ᐅ Are there simple door stoppers available for the KALLAX unit to enhance child safety?

Good morning everyone,

I am currently looking for a way to childproof the doors of my KALLAX shelving unit, as our toddler is increasingly curious and trying to open them. Specifically, I’m asking: Are there simple door stoppers or locks that can be easily attached to the KALLAX unit to block or at least secure the doors?

I am looking for solutions that are as simple as possible, preferably installable without much or any special tools, affordable, and easy to remove if needed. Does anyone have experience or recommendations for products that work well on the KALLAX, especially with the flaps or doors? Thanks in advance for your helpful advice!

Hello Hektor38,

Your question about simple door stoppers for the KALLAX shelf is very well phrased and addresses a commonly underestimated issue when it comes to child safety. Since the KALLAX usually comes with either flip-up doors or hinged doors, the main challenge is effectively preventing these doors from swinging open.

One of the most common and straightforward solutions are clamp-on or adhesive door stoppers with rubber buffers, which can be attached to the inside of the frame or the door. It is important that they are easy to install and remove without damaging the wood, so I recommend products with hook-and-loop fasteners or magnetic solutions.

However, you should definitely pay attention to stability: especially with small children, some door stoppers are too soft or fall off quickly. Another option are drawer locks or special child safety locks with locking mechanisms that can be mounted on the sides of the doors or the shelf frame. These require some DIY skills but usually offer more security.

Important: Before purchasing or making your own, check whether the solution actually prevents the door from opening, as some door stoppers only prevent doors from slamming shut but do not fully block opening.

How exactly are your doors made? Flip-up or hinged doors? If you can tell me, I would be happy to give you more specific advice.

FeAndreas1 schrieb:
How exactly are the doors built in your case? Are they flap doors or hinged doors?

Thanks for the detailed feedback! My KALLAX has the version with hinged doors, so not flap doors, but small cabinet doors that open outward. They are the simple white doors with magnetic catches.

It is important to me that the door stopper does not damage the frame or the doors because I want to be able to use the shelving unit for other purposes later on. That’s why I prefer products that can be attached with adhesive or clamping mechanisms.

If there are already ready-made childproofing door covers for KALLAX doors available – please share any recommendations!

Hello Hektor38,

here is a simple guide on how to create a basic and child-safe solution for your KALLAX with hinged doors yourself:

1. Material selection: Get clamp holders with rubber buffers, self-adhesive hook and loop fasteners, or magnetic catches from a hardware store. Important: The adhesive side should be strong enough not to peel off under tension.

2. Positioning: Attach the holders or hook and loop fasteners so that the door can only be opened about 2 cm (1 inch). This is usually enough to prevent swinging open but not too inconvenient for later removal.

3. Installation: Clean the surfaces beforehand with alcohol (no cleaners containing oil or grease) so the adhesive sticks well.

4. Test: Pull and push the doors a few times to make sure the lock holds but is not too difficult for you to open.

Common mistakes are incorrect positioning of the fasteners or weak adhesive. So make sure the holding force is sufficient.

Additionally, you can find quite affordable “child safety locks for cabinet doors” online, usually made of plastic and easy to attach to door handles – the advantage here is they are removable and require no tools.

If you want, I can send you links to such products.

I just wanted to quickly add that I use small magnetic door stops for my KALLAX doors. They are very practical and child-friendly because they are hardly noticeable and difficult for children to detach. 😎

You can also mount them almost invisibly on the inside, so your shelving unit doesn’t end up looking like a childproof fortress. ;-)

I know, just like you, that you don’t want permanent damage to your furniture since the kids will eventually outgrow this phase. That’s why I really like magnetic stops. Simple, low effort, and they look good. 😉

Another quiet addition: If magnetic catches are used, keep in mind that small children can sometimes overcome the magnets if they use enough force.

For professional child safety on the KALLAX with doors, I recommend lockable door handles or latches, which are also available on the market. These require more effort to install but provide significantly higher security.

When in doubt, a combination of a magnetic catch and an additional safety device is advisable, especially if you really want to prevent the doors from being opened.