“...get the keys from off the pushchair, put the right key in the door, turn it and open the door,...”
Sounds like they had a deadbolt lock with a key on both sides. This is very dumb and dangerous thing to do. As matter of fact it is illegal in many localities in the U.S.
You should always have a way OUT of your house that does not require a key, on any door. Otherwise you could become trapped in a fire.
I proof read that TWICE before posting, and didn’t notice the missing “a” before the word “dumb” and “matter”. I sure wish FR had an edit function.
Indeed. Don’t know whether they own or rent, but an especially bad situation with a little kiddo like that.
Keeps little kids from opening and running out into the street. Moms can lay down and nap this way.
In this case, child had to get the keys by climbing over a gate after pushing a heavy chair and taking the keys off a stroller.
So although this Mom thought she had protective measures in place, her 3-year-old was smart enough to overcome them in an emergency.
Difficult to judge here. Child was smart enough to do what was needed but apparently obedient to not go around the barriers without permission.
Ideally, that’s the case. But if you have a window within arms length of the inside thumbturn, someone can bust the window and reach in to open the door. If you own the house, you could permanently seal off that window, but not so much if you are a renter.
If there is a glass panel in the door or beside it, a double-keyed lock is the sensible way to secure the house.
If you are that concerned, leaving a key indoors in the lock while sleeping is an option, though it negates the security aspect.