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A child gate is a safety barrier designed to prevent children from falling down the stairs, going into rooms with possible hazards or getting close to heat sources like a wood burning stoves and fireplaces.

A child gate is usually the first thing that comes to mind when you are thinking about childproofing your home.

Before choosing a child safety gate there are a few things to consider: In the first place the location, where are you going to put the gate.

Second, what size should it be. Measure the opening where the gate will go.
And third, do you need an installation kit to install the baby gate?

If the gate is not installed in a wood framed door opening, you may have to create a mountable surface with a gate installation kit.

child gates Protect your baby by using safety gates

Safety gates come in many different sizes and materials. Don't choose gates that are made of plastic or cheap wood.

These materials may not hold and result in serious injuries. Look for a JPMA (Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association) seal to make sure you choose a safety gate that has been tested both during and after the manufacturing process.

Stair safety gates should be placed at the top and at the bottom of the stairs. This may seem too much but imagine your toddler crawling up the stairs during the day or getting up in the night and falling down the stairs.

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Nothing is too much when it concerns your baby's safety. Always check handles and releases. A safe baby gate should lock well and also open easily with one hand while you are holding your baby.

"What is the best baby safety gate for your child?"

Hardware Mounted Safety Gates

KidCo Safeway Gate is the most secure option for stairways, hallways and doorways. This hardware mounted metal gate is easy to open with just one hand and swings open in either direction.

Usually these gates need to be screwed in a solid surface like a doorframe or wall. The installation of child safety gates can be difficult since a one size fits all gate design does not exist.

For mounting it to a metal railing you will need a child gate Installation Kit

Pressure Mounted Safety Gates

pressure mounting Pressure mounted safety gates have cushion pads that press to the wall to get a proper, secure fit in your doorways. No screws are required that could possibly damage your wall.

First Years designed a Hands Free Gate where you simply press on the pedal with your toes and then bump the knee plate with your knee. This system makes it easy-to-open for an adult, but very difficult for a toddler.

The gate’s vertical bars prevent toddlers from climbing over and and there is not enough space for a toddlers head to get in between.

Beware they are not suitable for the top of the staircase .These gates may not hold the weight of your child if he leans to hard on it.

Extra wide baby gates

Sometimes it can be hard to find an extra wide gate to block off a larger opening .

The following two extra wide child gates are worth recommending.

Summer Infant Sure and Secure 6 Foot Metal Expansion Gate

This secure hardware mounted design is wide enough to block openings of 44'' to 72''( 106cm to 183cm). The stylish arched walk thru door can be opened with one hand. Because of the hardware mounted design it is also safe to be used at the top of the stairs.

extra wide baby gate

Regalo Extra Wide Widespan Gate

This metal walk-thru gate fits a variety of openings ranging from 29.5 inches to 58 inches.

No need to purchase extra extensions this gate includes a 4, 6, and 12 extension kits.

The gate is pressure mounted and quick and easy to install.

Travel Safety Gates

A Portable Travel Gate is an easily collapsible gate you can take with you when you travel or just to use when visiting the grandparents or a friend's house.

travel gate

The Evenflo Crosstown Soft Portable Travel Gate has quick fold collapsible sides and fits conveniently in a carry bag (is included). This pressure mounted gate is 27" tall and expands from 38" to 60" wide, fitting nearly every opening.

Retractable Baby Gates

Retractable gates or expanding gates.

These gates are a great solution for smaller spaces. The Lascal Kiddy Guard rolls out of the way when you don't need it. This retractable gate can be used in doorways 51" wide.

expandable gate

The North States Expandable Swing Gate is great way of protecting your child. This gate swings open in either direction even with the use of one hand.

It is an extra-wide child gate that fits openings of 24"- 60" wide and it comes with secure 4-point steel mounting hardware.

This well priced gate (only $39.99) is great value for money.

Fireplace Safety Gate

These child gates consist of several panels and are often used in front of a fireplace or around a christmas tree. This is a way to protect children from fireplaces ,wood burning stoves and barbeques.

The KidCo Hearth Gate consists of 5 interlocking sections. The walk through gate section opens in both directions with a simple one ( adult) hand release.

If you have a large fire place or the area you wish to block is wider than the standard size of 6 ft. you can buy aditional sections.

This gate is also the perfect solution for layouts that do not have mounting points straight across.

Home decor gates

All of these child gates come in many colors and designs so they can easily blend in Home decor oak wood gate your home decor.

Lets be honest many of the metal safety gates will suit their purpose but are aesthetically not very pleasing. For those who want to spend a bit more on a child gate made of wood check out the following designs.

The Home Decor Stair Baby Gate is beautifully crafted design in furniture quality wood to complement your decor.

As a parents you want the best for your child. That's why you should always choose gates made of high quality materials and a durable mounting systems.

Baby gate recall

The most recent baby safety gate recall was in March 25, 2010. Evenflo Recalled Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates, models 10502 and 10512 due to fall hazard.

Children fell through the child gate because slats were breaking and/or detaching from the gate. If you bought this product you can call Evenflo toll free (800) 233-5921 for more information between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.