Prominent decoy button can be pushed by child, with no effect
Flexible surface hides functional buttons in plain sight
Easy installation with no drilling required
Fits on both cabinet knobs and handle pulls
Hangs conveniently out of the way for times when it’s not needed
Adjusts to fit cabinets with hardware from 3″ up to 8″ apart
Description
Curious kids try to get into anything and everything, but the Safety 1st OutSmart™ Flex Lock helps you keep them out with the first ever decoy button. Your child will think that the decoy button opens the lock, but pushing it has no effect. You’ll know that the flexible surface hides the actual secret to opening the lock.
It installs easily with no drilling required. The adjustable straps let you get a customized fit for cabinets with hardware up to 8 inches apart and can be used on cabinets with either knobs or handle pulls. For periods of non-use, this cabinet lock hangs conveniently out of the way, but stays close for when it’s needed again.
In side by side comparisons with leading competitors using real life toddlers, the Safety 1st Outsmart Flex Lock was strong enough to keep even the cleverest of toddlers out. Even in lab testing using state of the art mechanical pull force equipment, Safety 1st outperformed the competition. Toddler Tested. Proven Stronger.
Industry or Government Certifications: No Certifications
Material: Plastic
TCIN: 84024733
UPC: 884392600693
Item Number (DPCI): 030-04-0700
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 7.9 inches length x 3.6 inches width x 1.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
A: Thank you for your question. We are not sure how well this lock our work for that situation, as it was not really tested in that manner. We do offer lever handle locks and they may be more affective for your French doors. :)
submitted byDorelJuvenileSupport - 7 months ago
Brand expert
Q: Will this work on refrigerator/freezers?
submitted by Darcy T - 9 months ago
A: Thank you for your question. This Safety 1st Outsmart Flex Child Safety Lock was not tested for those types of appliances, so we would not recommend. There are locks available for appliances more specifically and we would recommend trying one of those.
submitted byDorelJuvenileSupport - 9 months ago
Brand expert
Q: how many door locks come in a package?
submitted by Bookie - 3 years ago
A: Hello, thank you for your question. The package will include One Outsmart Flex Lock.
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20 February, 2026Verified purchase
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Did not function. Waste of money.
1 reply from DorelJuvenileSupport team - 6 months ago
We are sorry to hear that you experienced a problem with the safety lock. Please reach out to our consumer care team. We are happy to help! Support@djgusa.com
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1 out of 5 stars
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13 December, 2025Verified purchase
Gets stuck after 1 to 3 openings, and then have to cut it off.
Bought this to keep my toddler from constantly getting into the fridge and leaving the door open. Worked fine when installing and 1 or 2 times after that, but later the same day, I went to put something in the fridge, and the button on top of it would NOT release the catch inside (the button on the bottom worked fine). It simply would NOT press at all! After about 5 minutes of trying to get this safety lock open, I had to cut it. Stupidly, I put a second one on after I got the stuff into the fridge. This morning, I had the same issue again as I was trying to get into the fridge to get my breakfast! That's two locks wasted. Just tried the one I put on the cabinet in the bathroom on the main floor, and it won't open either.
1 reply from DorelJuvenileSupport team - 9 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very sorry to hear about the issues you encountered—especially having the lock fail in a way that prevented you from accessing your own fridge. We understand how frustrating and inconvenient that must have been, particularly when it happened more than once. This is certainly not the level of reliability we expect from a safety product. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll be sharing it with our product team for further review. If you haven’t already, we strongly encourage you to reach out to our Consumer Care Team at 1-800-544-1108 so they can assist with a refund or replacement.
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1 out of 5 stars
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17 October, 2025Verified purchase
don't waste your time
I bought three and will be returning them all. The cabinet doors could still be opened several inches, plenty to get a hand in or pinch a finger. Within hours of installing two of the three (hadn't even taken the third out of the box yet) one of them jammed and we could not open our kitchen cabinet. The top button would not press at all. I marred up my new cabinet hardware, too, cutting this lock off of it. Do not waste your time on this one.
1 reply from DorelJuvenileSupport team - 11 months ago
We're very sorry to hear about your experience and truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It’s clear that the product didn’t meet your expectations, and we understand how frustrating that must have been—especially with damage to your cabinet hardware. We’re currently reviewing this issue with our quality team. In the meantime, our Product Tech Team would like to get some additional information so we can help. Please reach out to us directly at 1-812-314-6555.
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10 July, 2025Verified purchase
Jammed up on us
Hard for 2 grown adults to open, gets jammed, had to actually break it. Only bought it because our closet handles are too far apart from other types and we need to keep our cat out. Would not recommended
1 reply from DorelJuvenileSupport team - 1 year ago
Thanks for your review! We would like to express our sincerest apologies for the immense challenges you've encountered opening the lock. Please contact our Consumer Care Department at 800-544-1108 and we'll address this issue accordingly.
Elle
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30 June, 2025Verified purchase
2/2 Busted DO NOT BUY
I bought one to put on our playroom door that has French doors. Within a couple months, it was stuck, and we couldn’t open it at all. We squeezed the top and bottom to no avail. We’d hear one side click open but the other would not. Finally I gave up and cut it. I figured it was user error so I bought another one, and the second one got stuck within a few weeks!!! What the heck!!!
1 reply from DorelJuvenileSupport team - 1 year ago
Thanks for your review! We're sorry to hear about the functionality issues you've encountered, especially after a short tenure. We pride ourselves on sustainability and longevity, so needless to say we're disheartened that your lock fell significantly short of this. Please contact our Consumer Care team at 800-544-1108 and we'll address this issue accordingly.
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27 April, 2025Verified purchase
I had to call the fire dept
Do not purchase this. I’ve bought 2. I had it on French doors together keep the dogs from leaving the room while I work out. The first one was great, until my dog broke it somehow. So, I bought another one. I put it on the doors before my workout. Then I tried to leave the room and was stuck. Like stuck stuck. I figured I was just at a weird angle. Nope! I’d opened the previous one dozens of times, so I knew I was doing it correctly. Naturally, I call my fire fighter husband. He’s at work an hour away and suggested I call the fire dept to bust me out. I was absolutely not doing that. I could imagine the “pregnant lady’s firefighter husband told her to call 911 to reduce her from a baby lock” jokes, yeah, no. Luckily one of said dogs has insanely long hair and I was able to use his grooming scissors to free myself, 3 dogs, and my phone on 7% battery. Needless to say, I will not be using this brand for my future baby proofing needs.
1 reply from DorelJuvenileSupport team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would love to speak with you regarding your experience. Please reach out to our Product Technician at 1-812-314-6555 or by emailing producttech@djgusa.com.
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28 January, 2025Verified purchase
Worked great, lasted less than a month
Purchased two for cabinets that I didn't want to screw or adhere anything to. Less than one month later, one is working great, the kids haven't even tried to move them. The other is completely unuseable because 1 of 2 buttons won't depress, so it's locked shut.
1 reply from DorelJuvenileSupport team - 2 years ago
Thanks for your review! We would like to express our sincerest apologies for the button's inability to engage. Please contact our Consumer Care Team at 800-544-1108 and we'll address this issue accordingly.
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4 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on doreljuvenile.com
Distraction please!
Easy to use and a great distraction feature. Also useful if you have dogs!
Justine Schrader
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on doreljuvenile.com
By far my favorite cabinet lock
We almost all of the Outsmart line recently and this is by far my favorite lock. It fits great and works like a charm! The decoy button is perfect! The straps were a little stiff to work with at first but once I worked with it a little more it became easier. Very sturdy!
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on doreljuvenile.com
Decoy Button Works
This is a great idea!! My 17 month old immediately walked over and started pressing the decoy button.
PhotoMom
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on doreljuvenile.com
Works great and super easy to install!
My husband and I have tried a Myriad of different child locks/pulls etc. These have been wonderful. Super easy to install, they adjust to varied lengths to accommodate some oddly spaced cabinets. Very happy with them!
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on doreljuvenile.com
Very very useful
This fits amazing on our cabinet under our tv. It used to be my toddlers favorite pastime to open the cabinet and toss all of our movies onto the floor. This is no longer an issue thanks to the outsmart products. He tries his hardest to release with the decoy button but eventually give up. It's easy to open and close when we need but won't come apart unless you know what you're doing.
Mommy Amanda
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on doreljuvenile.com
outsmarted my 2 1/2 year old
Love this anf my toddler has yet to figure out. So definitely a win with us. The decoy button throws him off every time. We had other childproofing in place that you had to measure and screw in place. ..little guy figured these out quick and 3/4s of them are already broke. So excited about these and that reach across the knows on cabinets. Definitely recommending to other moms
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4 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on doreljuvenile.com
Great lock
This lock works well at keeping my toddler out of the kitchen cabinets. The decoy button is a great addition to this type of lock. Our side-by-side cabinets are at an odd distance and this lock was able to accommodate the knobs. Very easy to install and uninstall. Will definitely buy more
Mom of KHM
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on doreljuvenile.com
Going to buy agian for second child!
Loved these on my lower kitchen cabinets! I used them with my first child 7 years ago and plan on buying them agian for our baby on the way. Easy to use if you know how to open them. We had family members that couldn't get into the cabinets till we showed them :)
Tiffany R.
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4 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
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Much easier to use than the older one
I love this product! The old child locks for cupboards were so hard to install and a nightmare to use. I was afraid of that when I heard it was time to child safe g'ma's house but I was more than relieved once I saw how easy the products are to use! Way to go!
Jenna Niel
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on doreljuvenile.com
Great product!
This lock fits my cabinet perfectly and was very easy to install. I love how lightweight it is and how easy it is to un-lock and re-lock. Definitely recommend because they are easy for adults to open the cabinets when needed but are great at keeping kids out.
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
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Great Product!
This product was so easy to install and works perfectly. It is very useful in keeping my little ones safe.
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
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Love the look easy to use
I love the clean look of the flex lock! It fits on both cabinet knobs and handle pulls and hangs conveniently out of the way. It was so easy install with no drilling required.
