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Safety Gates for Top of Stairs
Asked by R.M. from Nashville
on July 25, 2007
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My husband and I are searching and searching for the right gate to install and to be homest I am overwhelmed at the different ones on the market. I have gone by what ...
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- I just bought and installed the Safety First Smart Light Gate. We really love it. It was easy to install and if opens and closes easy but hard enough that a child wi...
- Good luck - I'm anxious to read some of the suggestions since we have some of the same issues.
- Hi R.... Forego the gate and you'll be happy you saved your wall! We have never gated our steps at either house and have four kids. Will not gate for the new one, eit...
Productivity Tips with Toddler
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on August 2, 2009
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I probably should have asked this question long ago, when my daughter first started getting out of her safe area. Since I have no longer been able to barricade her in...
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- I do most of my housework while my younger 2 boys are napping. My oldest boy will usually rest and watch a movie or play quietly while I do what I need to. Or I sit ...
- You need to use naptime and bedtime and while Daddy is supervising....amd most importantly...some things may not get done and yo have to learn to let go just a bit! Th...
- I do as much as I possibly can with my toddler. It is amazing what they can do, and they LOVE working with me. The jobs go much slower, but we are gaining so much mo...
Baby Gate for Bottom of Stairs
Asked by K.H. from Denver
on February 12, 2007
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I am having a problem finding a baby gate for my stairs. The opening is 59' wide. The other problem I have is that I have square, iron rod banisters on the staircase...
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- Some friends of ours had this problem and they ended up getting a "pet-gate" at Petsmart or somewhere, for WAY LESS than the usual over-priced babygates. It's an adju...
- I ended up just putting gates near the stairs between two walls. My husband didn't want us drilling into the banisters. It has worked out pretty well.
- my suggestion would be to go to the one step ahead website, onestepahead.com they have a ton of different gates and things! Good luck, hope you find something!
Seeking a Good Baby Gate!
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on June 16, 2009
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My 7 month old is moving moving moving! I need something to pen her in. I think we need a gate. I think she would be pissed if I put her in a playpen. New gates are so...
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- Hi A., If you don't get a response you may be able to find what your looking for on Craig's list or in a consignment store such as Children's Orchard.
- I'm not selling...but here's something else to think on: Dog gates. :) They come in different heights (we used the one designed for great danes), are usually muc...
- Check out your local Children's Orchard or other local baby resale store. They sell gently used baby items. That's were I sold my play yard.
Which Baby Gate You Do like the Best??
Asked by K.B. from Minneapolis
on September 6, 2008
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We are in need of another baby gate for our hall way. We would like one that mounts to the wall as I don't care for the pressure mount ones. I have had a few differe...
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- I have the Evenflo gate and really like it. We have had it for about a year now and have had no problems. It's nice because it slides in half way so you don't even h...
- Our babysitter introduced us to the EvenFlo Simple Step baby gate and now we have two. It's nice because you only need one hand to open it and it swings both ways. Bou...
- We really love our Safety First Perfect Fit Gate. It can be pressure or hard mounted. If hard mounted, it just swings open when you pull on the handle. Also, it is ...
Free Standing Baby Gate Advice?
Asked by C.R. from Chicago
on July 26, 2009
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I need to buy a baby gate to go around a large bird cage and am hoping for some advice. Ideally we would like one that is free standing but am wondering if people hav...
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- I believe we're all talking about the same thing. Mine was called a superyard. I found one on craigslist.
- We use the hexagon plastic gate. You can take out pieces to make it smaller too. ITs about $50 at Babies R Us or you can try Walmart too. It also folds up when not ...
- Great grandparents had a hexagon-shaped playyard (free-standing gate). Can't remember the brand, but it's heavy duty plastic and you can surround something with it. ...
Need Baby Gate - Top Stairs - Wall on One Side & 5Inch Dry Wall Section on Other
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on July 25, 2009
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I am looking for recommendations for a top the stair gate that can be mounted (preferrably, without drilling into walls). The bannister ( if I may call it) is a dry w...
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- I had the same issue too- I didn't want to drill into the wall. But then when I thought about it, the tension-mounted gates could possibly just pop out of place if so...
- We have a Retract-A-Gate at the top of our stairs and LOVE it. Check out the website: www.retractagate.com It does have to be mounted to the wall, but it reoils ...
- N., Sounds like you should be able to use pressure mounted on both sides if its a drywall bannister. I have a regular wood banninster and wall on mine and I took a 1...
How to "House-proof the Baby"
Asked by V.B. from Los Angeles
on January 12, 2009
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Good evening Moms! I was wondering if any of you had tips on how to "house-proof the baby". I have gates up to block off rooms that he is not allowed into. I have ever...
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- If anything... try going to Craig's List in your area... and see if you can find something second hand for cheap, to store your tv. Craig's List has some real good ba...
- Babies r us sells tv guards for button pushing. Maybe just sit the TV on the floor until you can get a better entertainment center. You might be able to find a cheap...
- A gate around the TV is a great thing! I am sure if you look you can even find one at a thrift store or garage sale! I used one of those clear plastic 8x10 picture fra...
Baby Gate for Stairs
Asked by K.K. from St. Louis
on July 20, 2009
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Hi, I'm looking for a baby gate that will work well with stairs that have a banister on both sides. I've found tension-mounted gates for doorways, as well as some that...
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- Hi K., We chose the following gate because our bannisters were not symmetrical. http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=6552&cmSource=Search W...
- We have a great one made especially for stairs. It's white metal and has a stop so it doesn't open over the stairs. I think it is a safety first brand around $50 at ...
- We have the Kidco gates also (purchased from Babies R Us). They have been great! And you can easily take them down, when needed, and put them back up for the next gr...
Baby Gate Help
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on June 11, 2008
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I am moving my 3yr old sons room upstairs into the loft - the top of the stairs has no door. Putting a door in isn't an option as one of the walls in only a half wall...
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- Why do you want a gate,if he is able to open it? How about making a wooden half door? My sister in law did that at the top of their stairs leading to the basement.You ...
- Hi, I saw a gate on the BBRUS website (& I think in the store too) with a handle at the top. I imagine that would be pretty easy to open. I didn't pay much attention t...
- Do you think it is wise to put a 3-year-old in a room with a half wall? My first thought is this kid is going to climb up on the wall and fall right over. I would nev...
