BabyDan No Trip, Covers openings between 72-78.5 cm/28.4-30.9 inches, Basic Stair Gate/Baby Gate/Safety Gate, Metal, White, Made in Denmark - (Pet Gate/Dog gate)

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Extending stair gates: These can be adjusted to fit a range of doorway widths without the need for any additional extension pieces It’s recommended that you invest in a high-quality stair gate as soon as your baby starts crawling and/or walking, but when it comes to something as important as your child’s safety, how do you know which is the best stair gate to buy? Adjustable Width: The BabyDan No Trip Safety Gate is usually adjustable in width to fit a range of doorways or staircases. It can often be extended or retracted to accommodate different openings, providing versatility in installation. Be aware of hazards associated with children using or climbing over the safety barrier. Never climb over the gate. Never allow children to swing on the gate Please note that this product not necessarily prevents accidents to happen. Never leave your child unattended

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

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A safety gate can remove just a little bit of your worries when your child starts to crawl around and explore the home. This BabyDan No Trip wall mounted safety gate is mounted with screws in the wall or door frame. It can easily be removed and remounted with the childproof release fitting function.

However, they are generally not safe for use at the top of a staircase. This is for two main reasons. When you have a safety gate, you can make it flexible by adding extensions. That would allow it to also fit different and wider openings. This can be useful if, for example, you move to a new home or if you want to use the safety gate somewhere else in your house. This also means that you will not have to buy a new gate. In BabyDan’s product range, you can find extensions in many different sizes and colours - there are extensions for all safety gates and purposes. However, keep in mind that you can only extend your safety gate if it is pressure mounted. You also need to keep in mind that some gates need wall cups if you add extensions. Some gates can be extended pretty much indefinitely (such as BabyDan Flex and BabyDan OLAF), but others have limitations. You can also add a section with an extra door if you need more entrances to the area behind the gate. This might be a good idea if you want to turn your gate into a room divider, and selection of an extension also depends on what kind of safety gate you have and what your needs are. 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 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?

Best stair gates: at a glance

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 pressure-fit gates can be used at the bottom of a staircase, or in a doorway or other narrow openings, they’re not suitable for the top of a staircase, as the bottom bar of the frame can pose a trip hazard. When fitted as instructed, between two clean structurally sound surfaces, this product conforms to EN 1930:2011 Always keep the barrier in the closed position for the safety of your child and yourself as well as other users 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.