No parent wants their child to suffer a painful finger pinch from a closing door. As a home safety enthusiast with years of testing kid-proofing hacks, I've found a reliable, low-cost solution that works every time.
This easy DIY trick uses a common pool noodle to create a safe barrier—no tools or expenses required.
1. Use a knife to cut a piece of pool noodle about 20 cm long.
2. Slice the pool noodle open lengthwise with the knife.
3. Position the opened pool noodle on the door at the latch area. It stays securely in place—no nails or tape needed.
Your kids' fingers are now fully protected from door pinches! :-) This hack also props doors open during moves to prevent them from swinging shut.
If you don't have a pool noodle, you can find some here.
