Do you need special baby gate for stairs?

Gates are particularly important if you have stairs in your house. In children under 2, falls from stairs are a leading cause of emergency department visits. It’s ideal to install safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs, but the top is the most critical spot.

Can you put a stair gate at top of stairs?

You can mount a safety gate at the top of the staircase, which will keep your child away from the stairs and prevent fall accidents. The child will then only be able to descend the stairs with an adult. We would recommend using a wall mounted safety gate at the top of a staircase for optimal safety.

What age should you stop using stair gates?

2 years old
EU guidelines say you should stop using stair gates when your child is 2 years old. They may be able to climb over or dislodge the gate at that age and injure themselves. Remove the gates sooner if your child is able to climb over them. When a child is old enough, show them how to slowly and safely clim b the stairs.

What age should you stop using a stair gate?

Are retractable stair gates safe for top of stairs?

There is a danger that a child could lean on a pressure-fit stair gate and cause it to come loose or fall. It’s also not advised to use the retracting mesh/concertina gates at the tops of stairs due to their material being more flimsy and their connections less secure.

Can you use tension baby gates on stairs?

Although it’s not ideal to put permanent holes into your home, hardware-mounted gates are the most secure, making them a good choice for places like the top of your stairs and other precarious spots throughout your home. Pressure-mounted baby gates: These gates are like tension rods and don’t require any screwing in.

What is the best gate for the top of the stairs?

For tops of stairs gates, experts strongly recommend that parents go with hardware-mounted baby gates. Simply put, those are the most secure because they’re screwed into place, even though they do leave holes in your walls.

How do I keep my toddler from climbing over the gate?

First things first. As soon as you bring the baby gate home and install it you will have to teach your child politely on his/her level that the gate is not meant to be climbed and he needs to be away from it at all times. Be very clear and humble so that your child listens to you carefully and understands you.