I have a 3y.o. that climbs things and breaks things regularly. We are in the market for a new TV, because he's managed to break our TV/VCR/DVD Combo. First he broke the VHS by shoving things into it. THen he broke all the buttons on the TV itself. So if you can't find the remote (that he hid in a toy truck) you're up the creek. Now the DVD Player doesn't work - God only knows what he did!!!
So anyway, I need a new TV, and a DVD player. I need to make it kid proof. I'm thinking we can mount it on the wall. I don't want it to look like a big mess on the wall, but I definetly don't want to put it where little man can get to it. Surely someone out there has had this problem? Surely someone out there has a solution. Selling the boy to gypsies is out of the question. If you have pictures of how you've handled a similar issue, please post or send them to me. Thanks!

I used to have a vcr cover that went into the opening to prevent little hands and items from breaking our vcr. I just saw online a device to protect the dvd player (I am sure if you went to Toys R US/Babies R Us you could find this or something very similiar)
KidSafe Baby Proofing and Child Safety Products, Baby Proof DVD Guard

How about gettting a locked Armoire /Tv cabinet when you are out of the room so your son can not get into the electronics as an alternative to mounting all the equiptment on the wall?
If you do go this route, make sure there are no bottom drawers which he will probably figure out he can climb to get to the electronics.

Good Luck!

I have a regular t v that the buttons sunk into the tv case and I change the channels by inserting a pencil (just barely) and lifting and it changes the channel. I think the t v was designed for this to happen so that it could you would replace it more often. So far 3 buttons have sunk on it, with adult use. It is an ORION brand. Other than that it works beautifully.
The remote is lost and has been for years and I have never been able to get a universal remote that is compatible with it.

I didn't have this problem with my kids so I can't say what worked for us.

I like the idea of a locked TV cabinet or armoire that he can't get into.

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When my kids were younger, my hubby was always paranoid that they would do just what yours is doing.
So we made it so there was no chance of it happening. Finally took it down when they were between 3-4.
We had this kiddie gate type thing that we put around the TV. It was octagon shaped. Then they couldn't reach the TV. A lot like this one.
North States Industries Superyard XT - babyearth.com

This site has a lot of different gates, you might be able to find something that will work for you,
Safety Gates - babyearth.com

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We never had that problem when mine were younger but we were petrified they would pull TV down on them so those and all dressers were safety strapped to walls. As far as TV mounted on walls. We have all of the bedroom TV's mounted. After mounting you go to HomeDepot(or where ever) and buy the piece that covers the wires(paint it the same as wall) and it looks pretty nice. Hubby is gone right now or I could tell you exactly what it is called(maybe somebody hear knows). Hope this helps. At 3 years old he should be able to be taught to leave TV alone(just another idea) but I know how boys are, LOL

I agree with this poster. At 3 yrs old a child is old enough to be taught and understand what the word "No" means and the consequences of not obeying.

They might be old enough to understand, but not necessarily enough to care. My ds was like that. He was obsessed with anything with buttons. No amount of telling him no or punishments made a difference. He just outgrew it, he's a very well behaved 12yr old now.

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Probably get flamed but here goes:

Try spanking and telling him NO! Consequences for actions, even at 3 years old. I'd much rather spank than have him electrocuted or something heavy fall on him and crush him. That is a cause for spanking because he's putting himself in danger.

Keep him out of the room when someone isn't there to supervise him. And when you're in the room with him, make it known to him he's not to touch it. He should be learning rules of behavior by now.

I was at the DMV today and there was a little boy that had everyone's attention simply because he was hitting, biting, kicking his mother the entire time she was conducting her business at the counter. She did absolutely nothing -- she'd look at him and smile and say 'cute' things to him. And he'd smack her in the face. He tried to destroy the counter but that didn't happen. Oh, he tried -- kicking it and when she was holding him trying to knock everything off the counter. Trying to pull off the vision test machine. She did nothing.

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op, you state that "he climbs things and breaks things regularly". This is where your focus should be, on his unacceptable behaviour, not on buying a new electronic item(s) and trying to protect the items from your son.

He needs to stop climbing, and stop breaking things. He needs to learn respect and boundaries. I can't believe he did this when an adult was in the room, seems he needs more supervision. You start with no and as another poster, said, punishment. Choose it, then adhere to it.

The time to stop this behaviour is now.

dl