wesley_jones•10h ago

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

3 comments

3 Comments

angela_knight38h ago

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

karens121h 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_green525h 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.