BabyDan No Trip, Covers openings between 72-78.5 cm/28.4-30.9 inches, Basic Stair Gate/Baby Gate/Safety Gate, Metal, White, Made in Denmark - (Pet Gate/Dog gate)

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Screw-fit stair gates are mounted onto your walls, screwing into your wall or bannister. The major advantage of this style is that the gate is secure and won’t move around once it’s installed, but the screws will cause minor damage to your walls that will need filling when the gate is removed. 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. Pressure-fit stair gates Firstly, pressure-fit gates can shift and move around over time. If a child were to push on a gate at the top of a staircase and the gate moved or gave way, they could potentially fall down the stairs. Pressure-fit stair gates are ideal for use in rented accommodation as installation requires absolutely no drilling. This type of stair gate comprises a U-shaped metal frame, which squeezes against your wall or bannister, holding the gate in place through pressure alone. It often requires a small cup to be applied to your wall with an adhesive, which the bolts of the gate then sit in.

In their research into ' Can The Home Ever Be Safe?', the publication looked at the need to improve safety in the built environment of homes and gardens.

Some stair gates also come with a small door inset into the gate, to let a smaller pet through while keeping large people and dogs out.

Retractable gates are suitable for children up to 24 months and feature a roller-blind like mechanism. We spoke to Selina Russell, from safety products brand Fred UK, about the importance of stair gates; who said: "Stairways, kitchens, bathrooms, fire hearths to name but a few, are areas of the home that pose potential risks for older babies finding their feet and confident toddlers on the move. Although a pressure fit gate can be moved around different areas of the home, this is not advisable if the gates are going to be used daily. Over a period, by installing and uninstalling a gate, it may become less stable. If a pressure fit gate was to be used in a grandparent’s home for example, with visiting grandchildren coming once a week, then putting up the stair gate in preparation for the visit and removing afterwards would be perfectly safe. Ensure that the gate opens towards the landing, not outwards towards the stairs, or you could fall forward while opening it.We've split our recommendations into the different types of stair gate you can buy, so you can find one that's best suited for your house and needs. text": "Very simply pressure fit stair gates do not require the need to drill screws into the walls to install. To install a pressure fit stair gate, the user will insert pressure fit spindles into the four holes at the top and bottom, left and right of the gate. Typically the spindle will be threaded through a handwheel. Once the user twists the handwheel, the thread inside the stair gate will catch on to the spindle, and the pressure fit pad will be pushed outwards away from the gate until it applies sufficient pressures against the surface it is being installed against. It is recommended to try to keep the amount of pressure applied even against each of the four points.

There is a wide choice of stair gates to choose from, each available in a range of sizes, finishes, and fittings. Safety gates are available in metal, wood, and mesh and can be pressure fitted, screw fitted, or retractable. While pressure-fit gates can be used at the bottom of a staircase, or in a doorway or other narrow openings, they’re not suitable for the top of a staircase, as the bottom bar of the frame can pose a trip hazard. text": "There is a wide choice of stair gates to choose from, each available in a range of sizes, finishes, and fittings. Safety gates are available in metal, wood, and mesh and can be pressure fitted, screw fitted, or retractable.To pass our testing, the stair gates we review must meet the requirements of the relevant safety standard. This ensures that they're sturdy, and can withstand the shakes and rattles of a determined child.