gates..

carawasa · May 2014

does anyone have recommendations for baby gates? We have tons of stairs so we want one that screws into the wall. Thanks

blondolphn · May 2014

I was looking into getting some for the top of our stairs, and someone mentioned that it is actually more dangerous to have them at the top of the stairs. I haven't decided what I want to do yet. Need to talk with DH on this one, what are your thoughts fellow bumpies?

#bumpiesknoweverything

blondolphn · May 2014

I think because if they climb up the gate an dover or something like that? It was weird.

I'd put some up at the bottom so she can't go up during the day.

blondolphn · May 2014

my guess is don't use the tension ones at the top cause it can fall down with enough force.

Now I'm trying to think who told me about the gate.

[Deleted User] · May 2014

We got this one at our baby shower...we haven't installed it yet but seems very sturdy and tall, we do need it for the top of the stairs and it came with hardware so hopefully it secures into the wall...we live in a condo and the living space is on the second floor, so it's a must...if it doesn't work once we try installing it we'll use it for the kitchen and get a different gate for the stairs...I'm not looking forward to baby proofing!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0038OLMXE/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1400290238&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Jenball717 · May 2014

@Snowboarderbritt‌ I have one like that at the top of my stairs and I really like it, easy to use. I have a door at the bottom of my stairs so I'll be using that instead of another gate.

calibr8te · May 2014

We have a Safety 1st Deluxe Wood Stair gate installed off the living room right now and so far I am really liking it. It is nice and sturdy. Some houses have no choice but to install them at the top of stairs. My four story house has a serious stairwell and it has to be blocked off.

A friend told me that going up has to be blocked off too but my house would be all gates if I did that, so I am just going with blocking the downward path on all floors.

catycate · May 2014

Tension gates are a no no for stairs. We are moving Into a split level and the way the stairs are set up, at least one gate has to go on top. I plan on doing a lot of stair practice with dd- I hate gates and want them down the second she can navigate them.

ballygirl · May 2014

My girls are getting locked in their playroom when they start moving! I'm getting mini panic attacks thinking about keeping track of 2 toddlers and all the baby proofing we have to do!

carawasa · May 2014

@TaterTat3‌ that's a nice one! I like it a lot! Can you buy it at BRU?

I def need gates for the tops of the stairs and probably one for the bottom! If I don't put anything there I'm pretty sure she'll hurt herself.. This is hard!

megs1409 · May 2014

We are thinking of "making" a few of our required gates by cutting a normal door in half and mounting the bottom portion as you would a normal full size door and just adding a latch.

ETA: there are tons of pictures of this on Pinterest, I just can't seem to copy one of the pictures this morning to share!!

carawasa · May 2014

@megs1409 that's a pretty great idea!!
@ElleStaxx‌ we originally registered for those for the same reason!! Lol do you like them?

calibr8te · May 2014

Here is a pic if the summer infant one I have- same price as @ellestaxx gate.

[Deleted User] · May 2014

carawasa said:
@TaterTat3‌ that's a nice one! I like it a lot! Can you buy it at BRU?

I def need gates for the tops of the stairs and probably one for the bottom! If I don't put anything there I'm pretty sure she'll hurt herself.. This is hard!

Not sure about BRU but looks like they have it in Petco!! Lol

https://m.petco.com/product/121932/North-States-Extra-Tall-Easy-Close-Pet-Gate-in-Bronze.aspx

[Deleted User] · May 2014

Omg just saw the price...not sure why they're charging double...dogs are more valuable than babies apparently!

jennlin · May 2014

ElleStaxx said:
We have these. I love them because they match the decor in my house

I had this one and I don't like it bc I'm a fatty and the opening is too small to walk through holding a laptop, lunch bag, and pump bag after work.

carawasa · May 2014

Oooooh good point @jennlin‌

jennlin · May 2014

@carawasa‌ I guess it depends on location of stairs/gate. My old house with dd was a split level so I needed to go through the gate with all my stuff. The house I live in now I wouldn't need to go through with all my stuff so it should work out.

@ellestaxx please tell my MIL I'm not fat. Thanks.

LC122 · May 2014

So, somebody made it sound like they were only doing top-of-stairs gates to prevent falls. (And yes, don't use tension-mounted gates on stairs.)
You have to consider that as babies start crawling up stairs, they may not initially be able to get back down safely.

Or, save your money and keep an eye on your kid.

blondolphn · May 2014

Remember children are not dogs....

jennlin · May 2014

ElleStaxx said:

jennlin said:
@carawasa‌ I guess it depends on location of stairs/gate. My old house with dd was a split level so I needed to go through the gate with all my stuff. The house I live in now I wouldn't need to go through with all my stuff so it should work out.

@ellestaxx please tell my MIL I'm not fat. Thanks.
Did I miss a story?? Mil said you are fat? And she is still breathing??

Yep, on a regular basis. I don't really share it cause #itscultural anyway. I'm huuuuuuge for an Asian girl, so it's not just mil that points it out. My parents' friends do too.

carawasa · May 2014

LC122 said:

So, somebody made it sound like they were only doing top-of-stairs gates to prevent falls. (And yes, don't use tension-mounted gates on stairs.) You have to consider that as babies start crawling up stairs, they may not initially be able to get back down safely. Or, save your money and keep an eye on your kid.

ElleStaxx said:
So, somebody made it sound like they were only doing top-of-stairs gates to prevent falls. (And yes, don't use tension-mounted gates on stairs.) You have to consider that as babies start crawling up stairs, they may not initially be able to get back down safely. Or, save your money and keep an eye on your kid.
Nah. I leave my kid alone and unattended and poison him with formula. (Bad morals). #sorryihadto #iwontsayanythingelse

you were doing SO good up until that last smart ass statement. if your mission is to be a total douche-bag, you have accomplished it.

kelle017 · May 2014

We have this one (the steps to the basement are to the right). It's a munchkin brand. It was given to us so I don't know cost. The only concern is that it doesn't auto latch every time and it could be easy to trip over (gap at bottom) but otherwise it's good.

LC122 · May 2014

@carawasa‌, you're talking to @ElleStaxx‌, correct?

LC122 · May 2014

Careful @ElleStaxx‌ there are new TOU you should read.

stephl3055 · May 2014

I need some help from the gate pros. This is our front staircase. There is no wall to attach a gate to, so how do I put one at the bottom? Are there gates that can attach to the spindles on both sides?

jennlin · May 2014

steph 13055 said:

I need some help from the gate pros. This is our front staircase. There is no wall to attach a gate to, so how do I put one at the bottom? Are there gates that can attach to the spindles on both sides?

i don't know if there's a proper way, but my cousin has 2x4's zip tied to the spindles and they drill into the 2x4. it's at the bottom of the stairs, so it's safe enough...at the top of the stairs i don't know.

LC122 · May 2014

I have also heard of the zip-tied 2x4's. You have to get them very tightly secured.

CateOfChicago · May 2014

We had a baby proofer come in. He recommended a gate not at the top of the stairs but at the of the hall a few feet before the stairs. At the bottom he recommended a pull mesh gate.

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