Tell me about your electrical outlet covers

[llamajockey]

For the past few weeks I've noticed my outlet covers out and have found them laying in odd places. I thought maybe it was my older DD messing with them, but nope! I caught the baby taking them out like it was no big deal today. This kid is crazy and I think she might be one of those who will stick something in the outlet, so I need covers! 

I have just cheap ones I got at Home Depot. I guess I need some "fancy" ones for her. 

If you have fancy ones, tell me about them.

[monkeybabe]

I can tell you that we have the cheap ones for the one outlet she has access to (yay old houses with pretty much no outlets?) and she figured out how to remove the cover about two minutes after we put it on. Luckily, for now, she seems to have lost interest in it.

[llamajockey]

Maybe she'll do the same. I'm just so worried that she'll stick something in one. She watches EVERYTHING we do, I can see the wheels the turning every time I plug something in!

[monkeybabe]

Yeah, luckily the one outlet that's exposed is also one that we use every few months (when I need to vacuum something).

[rubber pants]

I don't know of its just our outlets but we have the clear safety 1st covers and those things are like IN there for lyfe. I need to damn knife to pry them off just so I can plug my vacuum in.

They are good but I hate that even I can't get them off.

[llamajockey]

May 16, 2013 19:50:36 GMT -5 rubber pants said:

I don't know of its just our outlets but we have the clear safety 1st covers and those things are like IN there for lyfe. I need to damn knife to pry them off just so I can plug my vacuum in.

They are good but I hate that even I can't get them off.

like these?

[llamajockey]

Maybe if I do the clear she wont notice them as much as the white ones? 

[llamajockey]

May 16, 2013 19:49:56 GMT -5 monkeybabe said:

Yeah, luckily the one outlet that's exposed is also one that we use every few months (when I need to vacuum something).

You only vacuum every few months? If so, I envy you! I have to vacuum every single day! 

[monkeybabe]

May 16, 2013 19:56:32 GMT -5 llamajockey said:

May 16, 2013 19:49:56 GMT -5 monkeybabe said:

Yeah, luckily the one outlet that's exposed is also one that we use every few months (when I need to vacuum something).

You only vacuum every few months? If so, I envy you! I have to vacuum every single day! 

Hard wood floors and only own a shop vac. The volume of that thing makes sweeping worth it.

[mala]

If you or someone you know is comfortable working with electrical stuff you can pick up what are called tamper proof outlets at home depot or lowest and replace all your outlets. They have a "cover" built in.

[katfco]

We have some of the covers you can screw into the faceplate so they're really secure. We got them because DS was pulling out the cords. They're pretty easy to install, but more expensive than the simple plugs.

www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2792252

[unclejesse]

This isn't a great help, but my kid was doing the same thing, until we put painter's tape over the covers. It's not attractive and it did catch his attention for a little bit, but he became uninterested when he couldn't get the tape off.

[rubber pants]

May 16, 2013 19:54:46 GMT -5 llamajockey said:

May 16, 2013 19:50:36 GMT -5 rubber pants said:

I don't know of its just our outlets but we have the clear safety 1st covers and those things are like IN there for lyfe. I need to damn knife to pry them off just so I can plug my vacuum in.

They are good but I hate that even I can't get them off.

like these?

Yep!

[llamajockey]

May 16, 2013 19:57:47 GMT -5 mala said:

If you or someone you know is comfortable working with electrical stuff you can pick up what are called tamper proof outlets at home depot or lowest and replace all your outlets. They have a "cover" built in.

Thanks! I'll have DH check those out when he goes to Home depot this weekend! 

[llamajockey]

May 16, 2013 19:59:18 GMT -5 unclejesse said:

This isn't a great help, but my kid was doing the same thing, until we put painter's tape over the covers. It's not attractive and it did catch his attention for a little bit, but he became uninterested when he couldn't get the tape off.

It is great, I didn't think about that. I'm going to try this first, I hate the idea of having to buy all new stuff. 

I think we only have green painters tape right now...

[vthokie]

May 16, 2013 19:50:36 GMT -5 rubber pants said:

I don't know of its just our outlets but we have the clear safety 1st covers and those things are like IN there for lyfe. I need to damn knife to pry them off just so I can plug my vacuum in.

They are good but I hate that even I can't get them off.

We have these too and they're a super pain to get off. She hasn't even tried, but I don't think she could get them off if she tried.

[llamajockey]

Wow! There's a lot of options out there! You ladies are all so helpful! I really appreciate it! 

[unclejesse]

May 16, 2013 20:06:21 GMT -5 llamajockey said:

May 16, 2013 19:59:18 GMT -5 unclejesse said:

This isn't a great help, but my kid was doing the same thing, until we put painter's tape over the covers. It's not attractive and it did catch his attention for a little bit, but he became uninterested when he couldn't get the tape off.

It is great, I didn't think about that. I'm going to try this first, I hate the idea of having to buy all new stuff. 

I think we only have green painters tape right now...

As do we.

[llamajockey]

May 16, 2013 20:10:46 GMT -5 @chelsmonster said:

We have these on our frequently used outlets:
www.walmart.com/ip/23330343?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem

You have to stick the plug in, then twist it, then plug it in more.  It's pretty much impossible for a baby to stick anything in there and hurt themselves with that operation.  You just install it like a normal switch plate, I believe.

I've never even seen these. Maybe stores in Florida don't care about babies? They just offer us cheap covers and painters tape. 

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May 16, 2013 20:09:37 GMT -5 vthokie said:

May 16, 2013 19:50:36 GMT -5 rubber pants said:

I don't know of its just our outlets but we have the clear safety 1st covers and those things are like IN there for lyfe. I need to damn knife to pry them off just so I can plug my vacuum in.

They are good but I hate that even I can't get them off.

We have these too and they're a super pain to get off. She hasn't even tried, but I don't think she could get them off if she tried.

Exactly this!

[greenkitty98]

May 16, 2013 20:10:46 GMT -5 @chelsmonster said:

We have these on our frequently used outlets:
www.walmart.com/ip/23330343?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem

You have to stick the plug in, then twist it, then plug it in more.  It's pretty much impossible for a baby to stick anything in there and hurt themselves with that operation.  You just install it like a normal switch plate, I believe.

This is similar to what we have.

[thedahliharpa]

May 16, 2013 20:18:37 GMT -5 llamajockey said:

May 16, 2013 20:10:46 GMT -5 @chelsmonster said:

We have these on our frequently used outlets:
www.walmart.com/ip/23330343?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem

You have to stick the plug in, then twist it, then plug it in more.  It's pretty much impossible for a baby to stick anything in there and hurt themselves with that operation.  You just install it like a normal switch plate, I believe.

I've never even seen these. Maybe stores in Florida don't care about babies? They just offer us cheap covers and painters tape. 

We have similar ones. I think the brand is Safety First and they are on diapers.com .
DH stuck something in a socket as a kid and says he will never forget that jolt.

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I don't really have anything to add to this, but I wanted to say hi! I work really weird hours in retail, and I didn't get a chance to say hi in your intro thread. So, welcome and your daughter is beautiful!