Dreambaby Cabinet Sliding Lock

The Dreambaby Cabinet Sliding Lock is a no-installation cabinet lock that helps keep curious little hands out of cupboards and cabinets with D-shaped handles or knobs. It works by sliding tightly across two handles that sit side by side — you push the lock down and slide it firm against the handles, which holds the doors closed until you slide it back off. Because there's no drilling, screws or adhesive involved, it's an easy way to add a layer of protection to kitchen, bathroom and storage cabinets, and just as easy to move to another cupboard when your needs change.

How it works

• Slide-on mechanism: You push the lock down and slide it tight against a pair of adjacent D-shaped handles or knobs, which keeps the two doors held together.
• No hardware needed: There's nothing to mount, so it won't mark or damage your cabinetry and can be repositioned whenever you like.
• Learning-by-watching: Dreambaby suggests using a variety of different locking solutions around the home, since children learn by watching adults operate them — mixing mechanisms makes it harder for a child to copy one routine.

Best For

The Dreambaby Cabinet Sliding Lock is a great option for parents who:

• Have cabinets or cupboards with two D-shaped handles or knobs set close together
• Want a lock they can fit and remove without tools, drilling or adhesive
• Are renting or would rather not make permanent changes to their cabinetry

It may not be the right fit if you:

• Have single cabinet doors, flat handles or handle styles it can't slide onto
• Need to secure drawers or appliances rather than paired cupboard doors

A note on home safety

No lock makes a home childproof. Devices like this add a layer of protection, but adult supervision and keeping harmful items stored safely out of reach remain the most important controls. Check the lock is engaged securely against the handles each time you close the cabinet.