We already lock the door. He just climbs on things to unlock the door. Its not that I don't take him outside. We go outside all the time. I am a stay at home mom. I have things around the house i need to get done. However its when i am doing that stuff is when he runs for it. I can't just stop doing my housework. My husband is scared that he is gonna get out and someone is gonna take him. The cops could get called and He could get taken away fom us by child protective services. We are also renting our house. So we can't do anything to big.
2007-03-24 01:58:02 · 20 answers · asked by Heather D 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
talk to the landlord and explain the situation. I had that problem with my son. I put a chain and hook way at the top of the door so even if he climbs he cant reach it. there are also little things you can put on the doors that is like an alarm if the door opens. they are very small and are put on by double sides strong tape or very little screws.
2007-03-24 02:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 2 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My daughter did the same thing when she was a toddler. It is scary when you don't even hear them and think they are sitting quietly watching TV, or even sleeping. She would also try to get outside if she woke up in the middle of the night! We purchased a door alarm from Radio Shack and one side goes on the door and the other on the door frame. You could also use something like this if she figures out the windows. With ours, we could choose which sound we wanted. One was a screeching alarm (that is load enough to wake the neighbors!) and the other way just a door chime (like the ones when you go into a small store). It can be turned off if there are times when you don't need it.
2007-03-24 03:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Trying♥ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He's doing this because you are allowing it to continue. He needs to know there are serious consequences when he doesn't listen. You may not be a parent who spanks, but that is the first thing that I would do if my child were behaving as poorly as yours. A firm pop to the bare rear end will help him understand who is boss. Another thing to do is to tell him that if he tries to get outside, you will skip the next time you WOULD allow him to go outside. Take away things that are important to him. And if all else fails, go get a child harness and put him in and tether it to something sturdy in the room where you need to get work done. You tell him he must play with the things you set out for him and when you are finished you'll take off the harness. He's testing you and you are failing. You have to up the stakes if he is ever going to take you seriously as an authority figure, which is what you are whether you like it or not.
2007-03-24 09:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by disneychick 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The only suggestions I have is to install a lock at the very top of the door. You could also get the battery operated chimes that let you know when the doors are opened.(Very Inexpensive) We also bought the knob covers from walmart those worked well for awhile. I have 3 year old twins and have had to battle this numerous times.
Goodluck
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2007-03-24 03:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Buy a door hanger for a wreath, (they don't require screws or anything, they just hang over the doors out of the way. ) hang the loudest most obnoxious bells in the world on them.
Also, your son should know what will happen to him if he escapes. Be blunt and maybe he won't try to leave.
*I did the same thing with running in parking lots, and hiding in clothes racks at the store, my 3 year responded great*
Also, there are child proof door knob handles that surround the doorknob, and only an adult can open it.
2007-03-24 02:39:30 · answer #5 · answered by Katie C 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are door knob covers that you can put over the door knob that only adults can push in and pull the door knobs. They are pretty cheap. You can by the at stores like target, Kmart or walmart. They are near all the baby safety stuff. Also, if you haven't yet, talk to your son and tell him its NOT okay to open the door and leave the house without mommy or daddy. He can get hurt, or a stranger can take him.
2007-03-24 05:42:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ask your landlord if you can put another lock on up very high on the door. I am big on giving children lots of attention. Unlocking the door is an attention getter for your son. Give him more attention and see if that helps. When you really need to get things done, you could turn on his favorite cartoons or play a favorite movie.
2007-03-24 03:39:04 · answer #7 · answered by starflower 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well... try having him in a room where you can see him during house work. But if he "runs for it" that is no good. Oh, what about one of those high baby gates (some of them are huge too! and can block off a whole half of the room. And remove large things he can just push to step over.) Maybe you could put on a movie and give him a great snack (popcorn?) and this could be your "thing" while you work, sometimes treating them special or giving them a movie can mesmorize them. And of course punishment is needed if he tries to get outside, its for his own good, like you said, he can be in danger if hes out there alone.
2007-03-24 02:05:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
my 3 12 months previous boy does the comparable element i had left some packing containers of cereal on the floor interior the kitchen i wakened at 5am because of the fact i heard some thing and that i went in there and there he substitute into with all 3 packing containers opened and in each single place lol i requested my mom if i ever did stuff like that as quickly as i substitute right into slightly one and she or he mentioned yup she additionally mentioned that she might lock me in my room at nighttime to maintain me from hurting myself or going exterior so as that's what i began out to do with my son i think its greater useful to easily positioned a lock on the door so he wont ask your self exterior and get taken or hit by means of a vehicle or devour some kinda chemical which will harm him....i did attempt slightly one gate first yet he has mastered mountaineering so it did not artwork i'm hoping this facilitates and that i comprehend it sounds undesirable locking the door yet i think its the only secure thank you to bypass.
2016-12-19 12:56:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put an alarm on the door that will scare him when he opens it. It just gets stuck to the door and when the magnets get pulled apart, the alarm goes off. You can get it at WalMart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I have other ideas, but since it's not your house, you won't want to have to replace the door...
2007-03-24 02:06:50 · answer #10 · answered by Silver B 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋