Ok, so lets face it toddlers love buttons, levers and plugs, but what happens when you live in a truck? Those buttons are right there just in reach and no matter how many times you say "no!" little hands always find their way to them. About a week ago I noticed my little one reaching for the door lever and pull on it to try and open it like he had seen me and James do countless times. At the time the only thought I had in my head was, "Oh Lord no!" as I lunged to grab the little one as he tried to fall out the door. I decided that we quickly needed to something about the problem.
So far we've covered that in leaving the truck for any reason with a little one inside you should take a key with you. Today we are going to cover how to protect the most important buttons in the truck from being pressed - the air brakes and the door lever. All the other buttons can be safely checked during the pre-trip inspection and moved back into their proper position.
So far we've covered that in leaving the truck for any reason with a little one inside you should take a key with you. Today we are going to cover how to protect the most important buttons in the truck from being pressed - the air brakes and the door lever. All the other buttons can be safely checked during the pre-trip inspection and moved back into their proper position.
Air Brake
This device runs between $95 - $100 depending on where you purchase it. It is two plastic halves that join together around the air brakes and lock with a key.
Door Levers
Use a bungy cord to connect the doorstep and handle. Provided the bungy is tight it holds the door firmly in place. You can do something similar on the inside by connect the inner handle (not the lever part) to the bottom of the chairs.
Remember:
Be extra careful to check all the other buttons on the dashboard during the pre-trip inspection these will also likely get played with.
Remember:
Be extra careful to check all the other buttons on the dashboard during the pre-trip inspection these will also likely get played with.