Munchkin Lindam Stair Gate, Sure Shut Axis Toddler & Baby Gate, Stair Gate Pressure Fit Baby or Dog Gate, Baby Safety Gate for Stairs & Doorways, Easy Install No-Screws Child Gate, 76-82cm, White

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Ideally, you want your stair gate to be at least 75cm (30 inches) in height. Extra-tall models are available, and range in sizes from 1m (39 inches) and beyond. Where to buy a stair gate If you use your home traditionally (i.e upstairs for sleeping, downstairs for everything else), and your child does not use the upstairs area of your home, then you could probably get away with having a baby gate at the bottom of your stairs. In some homes, it is prudent to use a baby gate at the entrance to their room, ensuring if they wake up, they cannot get out of their room and access the stairs or bathroom areas. 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

Best stair gates: at a glance

An opening mechanism that can be operated with one hand, so that you can safely use the gate while carrying a baby or toddler 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. 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.

Safety and stability: Did the gate shift once installed? Were there any sharp corners or edges? Were there any small gaps that might trap a child’s fingers? Is the gate well made?It also features a one handed opening and closing latch, that is easily opened with one hand by adults, using a lift and pull motion to unlatch the gate. The gate itself alos opens both ways, which is extremely handy especioally if you are carrying items or even carrying your child. Peace of mind: You can’t can’t always watch your children every second of the day – it’s almost impossible. Using a stair gate helps provide you with peace of mind, safe in the knowledge that they can’t access stairs unsupervised. In October 2018, we discovered three stair gates that failed the fatigue test, and called for them to be removed from sale. First up then, is quality and cost. This baby stair gate is made of steel, and feels well made and sturdy. Install it correctly, and it’s not going to come loose and potentially fall on you or your child.