Features To Look For

• One-hand release allows you to open and lock a gate with one hand. This is great for times when you are carrying a baby (and that is sure to be often).
• Dual-direction swinging allows you to open the safety gate in either direction (non-stair applications only).
• Expandable safety gates can fit doorways and openings of different sizes.
• See-through safety gates allow you full vision of baby.
• Installation kits help in mounting safety gates on various surfaces.
• Extension kits allow gates to expand to fit openings larger than standard-size doorways and windows.
• Safety gates come in various materials that complement any décor--wooden, plastic-coated steel, and soft mesh.

Safety Tips

• Do not install pressure-mounted safety gates at the top of stairways, as they cannot withstand as much pressure as wall-mounted safety gates.
• Do not purchase baby safety gates constructed with wide mesh screens patterns larger than 1 square inch.
• Do not purchase accordian - style child safety gates as they pose finger pinching hazards as well as a climbing ladder in the closed position.
• Discontinue using safety gates when your child is 36 inches tall or is 2 years old. A safety gate should never be less than three quarters of your child's height.
• Always install pressure gates with the lock release on the opposite side you are protecting.
• Follow installation instructions and anchor the safety gate firmly in the doorway or stairway.
• Always close the safety gate behind you when leaving the room and never leave your child unsupervised.
• Do not use older models of safety gates that are not certified for safety. They are more prone to be hazardous.