Safety 1st Securtech Auto-Close Metal Gate, Easy to Use, Quick and Easy to Install. 6-24 months, White

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If you’re only planning to have a stair gate in position for a short time, or if you're unable to drill into your walls or bannister, a pressure-fit gate will be the better option.

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We also bought rubber cups for the wall and the gate is totally solid, you could never shake it loose. The mesh ones that you just need one hand for are better, some gates are ridiculous, we accidentally bought one that takes 2 hands to open so impossible when holding a baby. If a child was to push on a gate at the top of a staircase and the gate moved, then they could fall down the stairs.However, if you do need a pressure-fit gate for the top of your stairs, the Flat Step is our recommended choice over any other pressure-fit gate. 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. Aside from the selling point of the flat step, this gate looks very similar to most standard stair gates, with the same easy-to-clean white bars as the Cuggl Wall Fix Safety Gate and the Lindam Sure Shut Axis, among others. The Safety 1st SecureTech Flat Step Safety Gate claims to have eradicated this risk with its flat metal bar, but you must still check the gate daily to ensure that it hasn’t begun to move.

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You'll need them for the top and the bottom of the stairs, and to stop him from getting into other risky places. Quick and easy to install: 4-point pressure fitting; Over-molded screw facilitates installation and tightening of the gate when pressure loosens. However, there are several extensions available which, when used in various combinations, can extend the gate to fit gaps of up to 117cm. 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. 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).Pressure-fit stair gates are great for use in rented accommodation as installation requires absolutely no drilling. While slightly more expensive than many of the other gates we tested, its features and versatility means it offers great value for money for most families. Although the Safety 1st SecureTech Flat Step Safety Gate is the only pressure-fit gate that claims to be able to be used at the top of a staircase, we still think it’s preferable to use a screw-fit, wall mounted gate wherever possible. From setting up a nursery and finding a paediatrician, to drop offs, pick-ups, and playdates, it all goes totally haywire.

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It's a self-closing gate that's suitable for openings between 73cm and 80cm but can be extended up to 136cm with gate extensions (sold separately). If you need advice or support for your product, please in the first instance contact the support provider using the number on this support page. It also has a straightforward opening mechanism (once you get used to the slide-and-push technique) that can easily be tackled by older siblings.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. The U-shaped frame simply squeezes against your walls, holding itself in place through pressure – although you do need to attach some wall cups to your wall using the sticky pads provided. Within these two categories, there are a few other features that can form part of the identity of a stair gate. When your baby starts exploring the world by himself, it's the right time to get a few safety gates. We work hard to provide honest and independent advice you can trust – brands can’t pay to be featured in our articles or to win a Mumsnet Best award.