Safety 1st Sure Fit Toilet Lock

Our 14-month old figured out within minutes how to pull this "lock" off of the toilet. She enjoyed clubbing her brother over the head with it. On the plus side, it was easy to install!

This item is most frustrating in the middle of the night when I'm only half awake and trying to get the toilet lid up and the damn thing invariably comes off in my hands. This item worked well for about the first 3 weeks, then the suction cups became worthless. Maybe it would work well for a guest bathroom, or a different toilet than the one we have, but currently, this thing spends more time on the floor than on the toilet. I'm thinking about hot glueing the blasted thing on to keep my daughter from playing in the toilet....

I bought this toilet latch as it appeared to be easy to use and did not have to be permanently attached to the toilet bowl. However, no matter how many times or how many ways I try, I cannot get this to remain attached to the toilet tank for any significant period of time. While the other type of latch is not as convenient and must be stuck to the toiler bowl, it keeps the toilet lid secure. My daughter pulls it off and runs around the house with it - so it does have some use.