wesley_jones•12h ago

Spent all weekend fixing a leak because my kid thought the pressure gauge was a toy...

4 comments

4 Comments

angela_knight310h ago

Consider mounting gauges out of reach after such creative toddler interventions.

karens123h ago

A childproofing book I skimmed mentioned mounting gauges high like @angela_knight3 suggested. But it stressed that without locks, toddlers will figure out a way up.

evan_green527h ago

Mounting gauges higher seems like a good start, but toddlers have a knack for finding ways to reach things they shouldn't. They'll drag chairs over or stack toys to climb, making out-of-reach spots not so secure after all. I've seen little ones manage to get into places you'd swear were impossible. It's better to combine height with securing gauges in locked cabinets or using child-proof covers. Relying solely on elevation might give a false sense of safety. Really need multiple layers of defense with curious kids around, lol.

paige5621h ago

Honestly, relying solely on height is a recipe for disaster. @evan_green52 nailed it when he said toddlers will just drag chairs over to reach what they want. You're basically creating a climbing challenge for them, and they love that. Secure locks or covers are non-negotiable if you actually want to keep things safe. Mounting gauges high without additional measures is just lazy parenting.