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When Did You STOP Using a Babygate on the Stairs?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on September 4, 2009
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Just wondering at what age you stopped needing to use a babygate with the stairs? We have stairs in my townhouse and my 11mo.old who is only crawling right now is sta...
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- My daughter is going to be three in only 4 months, and we are still using a gate at the top AND the bottom ofthe stairs. She can navigate the steps by herself, BUT ht...
- My kids had stairs mastered (crawling up and down) between 15-19months....before this time I would just watch them closely. For example, during the day I would always ...
- B., I'd say if these are stairs you use often, go for the pricier one - for the top of the stairs, you need a nice gate that actually screws into the wall - otherwise...
Gates
Asked by A.P. from Minneapolis
on November 3, 2007
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Where is a good place to find AFFORDABLE yet durrable baby gates?
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- We got ours on Ebay. We bought them new and they can be more affordable then buying them retail. Some offer free shipping too. I found more of a variety than in the...
- We got ours at Babys R Us. It's a Saftey 1st and we paid like $15. They had tons to choose from and others that were reasonable also.
- If you don't mind something used, I would try looking at Valu Thrift Store or Unique Thrift Stores. I have a daycare in my home & picked up the 4 gates I use from the...
Boys Won't Stay in Bed!!!
Asked by E.S. from Mansfield
on October 24, 2007
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Two of our sons (ages 3 1/2 and 2 yrs) still routinely get up several times every night and we find them on the couch by morning. We recently (two months ago)put them...
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- I have 4 children ranging in age from 9 years down to 10 months. I think with each child there was an age when they got out of the crib and into a toddler bed, there ...
- My response is really more a series questions. Are you putting your children down for long naps? Or, are they eating something sugary late in the afternoon? I guess...
- I think we have all been there at one point. I can't believe your kids have figured out how to take the gates down! I remember playing "musical beds" when my boys we...
Baby Gate Suggestions Needed!!
Asked by A.F. from Kansas City
on December 31, 2008
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I'm looking for advice/suggestions on the best baby gate to purchase. We live in a fairly new house with wide staircases and most of the "normal" baby gates aren't wi...
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- i ordered my gates from the One Step Ahead catalog they have a really good selection. I think they are online also.
- I found gates for a lot less in Pet stores. Yes not all pet gates work for children. Worth a look.
- I haven't used either, and honestly can't tell you the brand of ours, since it's been so long. But, we have a wider staircase and ran in to the same problems. We act...
Babyproofing Stairway
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on March 23, 2009
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Hi there! First time posting and wondering if anybody has any suggestions for a baby gate that will work at the top of my stairs. It is flanked on both sides by spin...
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- We boxed in our spindles with two 1x6s (stained to match) and bolted them together. Then attached the swing gate to the 1x6. We saw the kits, too, but they were pret...
- kidco makes a kit that you can use to attach to the staircase ...babies r us sells it http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2967825
- It depends on if you know someone who is very handy. We used the standard wooden gate that is really cheap. We then got 2x4's and foam to mount on each side of the s...
Help! I Have a Baby Gate Climber!
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on May 5, 2009
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Dear Moms,
Any suggestions on a good, "no-climb" baby gate??? We have even tried doubling two baby gates--and she still climbs (with no fear), which of course is ...
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- Hi J., I don't know how tall your baby is, but we have this gate: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2463324. it doesn't have any cross beams, so she ...
- My son and daughter-in-law put those door handle things on that prevent the 3 year old from being able to open the door. They keep the baby monitor on, of course, sin...
- Hi J.. I say just get rid of the baby gates altogether. I have the Dr. Ferber book too, and I think it suggests staying by the child's door and telling the child to s...
Childproofing
Asked by A.G. from Detroit
on November 23, 2008
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Advice needed for childproofing. We have not childproofed our home yet, our daughter will be 9 months old soon. We haven't done it yet 1) because we can't really affor...
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- Get down on the floor and crawl around to see what she could get into. Make sure you look in every where and behind stuff just incase she can get to it. Then you can g...
- First off, try Craig's List or garage sales for child-proofing stuff. You cannot afford NOT to do anything! If you can't afford to purchase a bunch of child-proofi...
- A., The number one thing is to get all poisons(cleaning supplies), medicine, and matches up out of reach. Keep in mind that toddlers can climb up on counters and the...
Seeking Advice on Baby Gates for Top and Bottom of Stairs
Asked by A.D. from Tuscaloosa
on February 5, 2009
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Hi Ladies, I am seeking advice on high quality, SAFE baby gates for the top and bottom of stairs. We are getting ready to move to a 2 story house (we currently live i...
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- I had exactly the same problem. I looked for a very long time to try and find the perfect gate. I looked at the gates that had swinging doors, but with these I was afr...
- I was just reading about baby proofing and they made a point of saying that top-of-the-stairs gates must be screwed into the wall, not just pressure-fitted/what-not. ...
- We got 2 of the Summer extra-tall gates and we love them. They are attractive, tall enough not to be easily climbed, and can be permanently mounted for stairs or temp...
Baby Gate for Top of Stairs???
Asked by K.J. from Minneapolis
on April 10, 2007
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I need to get a baby gate for the top of my stairs for our split level home. We have a 9.5 month old son who is just finding the stairs. I got 2 for gifts at showers...
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- We use a screw-mounted one from Kid Co and are very pleased with it! For the safety of your son, please get a screw-mounted gate for the top of the stairs (and not RE...
- K., I have a son also about 9 mo of age. I also live in a split level house. I was talking to my husband about wanting to get a gate because I knew that our son wou...
- We've had lots of luck with the Kidco gates. The one at the top of our stairs is their "swingway." It has options to expand the gate and models that work for angle ...
Baby Gates
Asked by S.M. from Phoenix
on October 6, 2008
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I need to buy two baby gates I need to block my baby out of the kitchen. I am looking to get some used ones. I have looked in Craig's list but cannot find anything tha...
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- I have 2 gates. One is metal/adjustable that screws on the wall (e.g. the type used for top of staircases but can be used for any area). The other is plastic with mesh...
- You might want to try freecycle.org or babycycle on yahoo groups. You can post a "wanted" ad or read what other people are giving away!
- post on freecycle on yahoo that you are looking for baby gates, you never know someone might have one or two to give away.
