Babyproofing Checklist by Room: Where to Use Bestkid Child Safety Locks

By Mia Chen, family safety and smart home writer for Bestkid

Prepared October 18, 2026

Short answer: Match the Bestkid lock to the opening you want to manage: F8 for a compatible refrigerator or external cabinet installation, F5 for hidden locking inside cabinets and drawers, P2 for suitable paired handles, and MD11 or MD12 for a compatible entry door after checking emergency exit requirements. This room-by-room guide shows where each model can fit and what parents should check before using it.

Key takeaways

• Kitchen: Consider F8 for the fridge and F5 for cabinet interiors; choose according to the opening, mounting surface and items stored.
• Bedroom and living room: Consider F5 for adult-storage drawers and cupboards; assess P2 for suitable double-handle storage doors.
• Bathroom: Consider F5 only inside compatible, dry vanity furniture. Plan medicine storage around its documented depleted-battery behavior.
• Entry door: MD11 provides an interior PIN requirement in Child Safety Mode; MD12 adds a 2K entryway camera to that approach.
• Before use: Confirm that the opening is actually restricted, adults can open and relock it, and setup and battery requirements are understood.

Where Bestkid locks can fit around the home. Symbols mark openings to assess; they are not product photographs or installation instructions.

Which openings in your home need a child safety lock?

Start with a practical question: What can my child open, and what would they reach or enter if they did? A fridge door, an adult's bedside drawer and the front door need different solutions. The room name alone does not tell you which lock to buy.

Walk through the home and list the specific openings you want adults to control. Check three things: whether your child can reach and operate the opening, what is behind it, and whether the proposed lock fits its structure. Then choose an adult unlocking method that works during everyday use, including when another caregiver is in charge.

Use this quick map before the detailed room checklists. Bestkid publishes this guide and sells the products discussed; the applications below depend on individual fit.

Kitchen: use F8 for compatible fridges and F5 for cabinet storage

A child who can open the fridge or a low cupboard may gain access before an adult notices. Begin by separating food-access concerns from storage that contains sharp tools, cleaners or other hazardous items. Move dangerous products to suitable high, locked storage in their original containers, as the AAP kitchen guidance recommends.

Bestkid F8 is an external option for compatible refrigerators, freezers, cabinets and drawers. Its surface-mounted cable arrangement is worth considering when an internal furniture lock is unsuitable. Adults can use palm vein recognition, RFID or the app. Check surface preparation, mounting position and cable placement, and make sure the refrigerator closes and seals normally.

Bestkid F5 fits inside suitable cabinets and drawers, keeping the hardware hidden. It offers RFID, compatible smartphone NFC, Bluetooth app and compatible Apple Watch access. Choose an opening with enough internal space for the mechanism and correct latch alignment.

Kitchen lock checklist:

• Identify each fridge, cabinet or drawer that needs restricted access.
• Choose external F8 mounting or hidden F5 installation according to the opening.
• Open, close and check engagement several times after installation.
• Keep hazardous storage secure under the chosen lock's documented power conditions.

F5 automatically unlocks when its two AAA batteries are fully depleted. Replace batteries as required and do not rely on it alone to secure medicines or dangerous chemicals. Kitchen locks also need to sit alongside precautions for hot cooking areas, appliance leads and small objects.

Bedroom: use F5 for adult drawers and assess P2 for paired-handle storage doors

The useful lock locations in a bedroom are often adult-storage areas: a bedside drawer, a wardrobe compartment or a cupboard containing personal belongings. A compatible F5 installation can keep selected storage closed without adding visible hardware to the furniture front. Keep cards and other access credentials under adult control.

Bestkid P2 is a cable lock to assess where there are suitable handles or attachment points. One possible bedroom application is a double-handle wardrobe or storage door, including an appropriate double sliding barn-door configuration.

For that application, both handles must securely retain the cable. Check each door's full movement: neither should slide far enough to permit access, and the cable must not slip off or form a reachable loose loop. Some overlapping sliding doors can move together, so simply joining two handles may leave the opening accessible. Treat fit as a door-by-door decision.

Bedroom lock checklist:

• Select the adult-storage compartments that need access control.
• Check internal clearance for F5 or secure attachment points for P2.
• Complete P2's first fingerprint enrollment before use; its initial experience mode may respond to any fingerprint until enrollment succeeds.
• Keep locking hardware and cables away from cribs and sleep spaces.

Bedroom storage locks do not replace safe sleep arrangements or furniture anchoring. The AAP bedroom checklist covers those additional precautions.

Living room: use F5 to manage access to shared storage

Living-room cupboards and sideboards often hold items adults want to keep available to themselves, such as remote controls, spare batteries and small accessories. A suitable locked compartment can reduce opportunities for children to take those items out, provided adults return them and close the storage after use.

Consider F5 where the mechanism can fit inside a cabinet or drawer. Where internal installation is unsuitable, P2 is another option to assess if the furniture has secure attachment points and the cable can restrict the opening without an accessible loose loop.

Living-room lock checklist:

• Choose which storage compartments should remain for adult use.
• Check the locked opening cannot still be pulled apart far enough to reach inside.
• Give every caregiver a workable access and relocking routine.
• Keep frequently used children's items in separate, accessible storage so adults do not need to leave restricted cupboards open.

Anchor furniture and televisions separately. Locking a drawer does not secure the whole unit against tipping; the AAP's tip-over guidance explains that distinct task.

Bathroom: assess F5 for dry vanity storage

A vanity drawer is a different installation environment from a kitchen cupboard. Check whether the intended location stays dry and whether the furniture provides the required mounting space. F5 can be considered inside compatible, dry vanity furniture for appropriate adult-storage items; this does not establish that it is waterproof or suitable for wet areas.

Bathroom lock checklist:

• Identify the dry drawer or cabinet you want adults to control.
• Confirm mounting alignment and keep the device away from splashes.
• Review the contents and F5's depleted-battery behavior before choosing it.
• Keep medicines high and in appropriately secured storage; use an arrangement that remains suitable if the lock's batteries run down.

Storage access is one part of bathroom safety. Adults still need to supervise bathing continuously, empty the tub after use and manage access to the room. See the AAP bathroom guidance.

Entryway: consider MD11 or MD12 when a child can open the outside door

An outside door creates a different concern from a storage drawer: a child may leave the home. Bestkid MD11 has a Child Safety Mode that requires a four-digit PIN on the indoor side, while retaining authorized entry methods on the outdoor side.

Bestkid MD12 also uses the interior-PIN approach and adds a 2K entryway camera. Consider the camera when you want an entryway view as well as door access management.

For both MD11 and MD12, Child Safety Mode may be enabled only while parents are at home supervising their child. It must not be enabled or left enabled while parents are away. Parents must switch off Child Safety Mode before leaving the home, because the interior PIN restriction could hinder evacuation during a fire or another emergency. The locks do not replace adult supervision or make it appropriate to leave a child home alone.

Before choosing either model, check door compatibility and have the intended installation and operating mode assessed against applicable fire and building requirements and your household's escape plan. Knowing the PIN does not by itself establish that an exit arrangement is suitable. These models are not a default solution for locking a child inside a bedroom or bathroom.

Entry-door lock checklist:

• Confirm the door and lock installation are compatible.
• Review the intended operating mode and emergency exit requirements.
• Show every caregiver the authorized access and exit routine.
• Choose between MD11 and MD12 according to whether the additional entryway camera is useful.

For a closer look at this concern, read how to address a child opening the front door.

Your room-by-room review checklist

Use the room-by-room checklists above to note the openings in each room, the model being considered and the checks still needed. Mark an item complete only after checking installation and operation; write N/A where it does not apply.

The checks above cover kitchen storage, bedroom storage, living-room cupboards, dry bathroom furniture and the entry door. Also check setup, power and caregiver access. For wider precautions such as alarms, stairs, windows and outlets, use the CPSC childproofing guide.

Recheck locks when your child or home changes

Reaching a handle, pulling a drawer, climbing onto a chair and copying an adult's unlocking routine can all change which openings need attention. Base your review on what your child can do rather than age alone.

Repeat the checks after moving furniture, replacing batteries, changing caregivers or noticing an unexpected opening. Reassess mounting security, available door movement, adult credentials and the final locked state. A different cabinet or a new door handle may require a different installation even in the same room.

Common mistakes include buying by room name without measuring, leaving a cabinet unlocked between uses, skipping P2's enrollment and ignoring battery behavior. Give each unfinished task a person responsible and a review date.

Frequently asked questions

Which Bestkid lock should I consider for a fridge?

F8 lists compatible refrigerators and freezers among its uses. Check the surface, mounting position, cable placement and door seal. P2 can also be assessed where there are suitable secure handles or attachment points.

Which Bestkid lock keeps cabinet hardware out of sight?

F5 installs inside compatible cabinets, drawers and wardrobes. Confirm internal clearance, latch alignment and mounting security before use.

Can P2 be used on a double sliding storage door?

It is a possible application requiring individual fit confirmation. Check that both handles retain the cable and that neither door, nor both doors moving together, can create an accessible opening. Keep the cable away from sleep spaces and emergency routes.

What is the difference between MD11 and MD12 for this guide?

Both offer an interior PIN requirement in Child Safety Mode. MD12 adds a 2K entryway camera. Door compatibility, the chosen operating mode and emergency exit requirements must be assessed for either model. In this guide, both are for use with parents present at home and supervising the child.

Can Child Safety Mode stay on when parents leave home?

No. For both MD11 and MD12, Child Safety Mode may be enabled only while parents are at home supervising their child. Switch it off before parents leave; it must not remain enabled while they are away, because the interior PIN restriction could hinder evacuation during a fire or another emergency. The locks do not replace adult supervision.

Does fitting these locks finish babyproofing a room?

No. These locks address selected doors and storage openings. Furniture anchoring, safe sleep arrangements, water supervision and other precautions still need separate attention.

Choose the lock for your actual opening

Start with the fridge, drawer, cabinet, storage door or entry door you want to manage. Then compare the opening with the model's installation and operating requirements. The no-drill cabinet and fridge guide can help with storage decisions; the home checklist for families managing wandering and door safety guide cover further doorway planning.

Browse Bestkid cabinet locks or view the full range. Unsure which model fits? Send Bestkid photographs and measurements of the opening before choosing.

About the author

Mia Chen writes about family safety and smart-home use for Bestkid, including household access, storage compatibility and caregiver routines. This guide uses the linked manufacturer information and public safety guidance. Bestkid sells the products discussed.