Hauck Baby Gate for Doors and Stairs Open N Stop, Child Stair Gate for Widths 75 to 80 cm, Stair Gate Pressure Fit - No Screws, One-Handed Opening to Both Sides, Metal, White

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This comes in slightly more expensive than the winner above, but does come in more variation size wise, with 5 different size variations going from 76cm to 117cm through the use of extensions. On the bottom of my stairs, I used the Nanny Guards. This prevented a lot of the paint rubbing, because the pressure from the pressure pads was dispersed over a slightly larger area. All it required was a gentle rub down with a cloth and some warm water to get rid of some small scuff marks (probably from the installation). The gate opens easily in either direction with just one hand - which can be a great help if you're carrying your little one - plus, there are no bars or foot plates to trip over. 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. This is an excellent baby stair gate, at an affordable price, and is the winner of the best UK stair gates with no screws for the stairs.

This baby stair gate is suitable for both top and bottom of the stairs, as well as doorways. It comes in 3 size options, of 75cm-80cm, 84cm-89cm and 96cm-101cm, which will suit most stairs in an average home with an average staircase. It stands at 77cm tall, which is great for all babies and most toddlers up to the age of around 3 years old. There were no safety issues with this screw-fit Baby Dan stair gate, which is available in beechwood as well as metal.

The pressure points on this baby stair gate are padded round pads, which will prevent walls getting damaged and requires no drilling. However, if you want to go a step further, extra wall protection is available by using the Wall Nanny System, with gives greater protection for walls and skirting boards. Pressure mounted gates tend to have a step over bar, which should only be used on door frames or on the bottom of the stairs. Never install them at the top, as they may pose a trip hazard. Having small babies, toddlers and children in your home can be a challenging and often daunting experience, especially for new parents. There’s a lot to think about, like child safety in the kitchen, and generally making your home the safest it can possibly be by making some small changes. A child could pass through the opening and fall down the stairs, and means the product doesn't comply with the relevant European standard EN 1930.

The aim of Which? stair gate testing is to highlight potential issues and encourage manufacturers to take another look at their product and ensure it's the best and safest it can be. Stair gates are widely available from high street retailers like Argos and John Lewis, both of which will deliver to your door. This handle is squeeze and lift, which is different to the one above but just as easy. The gate also benefits from opening either side. ONCE your baby is on the move, they will be off exploring at every opportunity and it becomes more of a challenge to keep them safe.

This is another excellent choice of no screw baby gate for stairs or doorways, at a decent price, with lots of size variation, and additional extensions you can buy to ensure it fits even in the widest door frame or stairway. Overall, using a stair gate is an important safety measure to protect young children from the dangers of stairs, while also providing peace of mind for you as a parent. Summary 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. 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.