I need some ideas folks. My son can reach his rooms light switch from his cot, only just get his fingers on the switch but he can switch his light on. And as you can imagine, that's a wonderful game for him. I want to be able to cover the light switch but still have it accessible to us, and my first thought would be some sort of weatherproofing. But as you can imagine I'm having trouble with finding weatherproofing kit for an inside light.

All I need is some sort of shroud so we can switch the lights from above, but he can't get to them from below. By the time he can get to the switch from above he should be old enough to know better. I was perhaps thinking of a weatherproof box with the top face removed so we can get to them, but I can't find anything suitable.

Of course, typing this has reminded me that I could just turn the switch upside down to slow him down for a few months, but any other ideas would be appreciated.

to put the switch out of reach...
could you move the cot 3 inches away from the wall?

Agree, move the cot, or google switch guards, there are all sorts of things which might work for you.

Saw the legs off of the cot

It's called a ceiling pull cord with short cord!

Blanking plate and use a bedside lamp.

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Originally posted by Peteff
Saw the legs off of the cot

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Ah, loving the replies!

Unfortunately the light switch is a 3 gang, so short of having several pull cords that wouldn't be an option. My wife would go mental if I cut the legs off the cot (not sure the same would apply with the child...might suggest that one to her... ).

Metal switch wired to live. You use rubber gloves, he'll soon learn.

"Metal switch wired to live. You use rubber gloves, he'll soon learn."

bugger, that was what I was thinking

so more logic required

Move house

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Originally posted by scimjim
http://www.insight-security.com/productinfo.php?product=5414

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Or take the bulb out (and plug a night light into a socket if needed?)

I still think the "move the cot away from the light switch" is the answer

If it can not be that simple, then barbed wire over the cot, and electrified, just to make sure
12v cow/sheep proof is the stuff to go with, ive had a few shocks over the years, and its not funny

not sure if you can get multi-gang versions or these
http://uk.farnell.com/elkay/400a/switch-timer-variable-10a-240v/dp/1623061

"Pneumatic time switch with delay period from 10 seconds to 10 minutes, adjustable by means of a rear mounted screw. Commonly found in public buildings and hotels etc. as a stairway light to ensure the light is not left on indefinitely."