Fred Safety Screw Fit Acrylic Clear-View Baby Safety Gate to Fit Openings 75cm to 100cm

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However, they are generally not safe for use at the top of a staircase. This is for two main reasons. 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. Meets safety standards; complies or exceeds requirements of EN1930, the safety standard for safety barriers including stair gates as well all the relevant clauses of the toy standard EN71Series. Fred`s TipDon’t be tempted to climb over the gate. Children may try and copy you, and could reduce the gate`s effectiveness in protecting your child. Baby gates with a door: Do you share your home with pets? If so you risk sabotaging your cats roaming space, so look for gates with pet flaps.

Once we’d selected the 14 best stair gates for our shortlist, our tester, Katja Lakha, installed them one at a time in her home. Katja is a busy mum with three children (girls aged one and four, and a seven-year-old boy), so each gate was put through its paces. The gates were tested for at least one to two weeks each in busy areas of Katja’s home. An opening mechanism that can be operated with one hand, so that you can safely use the gate while carrying a baby or toddler We also collated expert opinions and scoured the Mumsnet forums - the biggest online network of parents in the UK - to find the best stair gates UK according to the families who use them every day. You can read more about how we selected and tested the best stair gates below. How we chose which stair gates to test If you're planning on getting a dog (but a baby could also be on the horizon), you're best off choosing a baby stair gate that holds up in our tests so you can be assured that it will be suitable for protecting both children and animals.A stair gate helps prevent unintended access to your little one, for example, when your baby is crawling, it can stop them from being able to climb the stairs without you around to keep an eye on them. Stair gates are most commonly used at the top of stairs, meaning your child has to wait for you to take them down - great for when they can't do stairs or they're still a bit wobbly. A stair gate is also useful to have in place for older children at night, preventing an accidental turn down the stairs when your child gets up to go to the bathroom or comes into your room. You can also use them in doorways to allow or restrict access, say for example, for keeping dogs in a different room to your child. They're simple to fit, easy to use and provide great peace of mind." says Hayley. Tall safety gates: If your tiny tots are blessed with long legs or an adventurous spirit, it is worth shopping for extra tall gates to keep little escape artists safe. We think the BabyDan Guard Me Auto Retractable Satefy Guard gate is the best stair gate available to buy right now. It scored the highest in our product testing and has received many glowing recommendations in the Mumsnet Talk forums. The retractable feature offers a neat option for leaving the gate folded away when not in use and it has a simple opening mechanism. About the author Meets safety standards - Complies or exceeeds the requirements of EN1930, the safety standard for safety barriers including stair gates as well all the relevant clauses of the toy standard EN71Series. Fits openings 76-96cm wide using the 2 Gate Extensions included, or 124cm wide by adding up to 4 more

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. Location Stair gates at the top of the stairs should open towards the landing, not towards the flight of stairs, to avoid falling forwards while opening the gate. You should only use screw-fit gates at the top of the stairs. Fits openings 76-96cm wide using the two Gate Extensions included or up to 124cm wide by adding up to four additional ones The aim of this alliance is to raise the level of child safety in the home through education and improved home safety products. Fred therefore follows a continuous improvement program with all of its products to ensure that parents can relax knowing that Fred products are the safest available.All stair gates fit one of two main categories: pressure-fit or screw-fit. Screw-fit (wall-mounted) stair gates Day-to-day use: Does the gate do the job it’s supposed to? Does it withstand a toddler’s weight? Is it easy to open and close with one hand? 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. Although the BabyDan Guard Me is safe for use anywhere in your home, the best stair gate for use at the top of the stairs is the Safety 1st Wall Fix Extending Metal Gate, which is also the best screw-fit stair gate we tested.