Baby safety gate mounting kit options

Installing a child safety gate or pet gate is not always easy, especially at the top of the stairs. Each house can have different mounting conditions  that can affect installation such as  hollow walls, banister posts, baseboards, baluster spindles, and more. Fortunately there are gate mounting kits available that can make it much easier to get your safety gates installed properly. Below are the merits of each available gate kit.

KidCo K100 Gate Mounting Kit:

The KidCo K100 Gate Mounting Kit is helpful for many mounting conditions and can save several trips to the lumber yard. This kit includes the materials and fasteners necessary to install the gate on wood banister’s, hollow walls, walls with baseboards, or wrought iron railings. The included strip of wood allows for gate hardware to be installed onto it instead of wood banisters or wrought iron railings.

KidCo K100 Gate Mounting Kit

KidCo K12 Hole Free Post Gate Kit:

The KidCo K12 Gate Mounting Kit doesn’t require drilling into staircase banister post woodwork for the installation of your safety gate. Simply attach top and bottom clamps to your post and then attach the included wood strip to the clamps. You can then attach your safety gate onto the wood strip. It works on both round and square posts.

KidCo K12 Gate Mounting Kit

Baluster Mount Safety Gate Installation Kit:

The GM6 Baluster Mount Safety Gate Installation Kit gives you the ability to mount a child safety gate between two small wood or metal balusters (spindles). It’s an ideal solution if you are installing a baby gate where you can’t attach your safety gate to a newel post or wall. Each kit comes with a wood attachment, top & bottom clamps and all hardware needed.

Baluster Mount Safety Gate Installation Kit

 

New product: Kid Kusion Stove Knob Lok

Kid Kusion recently added item number 2403 the Stove Knob Lok.  It fits behind the existing stove control knobs and prevents children from turning on the stove.  Adults can slide the child-proof dial when they want to operate the knob. Works at most gas and electric stoves. No tools needed for installation. Prevents stove top accidents.

Stove Knob Lok

Home Child Proofing Checklist

Here is a comprehensive list for Child Proofing your Home : Child Proofing Checklist

 

New Safety Gate at KidSafe

KidSafe is happy to introduce the “Retractable KiddyGuard Avant Baby Gate”.  This gate has a height of 32” and expands to 51” wide. I t can be used between rooms at doorways or at stairs, and meets all European and U.S. Safety Standards.

This elegant new design is almost invisible when not in use. The sturdy polyester black mesh easily retracts into the metal housing on one side, and locks in place in both the open or closed position.

Some of the highlights of this new gate are that it has manual or automatic operation, is almost invisible when closed, and there is no threshold to trip over.

Avant Gate

Child Safety Gate Video

I found a good video on Child Safety Gates from Consumer Reports.  Here is the Link.

 

Pressure Gate Wall Saver

The Pressure Gate Wall Saver is a new accessory for most pressurized baby safety gates.  It is a round 4″ diameter disc which goes between the gate pressure pad and the wall.  It increases the wall area under pressure making it less likely to damage the wall.  It’s rubber backing makes it harder to dislodge.  It’s thickness can sometimes also eliminate the need for a gate extension, and helps compensate for a baseboard at the bottom of a gate.  It is made by small safety manufacturer and is not widely available.  We have a two pack for $9.75.

 

New KidSafe Arrival: Light Switch Guard

We now have in stock the new Child Proof  Light Switch Guard .  We sold a similar product years ago from Safety 1st which was discontinued.  We have had a lot inquiries over the years for a solution to keep kids from turning on/off light switches.

It is a clear square tube made of sturdy acrylic and attaches with two clear adhesive pads. It easily blends in and becomes almost invisible. Adults can reach in from the top or bottom with a finger to operate the switch, but children’s fingers are too short.

Childproofing the Home: FREE DVD

Get a FREE DVD titled “Childproofing The Home” at www.childproofingthehome.com . The DVD shows the potential hazards around the home and discusses childproofing in the living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, nursery, garage, deck, and more.

New Baby Gate: KidCo Pinnacle Gateway G180

The KidCo Pinnacle Gateway G180 is the only hands free, auto close, pressure mounted gate on the market. It is also attractive with an arched top. It operates with a foot pedal freeing you hands, and has magnets near the latch that help pull it closed. It also has a locking indicator. KidSafe now has them in stock.

Window Blind Safety

I came across a cute video from the Window Covering Safety Council.  It features ‘Super Baby’ who discusses window safety in a fun way. Link

Also, here is a link to the window safety products available on the market.