Baby safety Gates

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This article is about baby safety gates. It is very important to be aware of safety as toddlers can get themselves into mischief very easily. Toddler proofing your home means you won't have to be constantly saying "no" to your little one. Check out the toddler safety page for more toddler safety tips.

There are many types of stair gate available to choose from. I would advice you to find the gate that is easiest to use. The gates with openers are the easiest and prevent a gate being taken off and not replaced. You can purchase gates that an adult can open with their foot, meaning that hands are kept free.

Stairs

We like this KidCo G20 Black Safeway Wall Mount Top of the Stair Gate This stair gate is ideal for the top or bottom of your stairs. It opens in either direction with one hand. You will need two people to install this gate. It an be installed at an angle. If you have uneven walls as we do this stair gate is ideal

These Extra Tall Swing Closed Security Gate - Black will be ideal for tall toddlers or climbers.

The KidCo Configure Gate is designed so that you can place it in any position you need, yet still be anchored to the wall.

This gate can be used to to block the downstairs portion of a staircase, to surround your TV's or to portion off areas of a room.

If the gate is not big enough you can always purchase 8-inch extensions or 24-inch extensions to get the the length you need.

Hearthgate

KidCo Hearth Gate is ideal for your fireplace, for wood burning stove and barbeques. It is strong, easily set up and can be configured so the opening is where you would like it. The gate is easily operated with one hand by an adult. There are five interlocking sections and extensions can be bought to increase it's size

Doorways

This The First Years Hands Free Gate hands free gate is ideal for doorways. You use your foot to push on the peddle to open the gate. It is pressure mounted as well so you won't need to drill any holes.

Style

If you want style then try Home Decor Stair Baby GateColors: Dark Oak this comes in light or dark oak. Or this Summer Infant Stylish n' Secure Extra Tall Wood and Metal Walk Through Gatethis is pressure mounted and is easily opened with one hand.

Play Yard

This North States Superyard XT Gate Play Yard may be ideal to keep your young toddler (under 2) contained safely whilst you busy yourself with housework.

Try not to be put off by price. your baby safety gate will be one of the most important safety item you will buy. Make sure your stair gate is strong and that your little one will not be able to get their heads through the slats.

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