Can I have a baby safety gate tutorial?

pb_bride · May 2013

Although M isn't crawling yet, I need to baby proof our place so that we won't be caught off guard if he decides to do so.

I'm hoping to get some used ones on Craigslist, but there are so many different styles that my head is spinning.

We need at least 1 for top of the stairs. I understand it has to be hardware mounted. We probably will need one (down the road) for M's nursery doorway, so I can leave him in there without shutting the door at him.

For our living room, I may end up getting a all-around gate to create a play area instead of baby proofing it. we have an open concept condo (living/dining/kitchen all in one space) so it's quite difficult to baby proof the whole area.

Can you tell me which ones/brands you have, and do you like it? Do you have a preference for the locking/opening system?

Here are some of the gates offered on CL:

https://www.target.com/p/kidco-safeway/-/A-14015254#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton (this is for top of the stairs?)

https://www.target.com/p/summer-infant-sure-secure-extra-tall-walk-thru-gate/-/A-13970191#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton (this can be for top of the stairs, or doorway?)

https://www.cardinalgates.com/versagate.html (I'm thinking this one, with extensions, can be used for a play area in the corner of our living area?)

TIA!

TJ1979 · May 2013

I'm not much. However, we did have the first one at our old house for the dogs. I really liked having the walk-though ability, as opposed to the old baby gates that were all or nothing.

My B and SIL have this:

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/430785253560084344?q=baby gate stairs&client=firefox-a&hs=wNC&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.46340616,d.aWc&biw=1280&bih=934&sa=X&ei=ReuLUfCADZT54AOaioCwAQ&ved=0CIMBEOUNMAA

(Sorry, I'm challenged when it comes to clickies. I used to be able to do it, but have lost my touch.)

Which is great for small areas. But I had difficulty using it one-handed.

BabyKsMommy · May 2013

I have the first two gates. The top one I have at the top of my stairs. I like it. It's easy to open and close my son hasn't figured it out yet. But my friends two year old did figure it out. We aren't upstairs during the day that much so we rarely use it but I think it is a must for the top of the stairs.

The second one I have blocking the entry to my living room. It does come down occasionally and you can't open it one handed if its locked. There is a lever you can lift up and down to open and close but my son figure out how to do that at about 11 months so we have to make sure it's locked. I do like it and still use it. Another downside is that it has marked up my walls so make sure you have touch up paint for down the road.

I would purchase both again. I don't think there is one perfect gate for every situation so just make sure it will work for your situation. I purchased mine from amazon, they had the best price.

mdiblasi10 · May 2013

Get the walk-through gates and fences!!!!! I fell on Monday over the baby fence and really hurt myself. I am clumsy anyways, but that is my biggest piece of advice Smile

We have this baby fence that we use where we need, and we just bought the extra panels in which one has a gate: https://www.amazon.com/North-States-Superyard-Play-Panel/dp/B00020L78M/

We also have this baby gate: https://www.amazon.com/Dreambaby-Extra-Swing-Close-Extensions/dp/B000EI8L0O

kaf7 · May 2013

We've been using the safety 1st lift and lock gates for the last year to keep our puppy in the kitchen when needed and are very happy with them. My only comment is that I find it tough to fully unlock it with one hand when carrying LO but that may not be an issue for your purposes.

amandaleigh1 · May 2013

I don't have stairs to gate so I am not much help there, but I did buy a simple gate for DSs doorway: it is the safety first bamboo gate like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001PYQWXY/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1368134169sr=83pi=SL75

It works and looks nice. I really haven't used it yet even thiugh DS is super mobile and into everything. I pretty much keep DS occupied while I am in the kitchen by giving him a cabinet to explore. I also just try to keep him out of other places or rooms I don't want him in by closing those doors and locking off limits cabinets.

IBackBevo · May 2013

I don't have any suggestions, but thanks for posting this...especially the third link. I am needing something for a large area and I think that or something similar might work. At least I know something like that exists.

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