Anyone with a curious infant or a rambunctious toddler can tell you that electrical outlets are a sort of magnet for them. They can also be deadly if the right precautions are not taken to prevent the outlet to be touched by little hands.

All of you, I’m sure, are aware of the outlet covers that are sold. The individual pieces that insert in to the outlets. The ones that scream “HEY! I have a toddler!!!! Aren’t these fashionable??” Gone are the days when you have to worry about the not so appealing individual inserts.

Enter coverPlug.

The coverPlug is a molded, pain table panel that “plugs” into your electrical outlet, making your outlets “Out of sight. Out of mind.” I was excited to receive our coverPlug because Sophie ( 2.5 yrs) is into everything these days and she can easily pry the individual inserts out. Whats worse, is the individual ones are often more of a hazard. With little fingers to get behind the tiny inserts, that means little products can get put int between. Trishas brother, when he was a child, was able to get one off and put a penny into the outlet and it started a small electrical fire.

When I installed the coverplug Sophie was unable to get it off! She sure did try though! Once it snaps on, it stays in place and you will not find little hands actually being able to remove it. Also, there are no tools needed to install, its a simple snap into place and forget its there.

Paint It
Use the same paint used on the surrounding walls for an exact match.  The coverPlug is the only child safety
product that is made of a material that is paintable.

Press It Into Place
The posts on the back of the coverPlug align with the ground openings of a double outlet.  No tools are necessary, just press it firmly into place.  Remove the coverPlug if the outlet is needed and repaint/re-use as your decor changes.  It’s easy to childproof your home.

Outlets Disappear
The entire outlet is covered and, when painted, the coverPlug will blend perfectly with the surrounding wall. Removable by an adult, but secure enough that a child will not be able to pull it out. By creating seamless walls, the coverPlug provides a visual and physical barrier to the outlet.  Baby proof your outlets, now!

Want to know what happens when you stick your finger in an outlet? NASDs electrical safety in the home information is also available here.

The fact is, little fingers are everywhere in your house, whether your standing there or not. There is nothing worse then something happening in your home that could have been prevented. You can purchase the coverPlug here or head to coverPlugs homepage for more stores online to make your shopping experiance easy.

Get yours today and protect the tiny hands in your house.

~Heather