Toddler/baby proof drawer latch

3/23/2026
Added an interior top mounted latch for some drawers where the side mount wouldn't work.

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I've always hated exterior-mounted and interior top-mounted latches to keep drawers safe from babies and toddlers. This latch mounts on the side of a drawer and stays well hidden from prying fingers. You can mount it as close or as far from the drawer opening as you want - I like to keep mine very near the front to keep everything inaccessible. 

The wavy part was intended to be semi-compliant to help rebound hard openings but doesn't really work. It does help with the ease of the latch bending, though. 

Drawer requires 11mm clearance between the drawer and cabinet.

Print on its side. 3 shells. 20% infill.

Uses two #6x5/8" screws (part of harbor freight screw assortment (item 67679)

Fusion 360 file included for your customizations.