Munchkin Lindam Stair Gate, Sure Shut Axis Toddler & Baby Gate, Stair Gate Pressure Fit Baby or Dog Gate, Baby Safety Gate for Stairs & Doorways, Easy Install No-Screws Child Gate, 76-82cm, White

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Choose from our wide range of safety gates to suit your requirements. Whether you require a wall mounted baby gate or a pressure fit safety gate, you will find the right equipment to make your home a safe environment. Discover our Advice Hub Ways to keep your family living costs down, and kids of all ages happy Get our Family newsletter – it's free monthly. Some stair gates boast specific safety features, which can help to ensure your gate is installed and used in the safest possible way. Cleanliness: Does the gate show grubby fingerprints? Is it easy to clean? Is there a bar that gets in the way when vacuuming?

It’s worth bearing in mind that some dog gates are not appropriate for babies, as they have horizontal slats that your baby might use to climb up and over the gate, or small parts that can fall off and be a choking hazard.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? However, for those wanting a stair gate at the top of the stairs, this isn’t suitable, as specified by the manufacturer, although this is still a great budget stair gate for the bottom of the stairs and doorways. We've split our recommendations into the different types of stair gate you can buy, so you can find one that's best suited for your house and needs.

Extending stair gates: These can be adjusted to fit a range of doorway widths without the need for any additional extension pieces We test gates according to the EU safety standard for safety gates (BS EN 1930:2011) at an accredited laboratory. Our advice for stair gate users This is an excellent baby stair gate, at an affordable price, and is the winner of the best UK stair gates with no screws for the stairs. 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 Some stair gates also come with a small door inset into the gate, to let a smaller pet through while keeping large people and dogs out.

Stylish and Safe!

The downside to a stair gate is that they can be bulky and look cluttered, however the safety benefits of them outweigh this massively. There are even stair gates that can divide a large or open plan room, or fit around a fireplace.

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.Lindam stair gates have been an industry-leader for decades. You may not know this, but in 2010 Lindam Ltd became part of the Munchkin family, so no matter which logo you see on your chosen safety gate, you can rest assured it has come from the same high specification production line, and benefits from all the same care, technology and innovation. Pressure-mounted or pressure fit gate or stairgate require no drilling and rely on pressure to stay in place

Having small babies, toddlers and children in your home can be a challenging and often daunting experience, especially for new parents. There’s a lot to think about, like child safety in the kitchen, and generally making your home the safest it can possibly be by making some small changes.

While her baby-proofing days are now behind her, Lucy used (and reviewed) several stair gates with her two children when they were young, including both metal and retractable designs.