ᐅ Are there simple ways to make Ikea BESTA doors childproof without much effort?

Hello everyone, I have an Ikea Besta sideboard with the standard doors and wanted to ask if there are simple, cost-effective, and above all quick ways to make these doors childproof? Specifically, I want to prevent small children from easily opening the doors, as there are electronic devices and cables behind them that should not be reached. I would like to avoid complicated installations or special tools – preferably something that can be easily attached and, if needed, quickly removed. Who has experience or knows tricks on how to achieve this safely?

The simplest solution is plastic clamp locks or child safety locks that can be clipped into the door gap. No drilling is necessary; they can be quickly installed and removed.

Hello pobiru, your concern is completely understandable. With Ikea BESTA doors, without major modifications, magnetic child safety locks are often a good option. These are attached inside the door with adhesive and do not require screws or drilling. It is important to place the magnets so that children cannot reach or disable them. Alternatively, there are flexible latches that can be clamped on the side and only opened with some force. These are easy to remove and do not damage the furniture.

Basically, the following options are possible for Ikea BESTA doors without much effort:
- Magnetic locks that are glued to the inside of the doors. Advantage: No screws, no holes.
- Self-adhesive latches or catches attached to the side of the doors.
- Clamp locks that are fixed between the door and the cabinet frame.

Durability and child safety vary greatly depending on the model, so it is important to check user reviews regarding stability before purchasing, as cheaper solutions can sometimes be too easy to open. Sticking exclusively to adhesive-only options may be less suitable if the child tries harder.

Kinbu schrieb:
Alternatively, there are also flexible latches that are clamped on the side and only open with some force.

Here, I would like to add a cautionary note: How secure are these "simple" latches really, especially if a toddler pulls on the doors repeatedly? Have you tested this?
Sometimes these types of locks give way at one point, and the child quickly learns how to open them.
Maybe it would be better to use lockable child safety locks or opt entirely for internal magnetic systems that can be opened with a key.

Davebla schrieb:
Maybe it’s better to use lockable child safety locks or completely internal magnetic systems that can be opened with a key.

Thanks for the suggestion. Lockable options sound good, but I really want to avoid complicated installation or damaging the furniture. Internal magnetic locks sound interesting – could you or someone else provide more specific recommendations? I also don’t want to have to use a special key every time that might get lost somewhere.