Look beyond the beauty of the crystal clear professional grade Acrylic, and you’ll see a world-class baby gate that meets the toughest European Safety Standards as well as the US and Canadian Standards. This safety gate is a true pressure-fitting stair gate that does not require any tools to fit it and can be installed without wall cups, unlike other pressure-fitting gates.

This premium stair gate is the most expensive on our list, but as well as being stylish it comes with additional safety features. Read the manufacturer's instructions: It might be tempting to dive into the assembly, but following the manufacturer's instructions is essential to make sure you fit the stair gate safely. Selina is a well-known, respected member of the nursery industry and sits on the board of the Baby Products Association (BPA), the voice of the baby and nursery products industry in the UK. Stair bannisters, particularly in older houses can shift slightly and the gate may then need adjusting. The aim of this alliance is to raise the level of child safety in the home through education and improved home safety products.The only downside with most of these are the sizes don’t always fit narrow old fashioned doorways in victorian houses. The instructions may also specify how far from a stairwell the manufacturer recommends installing the gate.

Another tick is the one-handed opening – something you don't always see with less expensive stair gates. These types of gates also provide the option to take the gate with you when you travel away from home. Once I had the supports in, it was just a matter of popping the gate into the Fast-Mount hinge and adjusting the width of the gate. Stair gates stop children from getting where they're not supposed to, and are a must-have if you have a multilevel house or even just areas you'd like to keep your child away from.The Screw Fit Clear-View Stair Gate is made from the highest possible quality materials throughout, the crystal-clear professional grade acrylic is a barrier of brilliance. One of these is Fred, loved by parents worldwide for its elegant and unobtrusive clear-view safety gates, produced without ever compromising on safety. Suitable for hallways, doorways and staircases, it has an adjustable width of 75-145 cm-perfect for different sized openings. A: The safety standards committee is a panel of Industry experts and they consider the risk of slipping under a stairgate to be entrapment of limbs carrying a low risk of injury. You can also read our blog on how to choose the right baby gate for your home, if you need some inspiration!