Where Do I put Safety Gates?
The Second mistake is buying the wrong gate for your application.
What's vitally important is to only use child gates where
they are intended to be installed.
Stairways
ONLY hardware-mounted
gates should be used on stairways. The best type would
be swing type gates that the entire gate panel swings open,
leaving no mounting structures to step over.
   
Irregular
openings
If your need protection for an irregular opening like a step
down living room,
we suggest you use the Kidco
Configure. 
Panels can be added to extend the gate up to 24 feet.
Doorways
Pressure
gates work well between doorways and hallways, provided
there is solid wood construction. Stairs are usually place
next to hollow walls which, when under pressure, will create
a dent in the wall and rapidly loosen the pressure fit, creating
a dangerous situation. In addition, Stair posts (Newell posts)
have irregular surfaces, making a poor mounting condition
for a pressure gate.
Playpens - Playpens are good alternative
to childproofing an entire room provided they are used for
short periods of time (Academy of Pediatrics recommend children
be placed in playpen for periods not to exceed 20 minutes).
We only carry two types of playpens, PD10
Playpen by Kidco and the PD20
Playpen with pad by Kidco. These playpens are made
from tubular steel to provide maximum durability and safety.
The playpens are expandable by simply adding 24" extension
panels.
Still
confused?
If you need more help in selecting gates please refer to
our Baby Gate Selector
or our Gate Comparison
Chart.
When
is time to install safety gates?
When your baby starts to crawl, explore, or use a walker,
it's time to install safety gates wherever potential hazards
may be present around your home. At the top of stairs, at
the bottom of stairs, and in between rooms, safety gates act
as barricades that communicate which areas are off-limits
for your little scooter. Remember, when purchasing safety
gates for your home, there are several things to keep in mind:
types of gates, features, and safety.
Types of Safety
Gates
Pressure-Mounted Safety
Gates - Pressure mounted gates can be installed without
the use of specials tools and can be installed in just a few
minutes. Placed in the opening, adjustable feet can be expanded
to tighen against two solid wall surfaces to create a safe
installation. These baby gates are typically used between
rooms and hallways, but should not be used at the top or bottom
of stairs.
Hardware-Mounted Safety
Gates - This type of child safety gate is mounted
with screws mounted directly into a solid wall or wood post
(or used in conjunction with our mounting kits) to provide
the maximum strength and protection for you children. Top
of stair applications would used only Hardware Mounted gates
the have integral swing-stop mechanisms to prevent gates from
swings out over the stairwell. The gate should also have no
fix horizontal bar on the bottom that can cause a tripping
hazard. Check out these great stair gates for top of stair
applications - G20
Stairway Gate by Kidco or the Secure
Solutions Swing™ Gate by Evenflo.
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