How to choose the right Safety Gate and some Tips

How to choose the right safety gate?

Some Features To consider

• One-hand release allows you to open and lock a gate with one hand especially when you are carrying a baby (and that is sure to be often)
• Dual-direction swinging allows you to open the safety gate in either direction (non-stair applications only)
• Expandable safety gates can fit doorways and openings of different sizes
• See-through safety gates allow you full vision of baby
• Installation kits help in mounting safety gates on various surfaces
• Extension kits allow gates to expand to fit openings larger than standard-size doorways and windows
• Safety gates come in various materials that complement any décor--wooden, plastic-coated steel, and soft mesh

Must know Safety Tips

• DO NOT install pressure-mounted safety gates at the top of stairways, as they cannot withstand as much pressure as wall-mounted safety gates
• DO NOT purchase baby safety gates constructed with wide mesh screens patterns larger than 1 square inch.
• DO NOT purchase accordian - style child safety gates as they pose finger pinching hazards as well as a climbing ladder in the closed position
• Discontinue using safety gates when your child is 36 inches tall or is 2 years old. A safety gate should never be less than three quarters of your child's height
• Always install pressure gates with the lock release on the opposite side you are protecting

• Follow installation instructions and anchor the safety gate firmly in the doorway or stairway
• Always close the safety gate behind you when leaving the room and never leave your child unsupervised
• DO NOT use older models of safety gates that are not certified for safety. They are more prone to be hazardous