Suggestions on containers for Supplements plz

[kokom05lb]

So I have a 3 year old that LOVES to get into stuff... He has gotten into the supplements once already and I just need to get them into a tight container that he cant get into. Can anyone make a suggestion pretty plz.

Also I have Sticky Tongue Farms Outdoor Miner-all (almost empty), Rep-cal Multivitiman, and Rep-cal Calcium plus D3. The 2 rep-cals are almost completely full. Would it just make better sense to get the Repashy 3in1 instead of the Sticky Tongue since they pretty much cost the same? And just keep the other 2 for a just in case situation?

Thanks =)

 

[Kmw]

Put them up where 3 year old hands can't reach.

 

[kokom05lb]

LOL I did that before but he knows where the step stool is that can reach the shelf in the closet. I've actually had to move all of our shampoo, lotions, etc to our bathroom and lock the door. But then again he knows how to unluck the door on the outside

 

[Swayne8998]

LOL I did that before but he knows where the step stool is that can reach the shelf in the closet. I've actually had to move all of our shampoo, lotions, etc to our bathroom and lock the door. But then again he knows how to unluck the door on the outside

You have a very smart 3 year old!

 

[Kmw]

I.. hmm...

I think I would get a small cabinet, I have one someone used for their stereo in the past and they put a lock on it. I'd keep all my supplements and other reptile-related objects I don't want little hands getting at in something like that. It can even be smaller, you can get small plastic "dresser" type storage units at walmart and i'm sure you could go buy locks from the dollar store and alter it so each drawer is locked.

 

[dragongoddess]

Kiddy latches for the inside of cabinets. If he's too smart for that, a small portable fire safe

 

[kokom05lb]

Since I'm making a new cage for Ringo and the bottom shelf is going to have his feeders on it... I'm thinking about making a small locked compartment either where the feeders will be or making the compartment up top where he cant reach it. I was thinking about it last night.

 

[Elizadolots]

I think "locking cabinet" is the right way to go. I would sort of advise against putting it up high because that's going to be attractive to him and as he already knows how to get the step stool out, it's not a stretch to imagine him trying to climb to the top of the cage to get to the "forbidden treasure".

I don't know your child, so don't know if this is a crazy idea or not, but what if you engaged him in using the supplements? Maybe that way they would cease to be intriguing? Have him put the pinch (or maybe two....he has little kid fingers) of supplement in the bag and screw the top back on the container. Sometimes when they understand it and get to participate in using it, things seem less like "play things".

 

[ISA my Veiled]

like what eliza said, honestly just install locks on your cbinets, or honestly timeout lol i would put emphisis on not touching those things. my girlfriends 4 year old brother will not touch a fly if we make it a huge deal and make him say he wont touch whatever it is he shouldnt.

 

[kokom05lb]

He is very interested in Ringo and wants to touch him all the time. But he's also extremely hyper and it scares Ringo. Ringo doesn't like being picked up much and I'm afraid that my son will scare Ringo and Ringo will bite him. My son is also attracted to the crickets so I think I might see if he wants to try feeding him.

 

[ISA my Veiled]

He is very interested in Ringo and wants to touch him all the time. But he's also extremely hyper and it scares Ringo. Ringo doesn't like being picked up much and I'm afraid that my son will scare Ringo and Ringo will bite him. My son is also attracted to the crickets so I think I might see if he wants to try feeding him.

My girlfriends little brother is the same way, always wanting to touch it and loves to stare at the crickets. I suggest maybe giving him some crickets in his own tub to "take care of" that you hold onto. But as far as letting him around ringo if he is going to be hyper I would just have him stop and make him leave until he calms down, it sucks because kids his age don't comprehend that it is a living animal they just like touching things lol, in my house though it is off limits on the chameleon and we let him touch the leopard geckos or the beardies obviously with help. But really I think you just have to let him know his boundaries and let him know how he is acting. I wouldn't let him from preventing you from enjoying what I am sure the limited time you have to just sit and enjoy your baby. And if he behaves on a consistent basis let him get more involved, that's what we do. Hope this helps!

 

[Elizadolots]

While I think you always need to put your chameleon's safety and health ahead of letting your child explore, I think you probably can teach your child to be still and calm around Ringo.

I think utilizing the crickets is a great idea...in fact, once he's comfortable with the crickets, I'd try having him hand feed Ringo.

 

[KarmaChameleon1337]

I think eventually you could train your kid. Scare him into thinking his hyperness will stress the cham out and hurt him. My little brother is terrified of Bobo, which I take to my advantage as being the only way I can get alone time in my room.

 

[Elizadolots]

Okay...that was a very "sibling" response...as a mother, I would say: Do not scare your child!!!

You can teach him to be calm for the time he's feeding Ringo crickets.

He's 3, he's at the right age to start learning all that stuff. 3 year olds call 911 when Mommy has a seizure all the time, it's just a matter of Mommy or Daddy teaching the 3 year old what needs to be done. They love being responsible and they do it well.

 

[kokom05lb]

He watched me feed the crickets today and keep asking "Mommy can I catch one?" I have 2 kids that I'm babysitting and they came into the room and figured it wouldnt be a good time to let Tyler work with the supplements. He did get to shake the cricket bag though lol

 

[ISA my Veiled]

He watched me feed the crickets today and keep asking "Mommy can I catch one?" I have 2 kids that I'm babysitting and they came into the room and figured it wouldnt be a good time to let Tyler work with the supplements. He did get to shake the cricket bag though lol

And it is little stuff like just letting him shake the cricket bag that will get him to behave around Ringo. Just do little stuff like that for awhile then have it lead up to do something big if he behaves, I think what you did just today will help him a lot as far as behaving goes.

 

[Elizadolots]

You're on the right track. You're also right that letting him handle the supplements should first be done when it's just you and him. Eventually he will want to show that skill off to his friends and tell them that they can't do it because they don't know how....but not yet!

 

[JonRich]

You want to put them out of reach. Trust me i know how much of a task that can be, i have 2 kids around that age.

I find it works a bit to teach them that these items are bad. My kids now know that they are not to mess with things like (my Cham suppliments, pills, sharp things like knives,etc). This is just incase they do incounter these items outside of your home.