Important: This gate is not supposed to be used at the top of the stairs.
This gate allows us to leave the door to our living (play) room open while preventing our baby from exiting. The gate was easy to install and the mechanisms works well. Our 3-year-old cannot open (yet) either. Although it doesn't require screws, it has these sticky pads which it instructs you to stick to the wall. We live in a rented house, thus I just stuck the pad to the plastic side and left the paper on the side that contact the wall. By tightening the screws (with the included little spanner), the gate is a snug fit in the door and no one has escaped yet. The door can also still close with the gate intact
I wouldn't trust it at the top of the stairs and neither do the manufacturers. There are multiple pictures everywhere that warn not to use at the top of the stairs. It's too bad because the gate works well and it would be very useful if it could be reliably used at the top of the stairs. It can be used at the bottom of the stairs safely.
I also thought when I bought it that we could use one gate and move it around. For this gate, that would be quite annoying because you'd have to get the spanner out each time. Thus, we have decided to leave in place and order another gate if we need it elsewhere. Or perhaps find another model that is more easily transported.
Also, I bought these "wall protectors" to use with the gate. However, they are enormous and cannot be used in the door frame. Hopefully the thin foam pads will protect the door frame from the pressure of the plastic and metal parts.
| Target species | Human |
|---|---|
| Unit count | 1 Piece |
| Age range (description) | Baby |
| Closure type | Spring |
| Manufacturer | Lindam |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05019090444293 |
| Safety warning | WARNING - Read the instructions before installation as incorrect installation can be dangerous. WARNING - This safety barrier must not be fitted across windows. WARNING - Never use without wall cups. WARNING - This safety barrier must not be fitted across windows or at the top of the stairs as per the instructions. |
| Model Number | 011447 |
| Product Dimensions | 74.3 x 3.8 x 79.8 cm; 5.38 kg |
| Item model number | 011447 |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Material composition | Cotton |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Style | Porte Gate |
| Batteries required | No |
| Is portable | No |
| Item Weight | 5.38 kg |
