KidCo Electrical Outlet Caps vs KidCo Universal Outlet Cover

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Only the differences are shown.

KidCo Electrical Outlet CapsKidCo Universal Outlet Cover
TypeOutlet coverOutlet cover
InstallnoneNot listed
Outlet typeplug capself-closing plate
FitsNot listedStandard and decorator-style outlets
Maker's warningsfor unused outlets; no tools, press into placecover automatically closes the outlet as soon as the plug is removed

KidCo Electrical Outlet Caps

Plug-in outlet caps sold in 12, 24 and 36 packs that press into unused outlets without tools.

  • Three pack sizes
  • No tools needed
  • Plug caps can be pulled out by a child; CPSC prefers tamper-resistant outlets or self-closing covers

KidCo Universal Outlet Cover

A white outlet cover that closes by itself when a plug is removed, so it stays in place on outlets in regular use.

  • Closes automatically after unplugging
  • Standard and decorator outlets