Before buying a baby gate measure the space you need to cover.
Pressure fit baby gates for stairs.
This is for two reasons.
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Pressure mounting is generally easier but hardware mounted gates are more secure and they re the only safe choice around staircases.
Don t use pressure mounted gates at the top of stairs.
And don t forget those all important baby proofing extras such as furniture straps window locks and finger safe door stoppers to prevent tiny fingers from getting injured.
Consider a pressure fit stair gate with no need to use screws so when the time comes to remove the gate your walls and door frames will be undamaged.
We always advise installing a screw fit gate or screw in a pressure fit gate at the top of your stairs.
Don t select a gate that automatically closes for the top of stairs.
Don t climb over your baby gate.
Although a pressure mounted baby gate is a no go for stairs it s a great choice if you want to keep babies out of a room like an office or a kitchen without damaging your walls with drill holes.
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Screw fit gates don t usually have a u bar frame that runs along the floor and can pose a trip hazard.
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The double locking system on this baby gate means you can open and close it with just one hand an added bonus for all the multitasking mamas out.
Don t install your baby gate too high gap should be 3 inches or less from floor don t install a gate that swings open over stairs.