Something to stop toddler turning dials on appliances...

[Bellyrub1980]

Does such a thing exist? Like a cover of some kind?

[Tuiles]

We took the rather expensive option of buying new appliances (dishwasher and washing machine) with child locks on them. Might seem overkill, but it was revolutionary to actually get a wash cycle to its correct conclusion!

[Bellyrub1980]

That is our issue. What starts off as a 40 degree daily wash, ends up as a 2 hour long spin

[Seeline]

We used a child gate across the kitchen door which stopped most things being interfered with.

[FraterculaArctica]

Duct tape.

[Bellyrub1980]

To tie her hands together?

[MingZillas]

Can you put a chair in front of them when they are on? I know how annoying it is when they do it.

[Floggingmolly]

Yes, you can get things called knob guards . Google clippasafe

[MingZillas]

Lol at knob guards.

I need to get a bloody toilet lid lock actually.

[Bellyrub1980]

Yep me too with the toilet! And a bin lock.

If only there was some way to hygienically store a loo brush without putting it on the floor. Considering a loo brush shelf 4 ft off the floor.

[somewheresomehow]

Solution to the loo brush problem
Don't have one
therefore no problem

[drspouse]

Can you put a chair in front of them when they are on?

Not if the DC can move the chair.

I put in a load to dry in the washer dryer, it had finished and was in cool down. Came in two minutes later and the DC had started a wash cycle and water had been pouring into the dry washing for 2 minutes.

[shutupandshop]

Gate on kitchen

[RhinestoneCowgirl]

I still use the toddler lock on my Bosch washing machine, force of habit as children are 7 and 9 yrs now.

[Butteredparsnips]

Well knob guards was an unexpected Google search thanks Flogging. In our case it's not a toddler, it's the Labrador.
We have had to remove the knobs from the oven to stop him turning the gas on.

[Bellyrub1980]

My daughter can easily push chairs around, especially to gain access to the most alluring toy in the house: The tumble drier.

It's hard to explain but out kitchen is open plan and leads directly into the diner which leads directly into the living room. To block off the door to the kitchen would limit her access to the hallway. Which is tempting actually, but a bit unfair.

We tend to have all appliances off at the mains while she is up and about, but sometimes it would be nice to use them in the 12 hours she is awake.

Those knob guards... They look good but I'm not sure they would cover the rather large knobs of my washer and drier.

Worth a shot though so gonna purchase.

Will feedback!

[drspouse]

Our washing machine has a child lock that prevents DC changing the programme but not turning it off. So chocolate fireguard really.

[Littlef00t]

Could you get some tuppaware and duct tape?! Found a Lego man in the detergent drawer this morning not remotely relevant

[drspouse]

At least a lego man won't wash through into the machine!

[Bryna]

Maybe something from here will work

www.safetots.co.uk/Safety-Essentials/Kitchen-Safety/Cooker-Guards/c1_13_14/index.html