ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE: this kids stair gate can be extended with gates extensions of 7 cm or 14 cm to reach a max width of 101 cm Space A retracting or concertina stair gate is ideal for areas with restricted space or if you want the gate out of sight when it’s not in use. You can buy wide gates or extensions if the opening you want to cover is particularly big. Pressure-fit gates are very safe for use at the bottom of a staircase or in a doorway, as long as they’re installed correctly and regularly tightened as necessary. Stair gates can be used at the top of the stairs (to prevent your baby from falling down) and at the bottom (to stop them from climbing up). 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. When deciding which stair gate is best for you, it helps to work out what’s important to you before you buy. For example: Assembly: How easy was the gate to install? Were the instructions clear? Were any additional tools or fixings required?

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. Which is the best safety gate to buy?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. Some stair gates boast specific safety features, which can help to ensure your gate is installed and used in the safest possible way. All stair gates fit one of two main categories: pressure-fit or screw-fit. Screw-fit (wall-mounted) stair gates Katy: Yes. The flat step U-shaped design is great, I always trip over other gates at least once. The design of the pressure points allows to it be fitted to a wide range of openings and still remain flush to the carpeted floor. The handle is easy to use and the gate remains in an opened position easily. It also doesn't bang shut which is great. The only downside is that it took a while to fit. The instructions are ok but it still took two of us some time to adjust the pads on the door frame to ensure the step was flush to the carpet. What changes would you make to this product? Ensure that the gate opens towards the landing, not outwards towards the stairs, or you could fall forward while opening it.

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. The Flat Step stair gate offers a new safety level in U-Pressure gates. Standard baby gates would offer a 3cm threshold, whereas the Flat Step gate is safer to walk through with its thin step-over bar to avoid trip hazards, especially at the top of the stairs. The flat step bottom is excellent and a great feature on this gate, it definitely minimises the trip hazard and so far I have had no mishaps despite it being used almost constantly. Within these two categories, there are a few other features that can form part of the identity of a stair gate. For example:Pressure-fit and retractable stair gates are not a good option for the top of stairs because their design incurs a trip hazard and they are not as sturdy. Keeping your little one safe whilst managing day-to-day tasks can be a challenge. Our screw-fit stair gates provide an answer to this challenge. Safe and sturdy, they’re sure to keep your little ones safe as they waddle about the house. And for their rooms, a toddler bed is just the thing to keep them safe and sound as they doze off. Don’t forget to kit it out with a trusty bed rail to prevent any night-time tumbles as they adjust to their new surroundings. CHILD SAFETY GATE: this 73 cm tall child gate can be used to childproof widths from 73 to 80 cm and can be extended up to 101 cm by combining one or more gate extensions (sold separately)