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There is also a pressure indicator that gives visual assurance that the gate is installed correctly. Plus, this gate is made from sturdy, yet soft mesh making it a little more forgiving for little ones who may accidently trip or bump into the gate.

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Some pressure-fit gates can shift slightly over time, which may be worrisome if your child is in the habit of grabbing onto things, but our tester found that the Lindam Sure Shut Axis stayed firmly in place and didn’t wobble when pulled. In some houses (particularly older ones built before more stringent building control), the gaps between stair rods will be wide enough for a baby or toddler to fall through. It scored the highest in our product testing and has received many a glowing recommendation from the Mumsnet Talk forums.Parent tester Ruth loved this feature, saying she chose a BabyDan gate for that exact reason: "I didn't want the floor bar as a trip hazard, so I wanted a gate without that feature. Pressure-fix safety gates are not recommended for fitting against a bannister or stair post, rather than a solid wall. Screw-fit gates can be used in a variety of ways: at the top or bottom of a staircase, or in a doorway or other narrow opening. Parent tester Claire is also a fan of the Lindam safety gate and uses it at the bottom of her stairs (pictured above).

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If they are too big to squeeze through the bars, then you might want to consider a gate with a pet door.Never use more than one safety gate in an opening, especially one on top of the other, and only use widening extensions designed to fit your particular gate.

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This will mean drilling into your wall or post, but it will ensure your child can't push the gate out with force. They are less versatile than the barrier safety gates but are smaller being only a gate so are easier to take with you.Width and height: Will a standard size fit the space you're trying to fill or do you need a narrow or extra-wide option? Parent tester Emma uses the stair gate for that reason, "I love it because there's no bottom bar, meaning you don't trip or stub your toes," she says. You can also set the gate to either swing both ways or to only open one way- useful for the bottom on the stairs. We rigorously tested the best stair gates currently on the market to reveal the nine top stair gates to suit most families. However, there are several extensions available which, when used in various combinations, can extend the gate to fit gaps of up to 117cm.

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Unlike any of the other stair gates in our list, this chic style from Fred features a clear acrylic panel, allowing unrestricted visibility and a contemporary finish. Aside from the selling point of the flat step, this gate looks very similar to most standard stair gates, with the same easy-to-clean white bars as the Cuggl Wall Fix Safety Gate and the Lindam Sure Shut Axis, among others. While most stair gates average around 75cm in height, the YOOFOR retractable mesh gate reaches 85cm, making it more suitable for dogs or adventurous children who might try to jump over. The pressure fit mechanism on the stair gate makes it an ideal choice for travelling and can be used at home as well.

Parent tester Chloe uses this stair gate: "Due to having a dog who can jump the normal size gates, we really like this black tall one, especially as it matches our décor better too.