Munchkin Lindam Stair Gate, Extending Wooden Toddler & Baby Gate, Extendable Stair Gate Pressure Fit Baby or Dog Gate, Baby Safety Gate for Stairs & Doorways, No Bar Child Gate, 63.5-106cm, Wood

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The flat step makes this pressure-fit stair gate a good alternative to screw-fit stair gates if you're not able to drill into walls. 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.

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Type: Screw-fit | Width: 55 – 89cm, with additional extensions available to fit up to 113.5cm What we love 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. The bottom bar of the frame can pose a trip hazard, so pressure-fit gates are generally not suitable for use at the top of a staircase. But, all pressure-fit gates can be used at the bottom of a staircase, or in a doorway or other narrow opening. The Fred Clear-View is made from an acrylic panel, which creates the see-through window. This means that you could use the gate to segment off your child’s play area in your home and still be able to see them playing through the gate. Extending stair gates: These can be adjusted to fit a range of doorway widths without the need for any additional extension pieces

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Firstly, pressure-fit gates can shift and move around over time. 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. Both, if possible. Stair gates should be used to close off dangerous spaces. It’s best to use screw-fit stair gates at the top of the stairs where possible. Are pressure-fit stair gates safe? Gates at the top of a staircase should always open towards the landing, not out across the staircase

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Type: Pressure-fit | Width: 76 – 82cm, with additional extensions available to fit up to 117cm What we love 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. Is it better to put a stair gate at the top or the bottom of the stairs?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.” (Stair gate design recommended by Mumsnetter, SnuggyBuggy) Our verdict Within these two categories, there are a few other features that can form part of the identity of a stair gate. For example: Babies don’t always know their own limitations and are often more than happy to attempt stairs on their own, with no idea of the potential consequences. If your baby likes to explore, then a stair gate will be a childproofing necessity. 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. We have a Cuggl extending one as we have a larger than usual gap between the wall and last banister of the stairs (the only place to attach it). It's also an unequal shape (think like a vase) and it's worked perfectly." (Vetted by Mumsnetter SnowdropFox) Our verdict Screw-fit (wall-mounted) stair gates screw into your wall or bannister. This has the major advantage of ensuring the gate is secure and won’t move around once it’s installed, but the screws will cause minor damage to your walls. 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.