In some situations, the opening that you are trying to protect makes it awkward to fit a stairgate. If this is the case in your home, take a look at our Stairpost or Wall and Skirting Fitting Kits which are designed to help. Be careful with hot drinks. Keep cups and glasses out of reach of little hands. Don’t carry your baby and hot drink at the same time.

If you wondered how tall this gate actually is, then it’s 110cm (43.3 inches, 3.6 ft) which is more than enough for even a particularly tall toddler and medium-sized dog breeds. You’ll find that this excellent baby gate will work on doors and hallways 75-84cm which will fit 99% of normal houses. It is pressure mounted with wall cups which means you don’t need any tools to install this bad boy – this will either mean great news as you’re a parent with limited DIY skills or bad news if you have DIY skills and you’re after a more secure solution.The Lindam Easy Fit Plus Safety Gate dimensions are from 750mm x 765mm x 45mm up to a maximum 810mm x 765mm x 45mm. The width is the only number that changes. The gate comes fully assembled out of the box which means minimal fuss for the recipient and a much better time if you’re a single parent with limited DIY skills. This is a pressure cup gate which means there’s no drilling or screwing involved. Is your home safe for little explorers? Selina Russel, in-house safety expert at Fred Safety, offers the following home baby proofing safety tips:

Lindam is a world class manufacturer of baby products, not just gates, and you can clearly see some thought has been put into the design of the gate. Safety is definitely the buzz word with this product and we would recommend if it’s safety and peace of mind you’re after and you’re willing to pay slightly more for it then this could be the best baby gate for you. Free standing baby gates: Play pen style gates provide a clear, secure area for your baby but can take up space. Be aware of household chemicals, medicines or poisonous liquids. Keep out of a child’s reach and store in high cupboards.

Using the FastMount® Rails makes installation VERY easy and only leaves four small screw holes. + Does this baby gate work if it needs to be installed over a baseboard? Yes-but you will likely need to add the Qdos Universal Stair Mounting Kit which will give you a flat and secure place to safely mount your baby gate. + During installation, how do I know when I have given it enough pressure? For us to grade a baby gate as the ‘best’ then it is our opinion that the baby gate will need to be easy to install by a single person with little or no DIY experience to receive top marks. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that baby gates that need to be manually screwed into the walls aren’t good baby gates but they will not be pushed to single parents and the like. Pressure gates ALWAYS need to be fitted with wall cups, but with our Fred SecureHold™ adhesive, these can simply be fitted with adhesive against wood - though you’ll still need to use screws for fitting the wall cups to other surfaces. Reassuringly child-proof

Pressure fit gates: These stay in place by pushing up against the walls, need to be fitted with adhesives but are less damaging to the surfaces and are, arguably, easier to install. They are less secure than screw-fit gates, however, and aren’t recommended for, say, the top of the stairs where you may want a slightly sturdier barrier. Fits openings 76-96cm wide using the 2 Gate Extensions included, or 124cm wide by adding up to 4 more The Lindam Easy Fit Plus Safety Gate is a mother and baby silver and practical parenting and pregnancy 2009 award winner for safety and practicality which should go a long way to put you at ease about the quality of this product. You might be thinking that 2009 was a long time ago now and the awards aren’t really relevant anymore – well, the product didn’t need to change so from our point of view the awards are still a great mark of quality. If you want your baby gate to thoroughly tested then this is the one for you. The Betta Care Easy fit baby stair gate is another no frills pressure fit gate to consider as you baby proof your home. The unique difference with this model is that it comes in so many difference widths to suit door openings or corridors up to 147.8cm in width. Otherwise, this is just your average baby gate which doesn’t do anything fancy but doesn’t do anything poorly either! Yes, the Crystal Pressure Mount Baby Gate comes with the unique Qdos QRF spindle that allows a perfect installation over quarter round molding, which is not possible with standard round spindle heads. + Will this gate work with a wooden banister at the bottom of my stairs?

Yes, for baseboards up to a 4.25” high, you can use the included Baseboard Spacers. We recommend our Universal Baseboard Kit for baseboards 4.5”- 7” high. + Are there extensions to make this gate wider? If you’re looking for a clear baby gate that will not only look stylish but also protect your child, you’ve come to the right place. With this modern gate, you’ll be able to keep an eye on your little one from stumbling and falling over, and you’ll love the price. Just be sure to practice installing it before using it, and bring an extra pair of hands! This lightweight and expandable gate is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, and it comes with a convenient travel bag. fireplace gate for toddlers

Yes, the Crystal Designer Hardware Mount Baby Gate comes with a removal tool that allows for easily removal from the FastMount Rails. + Can this baby gate be used outside? Examples of use are to stop a baby from being able to go anywhere near stairs, to stop them from being able to get into a room with dangerous tools and equipment (garage, kitchen), to segregate them from pets and so on. Basically, a baby gate is there to stop them from being able to go to an area you don’t want them to go to. They come in a number of heights and widths; can fit across stairs, in doorways, or even across entire rooms; and are easy for adults to open one handed (useful when you have a baby on your hip!) while also being secure enough to withstand small, curious hands. Unless you live in a one-story home and you’ve baby proofed every room from ceiling to floor then yes, you’ll probably need a baby gate. Most babies start to scoot and crawl around seven months old. Tiny fingers love to tamper with cupboards, open every drawer they can get their hands on and even taste test the dog food—so you’ll want to make sure your living space is childproofed well before all of that unfolds. And don’t even get us started on stairs… What Type of Baby Gate is Best? If you have narrow spindles that you wish to fit this stairgate tosimply use our Y Spindle accessory.Yes, two extensions come with it to cover an opening up to 37.8” wide. You can add up to 4 more Designer Extensions (sets of 2 extensions are sold separately) for a maximum width of 48.8”. + Will this baby gate work in my house that has quarter round molding? No, all Qdos Baby Gates are designed to be used indoors only. + What can I do to connect this to a wooden banister without drilling into my wood? Think of the world from a little one’s perspective: What could you see if you were at their level? Get down on your knees so you can see what they see! Look out for any potential dangers you can spot at their eye level.