my daughter is nearly crawling and i need to baby proof my flat can you suggest stuff that i need to buy i have a safety gate and thats it.
thanks
The list is huge!
Try here: http://www.babyandpregnancy.co.uk/BabyProofHome.html
We were given a gate, but it requires several holes in the wall on each side (we would prefer to be able to easily move it to another doorway) and cannot go on our baseboards. I am looking for a gate online right now, but it is hard to tell which ones might work. Does anyone know of a good drop-in type gate that allows you to do a different width on the plungers for the bottom (baseboards) vs. the top? I don’t want to leave a four inch gap at the bottom for my daughter to get her legs stuck in. I would prefer if it were available through Target, as I have a giftcard, but any suggestions would be welcome.
We have this one:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2265784
and although the packaging said it was ideal for uneven surfaces (i.e. baseboards), it doesn’t fit well. But, I do like it in other areas of the home – especially since it doesn’t have any horizontal bars for our little climber to gain leverage on. It expands quite a bit.
Something like this would probably work better:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3212010
We have one similar to it. It’s pressure mounted, so no holes in the walls or woodwork. All four corners are individually adjustable, so I would imagine it would work well for uneven surfaces. I installed ours myself – it was super easy. This is not a gate that’s intended to be taken out frequently and moved elsewhere – which is why it has the walk-through door. I LOVE ours, can’t say enough good things about it. And again, a big reason I chose a gate like this with all vertical bars was because our daughter is a mini Houdini! Gates like these don’t promote climbing.
ETA: I found the exact one we own:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3372599
But, for a very wide opening, you’d need to purchase another extension for it.
Sorry, I also realized the link I posted to the second product was wrong. I fixed it.
Good luck!
Dream Baby Hallway Swing Closed Security Gate with 2 Extensions – Black. This sturdy, wide gate is great for hallways and large openings. Features include auto-close and a double lock that can be easily opened (by adults) with one hand. This gate is pressure mounted, but does come with mounting cups and hardware for top of stairway mounting.
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Kidco G22 Angle Mount Safety Gate # White Rated #1 for use at the top of a stairway , by a leading consumer report organization. This Safeway has Angle-Mount hardware that allows the gate to be installed in any position, including angled banisters and walls. Features include: one hand, adult operated walk though gate; Angle-Mount hardware system; Quick release hardware for easy gate removal; and durable steel construction. It stands 31″ high making it great for children and pets. Basic gate fits openings 28″ – 42″.
