HELP! My daughter locked herself in the bathroom and she can’t unlock it.

Does anyone know how to open this door?? Do I call the police. It’s 9pm idk if a handyman will come. There’s literally no screws that I can unlock and there’s nothing in the side of the door.

Read more on Peanut

The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.

Learn more about our guidelines.
Add a comment
Avatar

That hole is for a key.. maybe try a Bobby pin

Avatar

Can u poke a safety pin or a meat stick thermometer in that hole, or above the doors there’s normally a lock pin to unlock these?

Avatar

I tried not working

Avatar

Have her unlock it! If she can lock it, she can unlock it. Otherwise, try to see if there’s a key above the door frame or use a screwdriver.

Avatar

I slid my phone under to show her how to unlock it but she’s not! She’s 2 years old

Avatar

Maybe u can have her put a string or rope u put under the door around the handle so you can pull it open?

Avatar

And u might have to just break the handle off

Avatar

Call a firefighter if nothing works

Avatar

My kid does this often

Avatar

I just did.

Avatar

Get a butter knife and slide it through the door, if its space. So u can pry it open.

Avatar

Both my kids learned early how to not lock the door. They were so traumatized by accidentally locking themselves in. Hope it works out

Avatar

Well everything is ok, take a big ol breath, this is just a learning lesson that those kinda handles are not the best! I actually just moved and we have those also so thanks 4 the heads up😂😅

Avatar

Kebab stick through the hole?

Avatar

yes! Bt only the metal ones cuz I tried the wooden stick ones and they would break 😫😭

Avatar

A belt use the metal part

Avatar

What were the results. We had this type of door when i was growing up and the paper clip always worked. It was more of push to pop not a turn thing.

Avatar

Metal coat hanger will fit through the small lock hole but if you can’t find something are the door hinges accessible you could unscrew them if so just a hassle to get them back on

Avatar

Is she ok?

Avatar

Any updates?

Avatar

Idk what you ended up doing. But if it happens again you could try a credit card by the lock and see if that helps move it. And maybe put a child lock on it where they can’t lock it

Avatar

A Bobby pin should open that door. I’ve done it before years ago!

Avatar

Update?

Avatar

There are emergency locksmiths and stuff, they'd probably do this. I wouldn't call the police or any other emergency service

Avatar

Oh shit lmao

My 3 year old son locked me out of the house TWICE last month when I took the trash out!! It was really scary at the moment. Funny when I got the door finally. Thank God he was fine.

Avatar

if you read up in her previous comments, her daughter is 2. You must have missed that. Definitely an emergency situation.

Avatar

I’m really happy I commented on this cuz not only do I want to know the update bt also cuz my child has been doing this his whole entire toddlerhood since he was one! the first few times I would panick & if my husband wasn’t around I would probably have called the police bt glad to know I’m not the only one this has happened to & also I learned a lot of different ways to open locked doors x thanks to all u mamas

Avatar

nothing a locksmith wouldn't do, they'd do the exact same as emergency services would

Avatar

I took the locks off all our bathroom doors when my son started to walk.

I thought that was standard 🤷🏻‍♀️

Avatar

Oh wow didn’t realize how much of you responded! The fire department came and I clocked it. Even they had a hard time opening it. I ended up getting the door knob replaced the next day.

Avatar

And my daughter was totally doing it on purpose. After they left she laughed and said I’m going to lock it again 😂 😭. She’s entering 3 soon and omg I totally get why they call 3 year olds threenager!!!

Avatar

Omg I was just thinking abt this post & was going to come back to ask how it ended. Thank u for the update! And it’s so funny wen our toddlers are toddlering. My son has been doing this since he was 1 especially when he needed his “privacy”
To poop! Bt So scary! They are in there laughing while ur outside the door panicking! The first time it happened I felt like such a bad mom bt now I’m sorta used it. Had to get better child locks cuz some of them are useless cuz toddlers are curious!

Avatar

Also hope the fire department folks were hot! Cuz omg in my area the fire fighters are fine asf! Just love watching them in action ya know

Read more on Peanut

Trending

in our community

Is this normal?

Is it just my husband that does this? He is able to work from home via his computer and in the mornings and evenings he is on there doing his job. When he is done for the day he tends to stay in the room and either play video games or watch something. He will occasionally come out and play with the girls for a few minutes and that’s it but when I really need him he says he is busy. My daughters are both 1 year old now and I am just wondering how much involvement should he have with them now?
Idk if this is the norm or not…..

Avatar

1

17

5 month old activities

Hey everyone my baby is 5 months old and I want to reduce/cut screen time as I have read up on how bad it is what activities did people do to keep their baby entertained. Thank you in advance.

Avatar

3

Thoughts?

your soon to be brother in law (upon inquiry) told you that only a few kids from the family were attending his wedding because they are over the age cut off..

Avatar

11

Tablet for kids

Alright don’t need any negative Nancy’s telling me not to get my 2yo a tablet so if that’s what your gunna do please don’t participate in my poll.

We’re about to move cross country 3+ day trip and my 2yo and 9m hate the car I’m talking scream their heads off till they are out of their seats. We’ve already changed car seats and it didn’t help so I’d like to at least have one entertained and sit next to baby and try and distract her or put her to sleep. Our new car has tvs but since they are rear faced my 2yo can’t see it.

Debating getting her a tablet or dvd player right now on long car rides I end up giving her my phone because I get so overwhelmed sitting in between both of them screaming and crying.

And yes I do bring different toys I bring snacks I play songs try to distract her other ways but for the sake of not losing my mind on this move I think this is best.

-A very overwhelmed and anxious to move mama 😓

Avatar

19

My friend is over from another country but I don't feel like leaving the house

One of my old friend's is visiting where I currently live and we agreed to meet up today but I feel so tired and exhausted from everything that's been going on with me. I feel if I meet her I'm going to end up having another breakdown from the exhaustion which I have been having often. I'm just thinking about how I need to rest to be able to deal with my toddler and go back to work on Monday without feeling like I need another weekend. I'm torn on what to do so I need you guys to help me decide

Avatar

12

Baby Food Maker

What’s everyone’s thoughts on a baby food maker? I’m looking to get Baby Breeza or Grownsy. Thoughts? What does everyone like?

Avatar

6

Read more on Peanut