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Re-baby proofing the fireplace. Need to find a better adhesive?

We bought the foam pads and corners for babyproofing a fireplace hearth. It came with some adhesive, but the 8-month-old pulled that off in 2 days. I went and bought a roll of super-duty double-sided tape at a hardware store and that lasted a week. I used Loctite PowerGrab, but that didn't adhere because the brick is painted and Powergrab has to have at least 1 porous surface. I try to keep him away from it, but it still needs the pads in case his 2 yr old sister pushes him into it. I'm looking at using a product called Sumo Glue. http://www.sumoglue.com Anyone have experience with this product? Any other suggestions? I am about ready to just tear the hearth down and put tile on the floor. Thanks for your help.

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1. I bought the same thing and pretty much trashed them. they never stuck. Bascally I just had to teach my daughter about the fire place and how to be safe. It was a long time of panic (from me) and one brused eye (on her from falling on the fireplace bricks) but she has been fine ever since. I have never been able to get her away from our fire place, she thinks its a stage and she will do anything to get my attention.
2. I use a glue called E6000. It works for everything I've used it for so far. It works on plastic, vinyl, wood, and any other surface you want. I got it at the craft store but I think they sell it at hardware stores too.