Munchkin Lindam Stair Gate, Extending Wooden Toddler & Baby Gate, Extendable Stair Gate Pressure Fit Baby or Dog Gate, Baby Safety Gate for Stairs & Doorways, No Bar Child Gate, 63.5-106cm, Wood

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Plus, this gate is made from sturdy, yet soft mesh making it a little more forgiving for little ones who may accidently trip or bump into the gate. There are two stair gates (because we have a lot of stairs), but I’m happy to sell them individually if you just need one. 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.

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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.

They can also be used to close off unsafe rooms and to temporarily add additional barriers to your home, whether that’s across a doorway or another narrow opening. The instructions may also specify how far from a stairwell the manufacturer recommends installing the gate.

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The U-shaped frame simply squeezes against your walls, holding itself in place through pressure – although you do need to attach some wall cups to your wall using the sticky pads provided. Another tick is the one-handed opening – something you don't always see with less expensive stair gates. The Safety 1st Wall Fix Extending Metal Gate is easy to adjust to fit securely at the top of any staircase, and because you don’t need to use any additional extenders, the full width of the gate will open, leaving no obstruction that could cause you to trip. So, if you do have very narrow doorways to gate off, the Cuggl Wall Fix Extending Gate may be a better fit.

Pressure-mounted gates are the easiest to install and can be moved to different locations as you don’t fix them to a wall. Before choosing your stair gate, make a list of the places you want to have one, as each location might need a different style of gate.

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For optimal safety, choose a hardware-mounted gate, especially if it's going at the top of a flight of stairs.Width and height: Will a standard size fit the space you're trying to fill or do you need a narrow or extra-wide option? First of all Jack and I tried the Lindam Flexi Gate at the top of the stairs in our fairly standard family house, and it gave me a feeling of fear and Jack a feeling of freedom as he pressed his not insubstantial body against the fabric in the middle – eek!