We have the Baby Dan no trip gates on the stairs. My concern with stairs isn't that they may come close but that it's easy to trip over the bottom bar when carrying my baby and other stuff down. No trip ones don’t have the bar and are screwed in. They also come in wood rather than metal so look better!” (Brand recommended by Mumsnet user PeachesandPie) Our verdict Stair gates also have other uses - like this BabyDan XL Fire Surround. It can be used as a hearth guard for a fireplace or a room divider to section off an area of a bigger room. For example, if you have an open plan living area or a kitchen-diner you can use this gate as a divider to suit your space.

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Not only does it meet the US and Canadian Safety Standards, the Qdos Crystal Baby Gate meets the stringent European Standard that is much tougher. Some are made from wood, others are made of painted metal. Some are referred to as being step-free, meaning they don’t have a bar along the bottom of the frame, others have a raised lip. The latter provides a more robust frame, but can present a trip hazard.

Which? combines safety and ease-of-use testing to ensure the stair gate you choose helps keep your baby safe from hazards at home. Cleanliness: Does the gate show grubby fingerprints? Is it easy to clean? Is there a bar that gets in the way when vacuuming?

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House plants can be poisonous: Move them up and out of the way. You may wish to lend larger ones to a friend for safekeeping. As well as our testing and experience using multiple stair gates, we also based our recommendations on the latest research and several factors. Some of the factors that we took into consideration included the stair gate’s sturdiness, ease of entry, aesthetics and swing or retractable doors, warranty and value. Conclusion Firstly, pressure-fit gates can shift and move around over time. If a child was to push on a gate at the top of a staircase and the gate moved, then they could fall down the stairs.

Conclusion

You can stop using a stair gate when you’re confident that your child can go up and down the stairs safely on their own (which includes the middle of the night). This will depend on the individual child, but this usually happens at around two or three years of age. If your child doesn’t pull or push on the gate, which could cause it to shift or break, and doesn’t attempt to climb over it, you can keep it in place until you feel comfortable removing it. What are the different types of stair gate? Another popular brand in the stair gate industry is BabyDan and they do not disappoint with their budget-friendly option. Their “Aarhus” stair gate only comes in one colour (white) and its narrow design fits lovely in any hallway or stairway. Tall safety gates: If your tiny tots are blessed with long legs or an adventurous spirit, it is worth shopping for extra tall gates to keep little escape artists safe. A stair gate helps prevent unintended access to your little one, for example, when your baby is crawling, it can stop them from being able to climb the stairs without you around to keep an eye on them. Stair gates are most commonly used at the top of stairs, meaning your child has to wait for you to take them down - great for when they can't do stairs or they're still a bit wobbly. A stair gate is also useful to have in place for older children at night, preventing an accidental turn down the stairs when your child gets up to go to the bathroom or comes into your room. You can also use them in doorways to allow or restrict access, say for example, for keeping dogs in a different room to your child. They're simple to fit, easy to use and provide great peace of mind." says Hayley. Hardware Mounted baby gates do not work with extensions. 39.8” is the widest it gets. We have other baby gate models that accommodate a wider space. + Will this baby gate work with quarter round molding?