An opening mechanism that can be operated with one hand, so that you can safely use the gate while carrying a baby or toddler When your children start to crawl or take their first steps, it is naturel to be worried about the home and the hazards of which it can generate since there are going to be a lot of unsafe areas for them. BabyDan No Trip Safety Gate is specially designed to keep your children away from danger and unsafe places while they are experiencing crawling or their first steps. You can mount safety gates for stairs, door frames or walls. Products with the statement "Due to hygiene reasons, this item is non-returnable" on the product card. We tested the 14 most popular stair gates on the market, scoring them on six key areas before whittling them down to a final list the nine best stair gates, all of which scored a minimum of 40 points out of a possible 48.

One-Hand Operation: The gate features a one-hand operation mechanism, which allows adults to easily open and close the gate with one hand while carrying a child or other items. Adjustable Width: The BabyDan No Trip Safety Gate is usually adjustable in width to fit a range of doorways or staircases. It can often be extended or retracted to accommodate different openings, providing versatility in installation. Important: the screws provided are only intended for fixing into wood. If fixing into other material, use appropriate screws and wall plugs (diameter = 4 mm)

How we choose our recommendations

Pressure-fit stair gates are ideal for use in rented accommodation as installation requires absolutely no drilling. This type of stair gate comprises a U-shaped metal frame, which squeezes against your wall or bannister, holding the gate in place through pressure alone. It often requires a small cup to be applied to your wall with an adhesive, which the bolts of the gate then sit in. All stair gates fit one of two main categories: pressure-fit or screw-fit. Screw-fit (wall-mounted) stair gates No Trip Bar: The gate is designed with a bottom bar that sits flush with the floor, minimizing the risk of tripping hazards when walking through the gate. Important: The screws provided are only intended for fixing into wood. If fixing into other material, use appropriate screws and wall plugs (diameter 4 mm)

The BabyDan Guard Me is the best stair gate to buy overall, but the retractable screen does have a bit of give to it, and it needs to be installed at least 9cm from the top of the staircase. 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? Both, if possible. Stair gates should be used to close off dangerous spaces. It’s best to use screw-fit stair gates at the top of the stairs where possible. Are pressure-fit stair gates safe? Gates at the top of a staircase should always open towards the landing, not out across the staircase

Best stair gates: at a glance

If the safety barrier is used at the bottom of the stairs, it should be positioned at the front of the lowest tread possible Some stair gates boast specific safety features, which can help to ensure your gate is installed and used in the safest possible way. Which type of stair gate you choose will depend on your home and your needs. Generally, screw-fit gates are more reliable, so if you’re planning to have a stair gate in place for a relatively long time, and you’re able to drill into your walls or bannister, then a screw-fit gate will be the best choice. You’ll be left with a few small holes to fill when you eventually remove the gate, but nothing that a bit of filler can’t fix. Screw-fit stair gates are mounted onto your walls, screwing into your wall or bannister. The major advantage of this style is that the gate is secure and won’t move around once it’s installed, but the screws will cause minor damage to your walls that will need filling when the gate is removed. Screw-fit gates can be used in a variety of ways: at the top or bottom of a staircase, or in a doorway or other narrow opening. Pressure-fit stair gates

Pressure-Mounted Installation: The BabyDan No Trip Safety Gate is typically installed using pressure-mounted technology, which means it can be securely held in place without the need for drilling or permanent installation. This allows for easy installation and removal without leaving marks on walls or door frames. The most popular recommendations were pulled together to include in a longlist of approximately 30 stair gates, then whittled down to form our final shortlist. How we tested the stair gates While pressure-fit gates can be used at the bottom of a staircase, or in a doorway or other narrow openings, they’re not suitable for the top of a staircase, as the bottom bar of the frame can pose a trip hazard.All our wooden safety gates are FSC® certified (FSC-C130052). When you buy wooden safety gates that are FSC-labeled, it means that you contribute to ensuring proper conditions for all parties in the process from forest to safety gate. In other words, you are helping to ensure the consideration for plant and animal life and that no more trees are felled than the forest can handle. At the same time, it is ensured that all the people involved in tree felling, transport, and production of the wood are guaranteed a proper wage and good working conditions. A safety gate can remove just a little bit of your worries when your child starts to crawl around and explore the home. This BabyDan No Trip wall mounted safety gate is mounted with screws in the wall or door frame. It can easily be removed and remounted with the childproof release fitting function.