As a new parent, child safety is of the utmost importance to you, especially the safety of your child around the house. If a child can’t be safe at home, where can they really be safe? So many parents today are opting to buy baby gates for stairs, an easy effective way of preventing accidents around the house. Before you go off to buy your first set of baby gates though, here are some tips on how to select the type of gates you need for your home.
1. Location
Depending on where you’re putting the baby gates, you’ll need different kinds of gates. At the bottom of stairs, pressure mounted gates are fine, but if you’re installing them at the top of a staircase you’ll need hardware mounting.
2. Stair size
Normal baby gates for stairs should fit the majority of staircases, but if your house has a very wide stair area you’ll need to find extra wide baby gates. Take some measurements beforehand and be sure to bring them with you to the shop. This will ensure that they can help you buy the proper size for your home.
3. Materials
Normally this isn’t a big issue, as most manufacturers know that the target base is parents with small children but it doesn’t hurt to do one last check before purchasing. Examine the baby gate, make sure that its strong and has a smooth finish with no sharp edges (you may find these occasionally on cheaper models or just an unlucky copy).
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Best rated baby gates (not for use at the top of the stairs)
If you are on the search for the baby gates, pressure mounted gates are often preferred as they don’t require you to butcher your walls. For instance, the Dreambaby Swing Close Gate with Extension is well loved gate because not only it looks good, but it also features a very cleaver locking mechanism that, while being totally childproof, does not get on your nerve. Similarly, the Dreambaby Extra Tall Swing Close Gate with Extensions is a breeze to install and features a door that closes shuts automatically. If need to accommodate a larger space, the Dreambaby Pressure Mount Hallway Gate with Extensions will fit space of well over 50 inches with the extensions. If you are looking for customized gate, both hardware mounted KidCo Configure Gate and Summer Infant Sure And Secure Custom Fit Gate are great choices for irregular shaped areas, to create an enclosed playground or to block the access to some parts of the house.
1. Dreambaby Swing Close Gate with Extension, White
2. Dreambaby Extra Tall Swing Close Gate with Extensions
3. Dreambaby Pressure Mount Hallway Gate with Extensions
5. Summer Infant Sure And Secure Custom Fit Gate
Best rated baby gates for stairs
These gates are hardware mounted and were designed to be installed at the top of the stairs. They are made sturdy and are not only made to prevent the kids to take a dive down the stairs, but also designed to be safe for the parents going up and down the stairs regularly. These gates are very versatile and can be used in other parts of the house as well.
There are more than one baby gate for stairs to choose from, but our top 1 choice goes to the KidCo G20 because of how easy it is to install. The First Years Everywhere Gate and the Evenflo Top of Stair Plus Gate are also two great products. However, if your kid is growing fast and need an extra tall gate, the Regalo Extra Tall Top of Stair Gate is an excellent choice.
1. KidCo G20 Black Safeway Wall Mount Top of the Stair Gate
2. The First Years Everywhere Gate
3. Evenflo Top of Stair Plus Gate
4. Regalo Extra Tall Top of Stair Gate
5. North States Industries Supergate Stairway Gate
Other reading : Top 10 Safety Gates For Stairs
