Was just wondering if there is room for a child's fingers to get stuck? Some of the others stopped. Worried about my child getting his fingers cut
173807
I am going to say, not likely ....... the slot is for paper. If the fingers were small enough to get in the slot, they'd likely not be long enough to reach the blades ...... and to top it offthey would have to activate the sensor to turn the blades on ....... it would take a very freaky occurance for all of this to happen. It's as safe a shredder as you are likely to find.
173808
This machine does not appear to stop. I put my fingers near the opening while shredding to test it and it did not stop. The opening is large enough for a child's fingers, but I can't say if they could get them in far enough to reach the blades(I did not try to test that). Looking at the machine it appears unlikely that they could reach far enough to reach the blades, but if you want certainty you may want something with a sensor. If you have the machine where it is monitored I wouldn't worry too much. It is a wonderful shredder.
173809
Children are very ingenious in putting things where they don't belong. In this case the paper opening is on a 30deg angle down for about an inch and then turns vertically down for about 2" to the cutting assembly. It is difficult to get a piece of thin cardboard into the mechanism, so I doubt a child can get their fingers into it. The vertical paper path is about a 1/4" wide. It is a much safer design than other paper shredders I have owned.
173810
I had bought this when my boys were little and kept it stored high in my office closet and then only plugged it in when I needed it. Its standard sized so risk would prob be same for all shredders. I since have replaced it with a new one so can't remember but I do remember being concerned about it at the time.
173811
I am going to say, not likely ....... the slot is for paper. If the fingers were small enough to get in the slot, they'd likely not be long enough to reach the blades ...... and to top it off they would have to activate the sensor to turn the blades on ....... it would take a very freaky occurance for all of this to happen. It's as safe a shredder as you are likely to find.
1173997
I have ran into the table a few times just getting used to a new table and never been cut. I personally don't think it is dangerous. Maybe if a toddler hit the corner at full impact, then yes it may hurt. I feel that it is not dangerous, great buy. I also purchased the end table to go with it. Great buy!
1834120
No, it really won't work for that, has to fit one piece around fingers and thumb through other piece. The finger guard is not small enough for a 14 month old, but worked well for my second daughter. Will cover two fingers, but it could be any two.
1775581
yes they can.. may be very difficult for a straight cut. The kids can bite into them and make teeth marks on them.
383922
No problems. There are no sharp edges and this has not been a problem with my grandson who is also crawling around, pulling himself up, etc. I continue to be very happy with this item!
1904239
I would say no. That never happened for us. I used this for my son a lot and have used it for my daughter as well. My son jumped out if his big crib just after 2 1/2. I don't recall when he was able to get out of the Bjorn but we never had a safety issue with it. It's the best!
2144104
I used a knife once, but was gentle in cutting and didn't have a problem. I would think if you can find some kind of plastic tool to cut it might be safer.
1214525
I don't know about the use of gloves on children. I would recommend manually wrapping to ensure a better fit and plus if he is getting into training he should learn regardless. Also, I would recommend focusing on technique, not heavy bags.
680512
Not so that is truly safe for young children. Although it is always retracted, you just need to push on red button that surrounds the pin to pierce oneself.
1260678
Ours is long gone, but had the same problem. Have no answer, just keep putting it back on. I guess you can try to glue it. That thing was a life saver. Plop the kid in and you can get some things done. Both kids loved it, especially when starting to walk.
376494
Yes.. but the top is also very lightweight. I don't think it would break a finger. A kid could definitely push it closed.
1738687
In my opinion yes. Younger than that no, because one of ours had the rubber-band that goes around the finger come off somehow and I would be afraid of a younger child putting that in their mouth. I do have a 13 month old and she looked at it for a bit while I held her, but it didn't really interest her.
1219855
I have to agree with the questioner here. I stuck *one* finger in it and when i tried to pull it out, my finger was stuck and hurt quite a bit when I was finally able to get it out. It is WAY too stiff and not soft at all. My toy poodle has titty bitty paws and cried when i tried to pull it out (no problems going in though).
125242
From what my daughter-in-law says, my granddaughter (who is 18 months) has never been able to remove it. She has not ever really tried though. It's on there pretty tight for a child anyway.
1027087
We had adults do it and it was fine - maybe lock 2 together so they are bigger? good luck!
1247725
If a pocket door is like a sliding door, i would say definitely yes, it will do the job of preventing a child from pinching their fingers. The door itself must be about an inch thick so that the foam will hug and stay put.
457435
If you go to the cutters website they have a hand size chart that you can print out and use. It was pretty helpful for me. Although I think it may run 1 size small. I would measure and then add a size up. This way he can comfortably open his hands and spread his fingers.