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Outlet covers

Self-closing covers and plug caps, by type.

Sliding child safety outlet cover plate on a sage wall with clear plug caps below

13models tracked
$4 to $14price range

All 13 outlet covers

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Mount or type	Fits		No drilling
	Baby Proof Me Outlet Covers with Removal Tool	plug cap	–	–	?
	Dreambaby Outlet Plugs (12 / 48pk)	plug cap	–	–	?
	Jool Baby Electrical Outlet Cover Box, 2pk2-pack	box cover	–	$14.99	?
	Jool Baby Outlet Plug Covers32-packNo drilling	plug cap	–	$8.99	✓
	KidCo Electrical Outlet CapsNo drilling	plug cap	–	–	✓
	KidCo Universal Outlet Cover	self-closing plate	–	–	?
	Leviton T5320 Tamper-Resistant Receptacle	tamper-resistant receptacle	–	–	?
	Qdos StayPut Double Outlet Plugs6-pack	plug cap	–	–	?
	Qdos StayPut Single Outlet Plugs12-pack	plug cap	–	–	?
	Regalo Outlet Cover Box2-pack	box cover	–	–	?
	Regalo Outlet Cover Plugs, 24pk24-pack	plug cap	–	–	?
	Safety 1st Plug Protectors, 36pk36-pack	plug cap	–	–	?
	Toddleroo by North States 614236-packNo drilling	plug cap	–	$4.99	✓

By outlet type

Plug cap (9)

Self-closing plate (1)

KidCo Universal Outlet Cover

Box cover (2)

Tamper-resistant receptacle (1)

Leviton T5320 Tamper-Resistant Receptacle

What to look for in outlet covers

The range across every babyproofing product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

6142

$4.99middle $8.99$14.99

3 of 13 list it. Lowest price: 6142.

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Questions about outlet covers

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Plug caps or self-closing covers?

Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

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