Tv unit - Baby proofing

jamesd

I have a tv unit with 2 shelves, I have xbox and my satellite receiver on them and a few other bits.

Our baby is just after starting to stand up and has decided that all these electronics are fun to stick toast / toys into so I want to try and make this area safe.

I was wondering about 2 clear perspex sheets cut to the length of the shelves and about the same height of the shelves and either screw or stick them into place - any idea's?

Atlantic Dawn

As far as I know the IR signal won't pass through the perspex so no deviced behind it will be accessible with the remotes/controllers.

jamesd

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

As far as I know the IR signal won't pass through the perspex so no deviced behind it will be accessible with the remotes/controllers.

Now that is important , I never taught of that.

Graham

It depends on the thickness of the perspex and how badly the IR is diffused as it passes through. Only way to know for sure is to test it before you start building.

Another option is an IR sender, receiver sits on the outside of your cabinet/transmitter inside. Using an IR sender you could use any material to cover the shelves.

jamesd

Graham wrote: »

It depends on the thickness of the perspex and how badly the IR is diffused as it passes through. Only way to know for sure is to test it before you start building.

Another option is an IR sender, receiver sits on the outside of your cabinet/transmitter inside. Using an IR sender you could use any material to cover the shelves.

Was looking at 2mm or 3mm only, I have a satellite receiver, XBox, apple tv, media player and a dvd - would 1 IR work for them all - even the xbox controllers ?

Graham

jamesd wrote: »

Was looking at 2mm or 3mm only, I have a satellite receiver, XBox, apple tv, media player and a dvd - would 1 IR work for them all - even the xbox controllers ?

All the IR sender does is receive an IR signal, relay it over a wire and re-transmit it. It should work for any number of remotes. The transmitter part will need line of sight to the equipment it's trying to control.

Spocker

You can also put a couple of these on your tv, if it's a flatscreen http://www.babysafety.ie/babydan-tv-strap-2-pack/

looksee

My grandchildren have been fenced off from the fire and tv with these https://www.google.ie/search?q=baby+safety+fence+hearth+gate&rlz=1C1AVNC_enIE603IE603&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjlle6JtL7KAhUHXhQKHYAOB_4Q7AkIUA&biw=1030&bih=615 sorry, rather long link!

A section of the kitchen was also fenced off to keep children away from the cooker. Its a kind of reverse play pen idea!

looksee

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kippy

looksee wrote: »

My grandchildren have been fenced off from the fire and tv with these https://www.google.ie/search?q=baby+safety+fence+hearth+gate&rlz=1C1AVNC_enIE603IE603&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjlle6JtL7KAhUHXhQKHYAOB_4Q7AkIUA&biw=1030&bih=615 sorry, rather long link!

A section of the kitchen was also fenced off to keep children away from the cooker. Its a kind of reverse play pen idea!

Yeah, these are the job, stops the baby/toddler getting anywhere near the screen or devices. Can easily be used as a playpen also, or bits removed to "protect" some other vital stuff.
You'll only need it for a few months-year depending on the child.

Babydan is one of the brand names, can be pricy but youd manage pick one up on donedeal I'd say.

jamesd

Could solve my problem - thanks very much all.