Choosing a Baby Safety Gate

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Choosing a Baby Safety Gate
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• Baby safety gates prevent accidents from
  happening to babies and small children.
• The baby safety gates prevent access to areas
  that are off limits to babies and young children.
  
• The gates range in size as far as width but the
  height is usually about 25-30 inches tall.

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• This should be installed long before the baby
  becomes mobile in order to best prevent injuries
  by making sure adults are accustomed to their
  regular use.
• There are many types of safety gates available
  and most are geared for different situations and
  needs.

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• Easy to Install Pressure Mounted Baby Safety
  Gates
• Pressure mounted gates are the easiest gates to
  install because they are wedged between walls and
  dont require tools or hardware to be installed.
  However these gates should never be used at the
  top of stairs because a childs weight could
  cause the gate to topple.

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• Hardware Mounted Baby Safety Gates
• Hardware mounted gates are attached with screws
  to walls and banisters. They open and shut like
  traditional doors and are most convenient for
  areas that are heavily trafficked.

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• Hardware Mounted Walk Through Baby Safety Gates
• These gates are similar to the previous gates but
  a section of the gate is easily opened while the
  rest of the gate is stationary.

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• Pressure Mounted Walk Through Baby Safety Gates
• Pressure mounted walk through gates operate in
  much of the same way as hardware mounted walk
  through gates.

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• Using Baby Safety Gates Safely
• Select a JPMA or ASTM approved baby safety gates.
• Read the manufacturers instructions in order to
  ensure the gate is installed properly.
• Test the gates locking mechanism to be sure it
  works properly.

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• Always close the safety gate even when your baby
  is sleeping. Developing this habit for safety
  reasons ensures you never forget to do it.
• Use a mounting kit unless you are mounting the
  gate to a completely flat surface.
• Install the baby safety gate before the baby is
  mobile in order to get into closing the gate
  before it is needed.
• Consider how long the gate will need to be used
  and pick a gate that can last for that amount of
  time under constant use.

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• Remove the safety gate according to
  manufacturers instructions at the recommended
  age. Having a safety gate installed after a child
  can climb it provides opportunities for
  accidents.
• Never install a pressure mounted safety gate at
  the top of stairs.

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• Never use older style baby safety gates or baby
  safety gate hand me downs.
• Dont climb over baby safety gates. Babies will
  see this behavior and imitate it.
• Never use pet gates that have big mesh openings
  that can be easily climbed.
• Baby safety gates are not substitute baby
  sitters. Never leave your child unattended.

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• To find out where you can find a great baby
  safety gate for your home, visit
  http//thebabysafetygatestore.com