Summer Banister and Stair, Top of Stairs Baby Gate with Dual Installation Kit, Honey Oak Wood Finish – 33” Tall, Fits Openings up to 32” to 48” Wide, Baby and Pet Gate for Doorways and Stairways

Product Information

We love the fact it can be used inside door frames or fitted to walls either side of the door and –thanks to its 180-degree mount – it can be installed at an angle giving it the stability of other screw-fit, metal gates in this list but the versatility of a material/mesh model. 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. We have 2 retract-a-gates to section off our house. We initially got them to keep our dogs in the main part of the house but they work great with the baby too." We sought out safety information and recommendations related to baby gates from Consumer Reports, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), and the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens a new window in Columbus, Ohio. All the safety gates on this list are certified by the JPMA and have met international voluntary safety standards related to safety and performance.

With so many variable factors, it can be tough to find the best Baby gate for stairs with Banister. That’s why we created this blog post to help you make that decision easier. Now, line up the latch mount on the holes you just marked. Using the included screws with your gate and the impact driver, screw the latch mount into the wood.

Contact

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. A carpenter will replace a banister for a reasonable price, dependant on the work involved and the size of the staircase. You're looking in the hundreds, rather than thousands. As with any interior design element though, there's a high end option if you have the budget. It is constructed with durable steel construction and is also PVC free. One side of it is anchored and serves as a pivot point while the other has an easy squeeze latch so that parents can open with minimal effort. Screw-fit stair gates, as the name suggests, require some drilling and screwing to securely attach them to the wall, staircase or door frame.

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: This KINGBO Baby Safety Gate is adjustable and fits openings that are 29.5-inch to 32-inches wide. It is made of high-quality metal material and pine wood from New Zealand. It can be used for the single banister to wall installation and banister to banister installation. Firstly, pressure-fit gates can shift and move around over time. If a child were to push on a gate at the top of a staircase and the gate moved or gave way, they could potentially fall down the stairs.CR. 2022. Consumer Reports. Safety Gate Buying Guide. https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/safety-gates/buying-guide/index.htm Opens a new window [Accessed February 2023] All stair gates fit one of two main categories: pressure-fit or screw-fit. Screw-fit (wall-mounted) stair gates

Infants can crawl up stairs soon after they crawl on flat ground, which usually happens by nine to 10 months, says developmental-behavioral pediatrician Susan Fielkow, M.D. Opens a new window from Children's Hospital New Orleans, and may try to walk up and down stairs soon after they can walk. Climbing or crawling up and down stairs is great for gross motor development and coordination, says Dr. Fielkow, but parents must supervise at all times: "Falls downstairs happen often and can be very serious, and even life-threatening," says Dr. Fielkow. The BabyDan Guard Me is the best stair gate to buy overall, but the retractable screen does have a bit of give to it, and it needs to be installed at least 9cm from the top of the staircase. You want the gate to be installed in as straight a line as possible. Some gates require that they be installed straight across. Our gate has some allowance for errors (another reason we love it), so we weren’t as concerned about getting the two mounts perfectly across from each other. Once we decided on placement, we made a mark with a pencil at the top of where the gate would be, on the wall first, and then on the bannister adaptor, so we knew where to install the mounts in the next steps. Step 3: Install Stationary Wall Mount

What type of safety gate is best for the top of the stairs?

These tend to be more stylish and less obtrusive than standard stair gates, which also makes them more expensive, but they particularly suit areas with restricted space. What’s the difference between screw-fit and pressure-fit stair gates? Once you can latch the gate, unlatch it, and mark the screw holes of the latch mount on the wood of the banister adaptor with a pencil. The baby gate fits all gaps these gates can be opened either way and operated with one hand. The robust screw fitting design is easily installed, but once in place makes a solid barrier. The gate panels measure 71cm, but these can be mounted at any desired distance from the floor, obviously ensuring your child cannot crawl underneath. The wider frame provides a more solid feel to the gate, ensures a quieter closing mechanism, and provides greater protection. The gates can additionally be used outdoors, however, it is recommended to remove the panels from the fittings for storage during prolonged periods of wet weather. Pressure-fit stair gates don’t require any drilling – or require fewer holes – because they rely on a vice-like handle that turns and elongates the rubber-mounted fittings on either side to create pressure between them and the door frame or staircase. What else do I need to know when buying a stair gate? It comes with a single banister installation kit. It is perfect for the wall to banister installation but, if you would like to mount it on two banisters, you can get an additional mounting kit here. 8. 2-in-1 Stairway and Hallway Extra Wide Safety Gate

This gate can open from both directions, but with the one-way stopper in place, you have complete control to limit it to only one direction. This is really important when you are using the gate to guard your staircase.It stands at 33-inches tall and fits areas that are 32-inches to 48-inches wide. Once installed the gate swings open on both ways. 3. KINGBO Baby Safety Gate And finally, remember that the use of a baby gate does not replace proper supervision of your baby. Gates can be a handy helper, but there’s nothing like an attentive parent to keep babies out of trouble. 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