{"id":2856,"date":"2023-04-06T05:35:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T05:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/?p=2856"},"modified":"2023-04-06T05:35:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T05:35:43","slug":"baby-gates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/baby-gates\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Gates: The UNBEATABLE baby proofing tool for stairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It can be surprisingly difficult to locate the perfect baby gate for stairs in your house. This is largely due to every house being different and don\u2019t get me started on those houses that aren\u2019t quite up to code (shhhh!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because I get bombarded with questions each week from parents trying to track down the best baby gate for a particular area of their house I decided to make the ultimate guide to help 99.9% of you choose your ideal baby gate. Okay, so what is it you are trying to baby proof?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click the links below the pictures to jump directly to the right section for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison Table<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Two things you need to do before buying a baby gate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Before you rush out and buy any old baby gate there are two very important things you need to take into consideration and they both involve measuring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What distance does your baby gate need to cover?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you will need to do is measure the area you are going to section off with a baby gate. Be as accurate as possible as there is nothing worse than taking a baby gate home only to find it is to short to perform its purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n

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2. How tall is your baby?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

While you are measuring your home, quickly measure your baby too. When choosing a baby gate it should be at least three-quarters of your little one\u2019s height. Even the most adventurous of babies should be unable to pull himself over a baby gate of this height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be mindful that once your baby grows taller than 36 inches or heavier than 30 pounds, you should no longer be relying on a safety gate to restrain him. This height and weight is usually reached around the two year old mark. If your baby is large for his age, do not worry. There are extra tall baby gates available to ensure the safety of your little one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pressure mounted baby gates<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pressure mounted baby gates are the most commonly available baby gates. They work similar to a tension shower curtain rod and are held in place by pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sounds super easy to install!<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You are correct, the main appeal of pressure-mounted baby gates is the ease in which they can be set up. You could even move them from one location to another at a moment's notice if needed. Many parents and senior parents<\/a> complain that their pressure-mounted baby gate kept falling over. It is crucial that you carefully follow the installation instructions in order for the baby gate to work effectively.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n