minu-tia t1_je8nm65 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:30 AM

My baby has a Foldable Pikler Climbing Triangle (see photos).

Looking for ideas to "lock" it in an open position? When my son pushes on one of the sides it starts to fold in on itself.

Ideally need the solution to:

Be baby-safe (no choking hazards, etc)
Maintain foldable function as we store it away when not in use
Not turn it into an eyesore

My husband & myself are NOT super handy but we are happy to give things a go!

Look forward to any tips. :)

minu-tia t1_je8o35r wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:36 AM

Adding...
I found this version with a safety lock but I can't figure out exactly what the lock is like. :(

Astramancer_ t1_je9jyfj wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:24 PM

Idea:

Put it in the open position as far as it'll go. Clamp it for now so it can't move while you're messing with it. Drill a hole in the corner of the top triangle thing and the moveable leg (same hole -- lower left hand corner in your picture). Run a bolt through the hole you just drilled. Either use a nut (for more difficult removal) or a wingnut (for easier removal) to hold the bolt in place.

Now the leg can't move and the holes should line up every time you open it.