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How To Stop Doors From Slamming On Kids’ Fingers

Is there anything more panic-inducing than when your child finally discovers doors? I’ll answer that, no there is not.

My 14-month-old is currently hellbent on trapping her fingers in doors. It doesn’t matter which ones – cupboards, wooden doors, glass doors, front doors, drawers – she’s not fussy.

Anything that opens and closes, her tiny little fingers are there.

So you can imagine my intrigue when I received an email with some tips from parenting expert Kirsty Carroll at Kiddies Kingdom, who shared a DIY hack for preventing doors from slamming on tiny digits.

The child-proofing pro said pool noodles are “a super simple, quick fix to stop your doors slamming in your home”. And bonus, they’re pretty cheap to buy – you can pick up a pack of four from Smyths for £2.99 (if you don’t already have some at home).

She explained: “Simply cut a 30cm length of noodle lengthwise to create an opening and fasten it to the top of the door. This will stop the door from slamming, preventing any unnecessary accidents.”

She warned parents to pop the noodle at the top of the door though, so it can’t be removed by little hands.

Alternatively, you can pick up door finger guards from Amazon for £4.99 which do a similar job.

Here’s a helpful video from digital creators Jeff and Lauren showing the hack in action…

What other baby-proofing tips did she share?

The parenting expert also suggested hiding plug sockets by moving your furniture around.

This simple trick is a completely cost-free safety solution for your nursery,” she said.

“When arranging your baby’s room, position larger furniture pieces like wardrobes, drawers, or bookshelves to naturally block access to sockets while still keeping the space functional.”

You might be tempted to buy plug socket covers, but experts have actually warned they could do more harm than good. Yikes.


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