Very educational experience. Learned a lot about child-proofing a home. Job was done in a timely manner and it looks great.
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Choosing the Best and Safest Baby Stair Gate in Houston
Overview
Location & Position
Mounting Types
Swing or Retractable
Locking System
Materials
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When the time comes to baby proof your home, it’s important to find the right baby gate for the job. Because stairs can be built in a variety of fashions, there is no one-size fits all approach to stairs protection. Fortunately, baby gates range in size between extra wide and extra tall, and there are creative solutions available for making sure your stairs stay off-limits. We’re here to help you find the right gate to guard your stairs and ensure your infant or toddler’s safety. From approaches used to baby proof open stairs to weighing the pros and cons of permanent vs. pressure-mounted, we’ll walk you through each available option to guide you to the right buying decision.
Indoor or Outdoor
Baby gates are designed for either indoor or outdoor use, and in most cases are not interchangeable. Indoor stair fences or barriers are built to withstand different conditions from outdoor gates that are meant to protect your child from porch or patio stairs. Outdoor gates are suited to keep a wandering tike from grills or other dangerous installations in addition to stairs and unsafe parts of the yard. Meanwhile, indoor gates have a wider range of purchase options to better match indoor decor. Finding the right gate for each situation is an important step to proper child proofing.
Top or Bottom of Stairs
Choosing to place a gate at the top or bottom of the stairs depends on a number of factors. For example, placing a gate at the top of indoor and outdoor stairs is a popular option to prevent children from taking a tumble. However, because babies are naturally curious, if they have access to climbing a staircase indoors, odds are your little adventurer will give it a try. To prevent them coming back down the stairs the hard way, have a gate at the bottom of your indoor stairs installed.
Banister Baby Gates
In some cases, closing access to stairway steps is not enough. Banister baby gates (or actually fences) attach to a staircase’s railing for situations in which a child may try to crawl between the rails or climb over a banister.
Corner Stair Gates
For stairs that are situated in corners or consist of unique dimensions, corner stair gates can fit signature stair designs. Corner stair gates function well in situations where stairs are situated around non-parallel banisters or walls. With both temporary and semi-permanent installment options, corner stair gates are a functional solution for a range of staircases.
Angle-Mount Stair Gates
An angle-mount stair gate is a great option for when secure structures are not perfectly parallel to each other. Whether for the top or bottom of a staircase, this barrier option can be installed at an angle to section off a dangerous area for your infant or toddler.
Banister vs Wall-Mounted
Architecture trends vary, and each situation is best suited for different types of gates. Banister mounted stair gates are designed for banister to banister and banister to wall situations. Meanwhile, if you need a baby gate for stairs flanked by walls, a wall-mounted type of stair blocker is a good fit. It is important to recognize that each danger area for your child most likely won’t be solved by the exact same gate and mounting type. For example, expecting a baby gate for stairs with banisters to transfer over to a wall to banister situation may not work. While the options may feel overwhelming, narrowing down which mounting type is needed is an either-or question professionals are happy to help you decide on.
Permanent vs Pressure-Mounted
When choosing which type of gate will work for your stairs, consider the pros and cons of permanent and pressure-mounted gates.
Permanent gates consist of banister- or wall-mounted, securely installed barriers that are a good match for locations at the top of the stairs. These types also work well with uneven surfaces and areas of your home that see substantial foot traffic, seeing as these hardware-mounted gates are unable to be easily knocked down.
Pressure-mounted models allow for easier installation without drilling walls or banisters. However, while installing this type it’s important to be careful, as the mounts can scratch the surface of the walls or banisters, or even make a hole in the wall if it’s fragile enough. For this type of gates there are special wall-protecting kits available on the market.
Either type is normally suitable for two walls, two banisters, or for a banister with a wall.
With Door
Swing doors are a go-to solution for security and accessibility when moving up and down stairs. As a walk-through baby gate, this style has hinges and a latch that locks and unlocks the gate’s door. While a gate that comes with a swing door is often considered the most convenient and reliable option, it also runs the risk of catching clothing or pinching fingers.
Retractable
Collapsible, retractable gates are constructed with soft fabric mesh that can range between see-through and opaque. Flexible retractable gates can be closed by pulling the mesh out of its container, where the cloth is rolled up and stored, and hooking the gate opposite of the doorway. Some models are more convenient to open as opposed to traditional kid gates, and users like them particularly for being almost unnoticeable: when a retractable gate is open, it takes very little space, being basically a thin plastic tube attached to your wall.
Being able to open the gate, especially when you have your hands full with your little one, is a major aspect of whether or not a gate is a good fit for you and your household. While you need to easily open the gate, a gate that is easily maneuvered by a child is hardly a functional barrier. Regular latches provide a go-to solution, and hands-free foot pedals are great for when you have no hands to spare. Retractable gates are convenient, but may catch fingers or toes when compressed. Self-locking systems require little effort, but may break budgets. Each locking system comes with advantages and downsides. To find the best fit, consider your household’s needs.
Baby gates come in many shapes and sizes, in addition to being constructed from a range of materials. Metal, wood, plastic, and other materials are used with specific circumstances in mind. For a see-through gate, a baby gate made of clear plastic is a solid option. Metal I-shaped gates also provide visibility, and mesh retractable gates usually trend towards more opaque. Outdoor gates are conditioned to last under changing weather conditions, while indoor gates may be designed to match more with current trends. No matter the gate’s construction, gate builders have the safety and security of your infant and toddler in mind.
With the expansive range of interior baby gates to choose from, you rarely have to decide between function and aesthetic. Gates vary in design, color, and construction to match almost any interior decor. While the typical black and white options are available, gates also can come in wrought iron style, match colorful children’s rooms, and act as decorative and secure additions to your home. Childproofing professionals such as our company also offers custom gates for specific needs.
While selecting a kid safety gate for childproofing your stairway, you need to make sure the product is reliable and convenient to use.
Here is a list of a few most popular and tested child safety gates manufacturers, preferred by American families: Dreambaby, Summer Infant, Evenflo, KidCo, The First Years, North States, Safety First, Regalo Baby, Cardinal Gates, Fisher Price, Baby Dan, and Gerry.
Very nice staff! Very efficient.
Very pleased with their products and their professional service. The retractable baby gates on our stairs and our "grandma" cabinet locks are perfect for visiting grand kids but not a hassle for everybody.
Great People and products. Thank you so much for creating a safe environment for kids at our home.
Rick and Evan are awesome. Thank you for helping us make our house safe!
Rick, your crew came into my house today to child proof it. The first thing they asked was do we need to take off our shoes, or are you ok with booty covers? WOW! No one has ever made shoes an issue. As a new mom I never thought about shoes on the floor, thank you for that information as well as all the other information you gave us in the home evaluation. The best thing is my home is child proofed, and I feel good about it. There were a few things I knew to take care of but my husband and I had no clue how to. You have helped us so much. At first I thought this was going to be too much money and we could not afford to have it all done. Well you proved me wrong on that, it was very affordable and well worth it. In fact I have two new friends with babies and I would like to purchase a gift card for them. How would I go about doing that? Thank you so much for everything!
Dear Rick,I am very pleased we met at the Moms Expo. You and your crew came into my house and did everything you said you would, and more. (Thank you for fixing that cabinet door, its been broke since we moved in). Your company standards are very high, and very professional. Now I know why everyone I talk to has used you. All I can say is thank you for making our home and pool safe. My husband is so happy that it was done by someone that knows what they are doing. I have given your name out many times and will continue to.
Thank you for making our home safe. It was great working with you and your company. Our installers are very professional and courteous, and even stopped and helped me carry in my groceries. I was referred to your company by a very picky friend of mine and I know if she used you, you must be the best. Thank you for all your help. I am sending my mother-in-law’s number to get her home done also.
Rick,Just thought I would drop a note here. When my wife called Precious Baby Protectors to see about an in home evaluation I was against this. My wife told me what she had done and I told her I can do it myself, do not even have them come. Well she had your company come out without me knowing, I was on a business trip for nine days. I guess she felt comfortable with the owner Rick and his staff. When I got back into town my house was child safe. At first I was upset, because I thought I could do it. Then I realized how great this was, its done and I don’t have to spend time trying to do this. There were so many things I never would have thought about that Precious Baby took care of. I am so impressed that I have referred your company to many of my friends. In fact we are all at the mall last Sunday and I was talking to another dad. I told him about your company and how I was so thrilled. He said “Chuck they are coming over on Monday; my sister used them 9 years ago.” All I could say was, Wow good for you! If you ever want to take your company national please look me up, I will be your first investor.
Description of Work: Installed 4 baby gates and baby fence to go across the living room and kitchen.Comments: They did a great job. They brought all of their own materials. They were quick on the installation. They did a very professional job and made it look great.
Rick and his team are extremely professional and knowledgeable. They evaluated my house, inside and out, and made recommendations to keep my 3 toddlers safe. They also told me what we did not need, so I felt they were most concerned with safety, and not just focused on selling me unnecessary things. They have proprietary products that you can't get anywhere else that are better, safer, and easier to use. I highly recommend them.
Precious baby did a great job installing our gates. They were punctual and explained the process. I like that they used a higher grade hardware to install the gates and made everything look clean and professionally installed in my brand new home. They made several suggestions that we didn't end up installing just yet but we plan to bring them back in for phase two. Thanks Precious Baby - these new gates are a game changer for all of these stairs.
Rick was responsive and a great communicator. He told me which of the stuff we had already done was correctly installed or with a modification could be used somewhere else. I appreciated those money saving tips. We have a three story townhouse so stairs we're my concern and their construction did cause for a creative solution which Rick made happen. Everything has been easy to use and we haven't had any issues since the install over one month ago. Appreciate everything he does and can't recommend him enough!
Rick and his install guy did a great job. They were very responsive and worked with me on the design of the fencing. It was just installed and looks and functions great! Would recommend.
Excellent experience. Service setup in less than a week and top notch. Well detailed invoice and great communication. Excellent binder with examples of work and options. Walked through how to secure each lock and explained the invoice in detail. Pleasure to work with.
Rick and Evan are awesome. Thank you for helping us make our house safe!
Very happy with the quality installation and service we received from Rick and his crew for our baby gates. Would recommend this company to anyone out there looking for baby gates that will last - all metal gates look great next to the wrought iron stairway.
Rick and his staff did a wonderful job making our home safe. They installed multiple gates and endless other safety equipment to make the house safe for our little one! Wonderful to work with and we highly recommend their company!
I just happened to see this reply by Inga and wanted to tell you about my 5 star experience. I truthfully don't believe this person. This company has done excellent work and all my friends and neighbors rave about them! This company is #1 in my book!We had our gates originally installed 5 years ago and this company has been nothing but wonderful. We had our whole house baby proofed, and a poolfence. Last year we took the gates down as our daughter was 5 1/2....little Joey came along unexpectedly and is now starting to walk....Rick and Robert were back last week to re-install my gates and they were wonderful. These guys are so honest, do excellent work and I would never trust anyone else to do our install. It bother me that people would have the nerve to lie!
We are extremely happy with the service and our child proof rails. The customer service was amazing, our house looks amazing. We had all the second floor done. We had open walls that you could look down to the first floor and our kids had been climbing to look over. Now with the rails, we have peace of mind and most important our kids are safe. The Second floor looks great because the rails go with the decor. Thank you again, Precious Baby Protectors !!
Rick and his crew are amazing! Highly recommended to all families babies, toddlers, and pets!! They also do pool safety nets and fences! You must protect your family, call them!
We were displaced by the storm. I sent in an email asking for help at our rental house. Rick called me and explained how they work. We made an appointment for the next day at 1. At 1 I get a knock on the door. (Thank god they did not ring the doorbell). Robert and Gage showed up as I was told. We went over everything that I wanted. They installed it all and went over every item with me. Great, peace of mind is here. Robert and I went over the invoice, they discounted everything due to us being displaced by the storm. We are so happy, and all of this will be moved into our home when we rebuild. So professional and went way above to help my family out. Great caring people 3/-0
So happy with their work and customer service!!! Would highly recommend them!! Not only do my baby gates look nice I also finally have peace of mind that my precious one will be safe!! Thank you!!!
Timely, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. Highly recommended. Thank you to Rick for all of your patience with our questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How to baby proof stair railings?
To properly child proof your banister, install a baby safety fence along the stair railings to keep your infant or toddler from making their way between the rails or maneuvering themselves over the banister. You also have the option of a custom baby proof banister.
How to baby proof stairs?
Knowing how to baby proof stairs correctly ensures that your installed gate is a safety measure instead of a safety hazard. To baby proof your stairs thoroughly, install gates at the top and bottom of your stairs to close access to your stairway from both levels. If your stairway has a banister, a part of which is still accessible despite the installed baby gate, you will also want to babyproof it with a special bannister fence.
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