might either be switched off or on.

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EASY INSTALLATION- PLEASE WATCH OUR INSTALLATION VIDEO. All you need is a screwdriver. Takes only minutes to install. Comes with screws and faceplates for installing to both popular outlet styles- Standard/Single Center Screw and Decora/2 Screw (1 Top and 1 Bottom Screw). To make the switches inaccessible, you can either make the circuit breaker disconnected by turning them off or test them to make sure they are not receiving any juice. Once you’ve made sure that there is no power, you can get creative with your childproofing by using tape, extra screws, and positioning just about anything else to ensure that nothing here is accessible while power flows through it. Child-proofing a light switch is all about keeping the child away from the switch. Light switch covers, branded and DIY, are the most common approaches adopted, but with a little bit of creativity, you can make the switch out of reach for your child.