My oldest daughter is eight now but back when she was three she broke our 50 inch flat screen wall mounted TV.
We had managed to get through three years without any tv mishaps till one day when she grabbed her Frozen magic wand and decided to give the TV a good whack.
While the front of it did not crack, the picture immediately went crazy and haywire. I searched in desperation for a way to fix it but nope it was not happening. So we eventually bought another TV.
Once I had a new wall mounted large and expensive television I wondered what I could do to protect the TV from my toddler.
At the time I had two children under three and felt like any kind of protective device would be well worth the money.
So what does any mom do when she needs to find a product like this? I turned to the internet! And I found myself reading many stories of toddlers breaking flat screen televisions but very few reviews or information on screen protectors.
Eventually I found a handful of websites with TV screen protectors, and found what sounded like it would work for me.
It wasn’t cheap, and it kind of stung to shell out more money for a protector after buying a new TV but I thought of it as insurance and took the plunge.
And I’m glad I did. I now have two of these screen protectors and they are worth every penny.
TV Screen Safety with a Toddler
For starters, I have learned after three kids there are a few things you can do to keep your child and your TV screen safe.
Always wall mount or attach your TV to the wall. If you do not wall mount and have your TV on a stand then have a safety strap attach the TV to the wall.
You can find these straps online under child proofing. I use these for TV’s, dressers, book shelves, and basically anything that can tip over and fall on a child. This will protect your kid and your TV if they pull on the TV.
Then get yourself a good screen protector. As I have learned, these delicate flat screens can break easily. A light tap with a ball or toy can do it.
The TV screen protector I ended up with is the Vizomax TV Screen Protector for LCD, LED or Plasma HDTV.
And, I got it on Amazon.. how convenient to have it just come to my house.
It attaches with tiny pieces of velcro and kind of hangs on top of the TV. It is not coming off and it is extremely thin but also strong.
It works and that is the most important part. Some added benefits of this product are that it keeps the little hand prints and finger smudges off of your TV screen.
It’s easy to clean and when I am watching TV I cannot see anything in front of the screen at all.
Here is some more information about the Vizomax screen protector:
100% Clear
Proprietary optical-grade material optimized to maintain HDTV picture quality and ensures superior protection.
Unbreakable
Heavy Duty! Advanced technology used to manufacture the transparent shield ensures that the high quality plastic is not only 100% clear but is also virtually unbreakable.
Invisible
Vizomax TV screen protector with its elegant proprietary design and unmatched optical clarity stands virtually invisible after installation.
Elegant
Vizomax is the best way to keep the look of your TV and have it protected. With its elegant appearance Vizomax TV screen protector will not take away from the look of you gorgeous flat-screen TV.
Easy Installation
Few minutes and no tools required. Just unpack and attach your new TV screen protector to your flat-screen TV. Enjoy in complete comfort like thousands across America. Easy snap on/off detachment for cleaning.
Precise Fit
Sized to fit your TV. No covering of speakers and complete elegant appearance Guaranteed!
Easy Snap On/Off for Cleaning
You can temporarily take Vizomax TV screen protector off your TV unlimited times. Reclosable fasteners allow easy temporary detachment for cleaning.
UV Protection
Vizomax is the TV screen protector that not only prevents damage but also filters out between 96% and 99% of the potentially harmful ultraviolet (UV) waves emitted by the TV screen
Screen Ventilation
Last but not least: Vizomax TV screen protectors are designed to allow the screen to be cooled by natural air flow. This is in contrast with other TV screen protectors that can cause substantial screen overheating and TV damage.
I now have two of these in my home and they are worth every penny. They keep my actual TV clean and fingerprint free.
They are barely noticeable at all. I am pretty sure nobody has ever been able to tell they are there unless we mention it and point it out.
They do not add any glare and they are super easy to attach. I clean them with a soft cloth included with purchase and they look amazing even years later.
My toddler who broke my TV years ago is now eight. But I also have a six year old and a three year old and believe it or not we have had a remote thrown at the TV since then.
I know I will be keeping these these Vizomax TV screen protectors on for years and luckily you can barely tell they are there.
You can find the Vizomax TV Screen Protector here in almost any size you need.
Please let me know if you have any questions about protecting your TV from a toddler!
I never knew there was such an item out there like this until a friend of mine came over a few days ago and I was telling her my dilemma of buying the tenth tv. I have a child that has PTSD, ADHD, intermittent explosive disorder, and sensory processing disorder. I’m buying one for each one of these for my TV’s in my house. I just hope they work. Wish me luck.
Hi Sharon,
They work! I have been using them for years now on most of my TVs. Good luck!
I have a child with global delay and ADHD and he broke 2 of my flat screen tv within 6 months, one of them I haven’t even finished paying of yet now I want to buy my third tv this year but I was so worried how to protect it
Thankfully came across this blog definitely will try it hope it lasts this time
Thank for the advice never knew this even existed.
Hi, so sorry this happened to you. It has happened to me a couple of times which led me to this product. We have not had any issues since and I still it have it on my TVs even years later. Good luck!
My child just broke the third tv within 2 weeks. I feel like a horrible parent. Thank you for sharing your story. I dont feel alone now.
So sorry this happened to you! It is rough for sure.
Okay, before I do it…for the mom’s of kids with explosive tempers…did it work? My 24 year old just smashed the 10 or 11 television. I’m exhausted. Will this help?
Well I am the one who wrote the article but I promise it helps! I have these on all my TVs now and I have for years. I wrote this post because it happened to me a couple of times and I didn’t even know something like this existed. I am not sure if there is more than one type of screen protector but I have the one in the article and love it. I will take pictures of it in my house soon and add to this article too.
BTW I missed where you said this is a 24 year old. In that case I am wondering if someone older could get around the protector. The protector protects the screen but I would imagine someone could still hit from the side. It will completely protect the screen though.