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Stair gates are designed to protect children and in particular stop toddlers from falling down the stairs. One of the most sold child safety products, stair gates often come in standard sizes to fit the most common stairway sizes.
Difficulties arise when your home does not fit these standard' criteria as many parents do not know the options available to them when it comes to stair gates. For stairs that are simply wider than average you can extend a traditional stair gate by using stair gate extensions. It is not possible to extend pressure fitted stair gates however you can usually extend most screw fitted stair gates.
Stair gate extensions are usually sections in the same style as the stair gate that are fitted and one or either side of your stair gate to allow it to fit the required gap. The first step when it comes to deciding which stair gate to choose is to establish the size of your stairway, or the measurement between the two points to which your stair gate will attach to be precise.
Once you have got your measurements you can enter these into the finder on the Safetots website which will display only the stair gates with extensions available to fit your required space. A stair gate to fit a large gap needn't cost a fortune and contrary to popular belief can be brought off of the shelf rather than custom made. Safetots stock the widest range of stair gates on the internet at some of the lowest prices.
For stairs that are an unconventional shape such as spiral stair cases you can get different styles of stair gates to keep your children safe. One of the best options when it comes to unique spaces are stair gates that resemble play pens, these unique space stair gates can be placed around a spiral staircase without permanent fixing. Stair gates in this style can also double as play pens and are easily moved into other areas of the house and garden when needed. A unique space stair gate also needn't cost the earth, with high quality products costing as little as XXX.
As it can be difficult to fine the right stair gate, Safetots offer both an online help service and a telephone service. If you cannot find the type of stair gate that you are looking for or are unsure which stair gate to choose, you can contact a child safety specialist who will be more than happy to help you.
