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

 

Top 10 Ways to Baby Proof your Bathroom

There are numerous child safety hazards to protect against in your bathroom. Never leave a child alone in the bathroom or let them play there. Below is a list of top hazards to protect.

1. Lock your toilet. Kids often like to play or place toys in the toilet. A Toilet Lock will keep them away from potential unsanitary conditions as well as the drowning hazard.

2. Move medicine out of reach, or lock it up in a Medicine Safe. 

3. Supervise children while they bathe, never leave them unattended.

4. Make sure water temperature is safe for young kids. Set your water heater to 120 degrees or less to prevent scalding.  You can also use a bath tub thermometer to check.

5. Safeguard toiletries and cleaners in cabinets and drawers with Cabinet Safety Locks.

6. Prevent falls with bath mats and safety grips.

7. Cushion or shield the tub spout to prevent head bumps with a Tub Spout Cover.

8. Make sure there are no dangling cords from hair dryers or other plug-ins. Put away if necessary.

9. Do not place used razors or other dangerous items in a accessible waste basket.

10. Consider using a door top lock to keep the child out altogether.

 

New Soft and Wide Pressure Gate from Evenflo

Evenflo has redesigned their popular Soft and Wide Pressure Gate. It is made of made of a mesh material and adjusts from 38″ to a wide 60″ width.

Soft and Wide Pressure Gate

It is perfect for doorways, and hallways and can separate two rooms. Collapsible for easy carrying, and perfect for travel. Brown and Putty edging with off-white color mesh.

Great Links to Help Keep Your Kids Safe on Wheels and at Home

Below you’ll find a wonderful collection of sites to help you keep your child safe! As a mom you can never get enough information that can assist in making your job easier – especially when it comes to the well-being of your little one.

The links are:

• Bike and Wheeled Sports Safety Brochure
• Home Safety Guide
• How to Install your car seat correctly
• Home Safety Tip Sheet
• New resources for Home Safety
• Winter sports Safety Tips
• Baby Proofing…12 Tips for the First 12 Months
• Safety Video – safe sleep and car seats information

Best Wishes, from the staff at Kidsafe Inc.

 

Child Scalding Prevention

“A scald injury occurs when contact with hot liquid or steam damages one or more layers of skin”. And this kind of burn is very painful and can be life threatening for small children who are more vulnerable.

40% of all scald injuries are suffered by children aged 0-4.

In order to prevent scalding here are a few great tips:

• Set your water heater at 120 degrees for a medium setting.
• When filling the tub for a child use a thermometer to judge if it’s too hot.
• Run your hand under the water before allowing your child to get in the tub.
• Purchase a Faucet & Tap Protector that helps prevent bumps and bruises.
• Wear long oven mitts when handling hot food
• Turn all pot handles inward
• Use a Stove Guard to keep little ones from hot stove burners.

If you do burn your skin: Run cold water over it for 3 minutes or more. Don’t use butter or ice and call 911 if the burn looks really bad.

Be safe and be aware!

Thanks from the staff at Kidsafe

 

Fire Safety and Your Child

“According to “firesafety.gov more than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 20,000 are injured”.

The key to fire safety is to be prepared!

• Install a smoke detector ( and check it regularly – replace batteries when you set the clocks ahead or back)
• Make an escape plan
• Practice fire safety
• If you own a 2 story house, keep an escape ladder handy

Here are a few safety tips when it comes to Fire Safety:

1. Have a smoke alarm on every level of your home as well as in every bedroom
2. Be sure to follow the manufacturers instructions on how to install your new smoke detector
3. Never leave candles lit when you are not home
4. Never empty ashes from the BBQ or fireplace until they have sat for a day and are completely out.
5. Keep a fire extinguisher near the kitchen

Now go, be safe and know that you are doing everything you can to keep your little one safe!

Thanks from the staff at Kidsafe

Prevent Injury from Furniture Tip-overs

Between 2008 and 2010 there were 22,000 furniture tip-over injuries to children younger than 9 according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Furniture safety is not hard and it is not expensive.

A simple strap attached to the wall and the furniture will take care of tip-overs. An “Anti-Tip Furniture Strap” made by Kidco will do the trick and put your mind at ease when it comes to a large piece of furniture possibly spilling over onto your child.

For more ideas on furniture safety please go to “Home Furniture Safety”.

Thank you from the staff at Kidsafe