BABYGO® Child Safety Straps stick across the gap on a cupboard, drawer, fridge, bin or toilet seat and keep it shut against little hands. Fitting one takes a couple of minutes and no tools: clean the spot, set the length, peel, stick, then leave it for 24 hours before you test it.
Watch the short video, or follow the steps below. If you scanned the code in your box, you are in the right place.
Side B feeling stiff? Some straps are firmer than others when they are new, and side B is the usual one. There is a simple knack to it.
Know your two ends
Each strap has two ends. Each end is a cap that slides on a base, and the base is what sticks to the surface.
- Side A is the end next to the BABYGO® logo. This is the end that opens the strap.
- Side B is the other end. This is the end that sets the length, and you only need it while you fit the strap.
How to fit your straps
1. Clean and dry the spot
Wipe both sides of the gap with something that leaves no residue, then let it dry. The adhesive holds best on a clean, smooth, cool surface. Textured, painted or porous surfaces hold far less reliably, and that is the usual reason a strap lets go. Never fit one to a surface that is warm.
2. Unlock the adjuster
Slide the cap on side B towards the logo. This frees the strap so it can move through side B. If it feels stiff, .
3. Set the length
Hold the strap across the gap to see how long it needs to be, then push side B along the strap. Each strap adjusts from 4 to 10 cm. It can feel stiff, so once the spare strap starts to come through side B, grip it and give it a firm, steady pull.
4. Trim, then lock
Cut the spare strap off flush with side B, then slide the cap on side B back until it clicks. That locks the length.
5. Peel off the backing
Peel the backing off the 3M™ adhesive pad on both ends.
6. Stick it across the gap
Put one end on the door, drawer or lid and the other on the frame or side, so the strap crosses the gap. Press each end firmly.
7. Leave it for 24 hours
The adhesive reaches full strength after 24 hours, so give it a full day before you open it or test it.
Prefer to see it done with real hands? Here is a strap being fitted from start to finish.
Having problems?
Side B is stiff to slide open
Some straps are firmer than others when they are new, and side B, the end that sets the length, is the usual one. You do not need force, just the right grip:
- Turn side B on its edge and pinch the strap just below it, so it cannot move.
- Rest your thumb on the top of the cap, the edge furthest from the logo.
- Push firmly towards the logo and the cap slides open.
- Open and close it two or three times. It loosens up and gets much easier.
Here is the same grip by hand:
Still stuck? Email help@babygo.uk and we will sort it.
How to open and close it
Every strap is tested to a 30kg pull, but it opens with one adult hand once you know how.
To open
- Slide the cap on side A outwards, away from the logo. If the strap runs side to side with the logo the right way up, that means sliding it to the left. If it runs up and down with the logo at the top, slide it upwards.
- Lift side A away from its base to release the strap, then open the door.
To close
Shut the door, sit side A back over its base and slide it towards the logo until it clicks.
Where you can use them
Anywhere a door, drawer or lid needs to stay shut: kitchen and bathroom cupboards, drawers, fridges, bins and toilet seats. They are especially handy on the handleless, push open and corner cupboards that a hidden magnetic lock can't do. They stick to wood, PVC, glass and metal.
Once one is on, most parents spot three or four more places that need one.
How to remove a strap
- Warm each pad with a hairdryer to soften the adhesive.
- Gently wiggle the end and peel it away. Take your time, because forcing it off too soon can leave some of the sticky pad behind.
- If a pad won't budge, slide a length of dental floss behind it and work it gently back and forth until it comes away.
A strap won't usually stick as well a second time, so use the spare 3M™ tape from the pack if you move one somewhere else.
Questions we get asked
How strong are they?
Each strap is tested to a 30kg pull, which is enough to keep a fridge door or a bin lid shut against a determined toddler. How well a strap holds mostly comes down to the surface underneath, so a clean, smooth spot matters more than anything else you can do.
My strap came unstuck. What went wrong?
Usually the surface. Textured, painted or porous finishes hold far less well than smooth ones, and so does a spot that was not clean and dry, or a strap that was tested before the 24 hours were up. Refit it with the spare 3M™ tape on a clean, smooth spot and leave it a full day.
Will they damage my furniture?
The 3M™ adhesive is designed to come off without damaging the surface underneath. Warm it with a hairdryer first and take it slowly.
Side B will not slide open. What do I do?
Some straps are firmer than others when they are new. Turn side B on its edge, pinch the strap just below it, rest your thumb on the top of the cap and push firmly towards the logo. Open and close it a couple of times and it loosens up. See the short video.
Which end opens it?
Side A, the end next to the BABYGO® logo. Side B, the other end, only adjusts the length.
Are they safety tested?
Yes. They are tested to EN 16948:2017, the standard for child cabinet locks, and are made for children aged 6 months to 5 years. They are not a toy and they don't replace keeping an eye on your little one.
Need more straps, or a hand?
BABYGO® Child Safety Straps come with spare 3M™ tape and fit without screws or tools. If something isn't working, email help@babygo.uk and we will help you sort it.
