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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from East London on 6/24/2008
Put in place in minutes, which was so helpful given the dangers of the little one exploring! Very few fiddly bits which helped too
from buxton derbyshire on 6/11/2008
Very easy to fit. Had it installed in minutes. Easy to use my 6 year old can open it easily but my little crawler is safely kept from the stairs. Very sturdy, pressure fit indicators very useful. A bit tricky to open with one hand though.
These gates are easy to install (5 minutes or less) and are reassuringly sturdy. I've no worries at all that they'll do what they're supposed to. They're a tiny bit heavy but who cares. They still stow away easily enough and, although I don't need them to be, they're relatively portable in that they're easy to remove and install and lie flat for transport. I highly recommend them.
from Winchester on 5/19/2008
Well if i could put this up anyone can. My stairs are an odd width and the Bannister is too so i was dreading finding a stairgate to fit. Tried too get the Lindam pressure fit ones at Argos only to be told that they have been withdrawn for safety reasons. Got straight on the net for another company doing pressure fit ones and found the brilliant Kiddicare. I still had to use the wall cups but that only required me screwing in two screws. Simple sturdy and not too bulky.
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from South Wales on 5/14/2008
I bought 2 of these gates just under a week ago and i'm very pleased with them. I've put one at the top and one at the bottom of the stairs. I did find them a bit tricky to fit but i blame that on uneven walls in an old house rather than the design on the gate.
The doors were a bit stiff to open at first but were easier after a couple of days of use and i've now got the hang of opening them with one hand. They are very strong and sturdy (no chance of my little monkey opening the gate or pulling it away from the walls).
Overall i'm very pleased with them and would highly recommend them to all other parents hunting around for their first stair gate.
(mine also came with the extension, although it was stated that you had to buy seperately)
One final thought - the handle and hinge are in fact silver/grey where as i though they looked white on the pic.
from south wales on 5/10/2008
As good as you would expect for such an important item. The main stairgate pack DOES contain one extension kit to get you to 86cm.
from surrey on 4/19/2008
Product not yet used as extensions not included. Description describes extensions but does not state that you have to purchase separately. Reviews describe extensions being included despite this not being the case.
from Hayes, Middlesex on 4/17/2008
I had been looking on the market to get some pressure stair gates as the little one started finding the stairs a fascinating adventure :-)
Came across these ones and got them in.
Don't regret it at all - Very easy to put up as well as use!
Would highly recommend.
from London on 4/9/2008
This was my second attempt at safety gates (definately ensure you have measured properly!!)and I was not disappointed. As the extensions are included it is very flexible in terms of size and as you need no cups (unlike so many other pressure gates) no screws are needed at all.
from Watton Norfolk on 4/7/2008
The stairgate was easy to install, but the instructions I found unhelpful. It didn't take long to put together and is very sturdy and strong.
from Berkshire on 4/5/2008
Very quick to fit. Came with extensions included at a very good price - welcomed as we had 2 different openings to fit but only needed one extension, which other stores were charging another 10 pounds for!
from Burton on Trent on 4/4/2008
Includes Extension pieces for which others charge extra. Fitted within 2 minutes.Copes with wider range of openings than most basic gates. Definitely worth the extra few quid.
from Coatbridge on 4/3/2008
we have an open plan staircase and it has been really tricky to gate a stairgate wide enough for upstairs. This gate is perfect and Eva can now crawl around upstairs without me worrying as no amount of pulling will bring this gate down!
from Lodndon Docklands on 4/1/2008
Almost perfect. Slightly difficult to press the button and lift the door at the same time when you have a baby in your arm.
from warwickshire on 3/31/2008
I thought it was very good value, easy to set up and use. It is strong and will certainly do it's job.I have trouble opening and closing it one-handed but it is possible! [...]
from Essex on 3/30/2008
I installed it at the bottom of the stairs and it's really very easy to fit - took me about a half hour.
Recommended for children up to about 2 years.
from Sidcup on 3/27/2008
It was not obvious from the product description that you had to screw pads to the wall or door frame.
The threaded adjustable pieces are not fixed to the frame and can fall out as the frame is removed (We only look after our grandson occassionally and remove the gate when not in use)
from North West London on 3/22/2008
We have tried a few different safety gates and couldn't find one that would fit securely on our Victorian staircase. The staircase seemed to be an awkward width and the carved wooden balustrade doesn't have a flat surface at the right height for securing any gate. But this product not only included an extension but also a handy set of little circular flat cups that can be drilled into the balustrade to provide a secure anchor. Consequently this gate, I think number 4 of 4 that we tried, totally works. And it was very easy to install, it only took a few minutes. The pressure indicator is a nice touch, very reassuring. [...]
from London on 3/20/2008
The good thing about this gate is that it comes with extentions so you don't have to buy them as extras which saves a lot of money. It is sturdy and able to withstand violent toddler attacks!
from Bracknell, Berkshire on 3/18/2008
We have 2 of these gates and they are very easy to set up and use. The gate is sturdy and comes with the extensions which are easy to add on. Hard to fault this gate though when holding baby and operating it with one hand my wife says this can be tricky. Not noticed this myself! I prefer this type of gate as there is no drilling or faffing about and they can be moved and re-positioned easy enough. For functionality this scores very highly and also for build quality and finish. Highly recommended
from Leics. on 3/18/2008
We originally bought the silver/birch version,which has fallen to bits after a few months.(When you lift the gate,the wooden poles come out!!)
This is a much better construction and feels as though it will last a lot better!
from Cambs on 3/13/2008
This is a great stair gate. It's easy to use, my 4 and 5 year olds can open it with ease, but it's strong enough to keep my 1 year old from climbing the stairs - excellent!
from Bristol on 3/9/2008
Easy to add the extension bars (included) and fit (once I realised the pictures were at the back of the booklet). The colour indicators are extra reassuring and because the gate swings both ways its easy to use and go through.
from Bromley on 3/5/2008
Best thing about this is that you don't need any tools. Everything you need comes in box
from bristol on 3/4/2008
i choose this product as it included extension parts for larger stair areas.
they are smart looking
easy open access for adults, conceled to stop little children opening the gate
from Exeter on 3/1/2008
We use this at the top and bottom of our stairs to prevent falling from top to bottom, for the times they move faster than us.
It had good clear instructions on how to install and use. It definitely does the job. Why do they love stairs?
from Leeds on 3/1/2008
This stair gate is safe. That's what matters and a baby genius wouldn't work out how to get through it.
from Weymouth, Dorset on 2/28/2008
These gates are easy to fit without having to drill into walls or stairs. They can be slightly difficult to open when carrying a baby, having to push a button and lift the handle then lift the gate, but overall they are effective and strong. They are a plain and simple design blending in and I would recommend these gates.
from Birmingham on 2/26/2008
easy to install. excellent value for wider spaces as easy to add extensions included. pressure indicators give peace of mind that installed correctly. easy to open with one hand for an adult, but the 'push button and lift' mechanism means little ones can't do it!
from Lancashire on 2/19/2008
As a parent of 3 children plus dogs I have tried a variety of stairgates and found this the best. Despite my toddler's best efforts to pull it over she has not succeeded. The pressure indicator on the gate made fixing really easy and the included extension pieces were easy to install.
from Bedfordshire on 2/19/2008
Good coverage for wide stairs best I could find for width.
from Swindon on 2/17/2008
Easy to open, easy to fit and no need to screw fix to our bannisters.
from scotland on 2/16/2008
Perfect, just hard enough to open so toddlers cant but adults can open single handed. Strong and secure, wouldn't be fair to list weight as a disadvantage as they need to be solid or toddlers would soon break them.
from Birmingham on 2/14/2008
I use this gate for the stairs. It works very well, easily fitted and secure.
It is very good value for money as it can fit wide stairs as mine with no need of buying extra extensions!
from Derby on 2/14/2008
I was struggling to find a pressure fit gate that was going to fit our wide staircase as most don't go wide enough, however, this gate came with 2 extensions included in the price and is plently wide enough. It was easy to install and is easy to use. I like the fact that if you don't shut the door properly, it half closes itself and locks so that the little one still can't open it. The pressure indicator gives peace of mind that the gate is fitted correctly. This gate was so good, I bought 3 more! One for us and 2 for the grandparents house.
from Cambs on 1/29/2008
Easy to use, great to have a pressure indicator as we wouldn't have had it as secure if it didn't have one. Extensions included were very useful too.
from Stockton-on-Tees on 1/28/2008
this stair gate is such good value, the extentions are very useful for those with wider stairs. such good value i bought two!
from london on 1/28/2008
easy to install and visually obvious when needs to be adjusted.
only real downside is price; expensive compared to others bit unfair for those of us with narrow halls!
from East Sussex on 1/27/2008
good design
from Newcastle upon Tyne on 1/25/2008
I BOUGHT TWO STAIRGATES AND WAS ABLE TO FIT THEM BOTH IN DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS VERY EASILY. MAKING THE PRODUCT ADAPTABLE AND VERSATILE.
from Stevenage, Hertfordshire on 1/25/2008
I have bought 3 of these BabyDan gates now, 1 for the kitchen, babies bedroom & the bottom of the stairs! They are wonderful for keeping my 16 month old from climbing the stairs & in her bedroom whilst I manage to grab a few minutes to shower & get myself ready! I also have a 6 month old puppy who is into absolutley everything, especially my daughters toys, so I can lock her in the kitchen witout worrying about her too! Also I like to keep her out of the babies bedroom!
It was easy to install, not at all bulky so it doesn't scream at you as you enter the room & it's extremely sturdy!
from Littlehampton, West Sussex on 1/22/2008
Easy to remove after visits
from Cambridgeshire on 1/22/2008
We have two flights of stairs, so stair gates were an absolute necessity. These gates are good if you've got odd-sized stairs as you can add the extending bars to fit a wider space. I found them a bit fiddly to set up-but my partner didn't!! The latches on them are easy to use but it'll take a long time for a child to work them out!
from Bracknell on 1/21/2008
we have this at the top of our stairs and it does a good job. Unfortunately it doesn't cope with an excited 5 year old when they try to swing on the gate (but what would). In the plus side it still works, it just needs a bit of guiding now when we need to close it.
from reading on 1/16/2008
We bought this product for the bottom of the stairs. I selected it specifically because it comes with an extension set as we have a wide stair case. (nb. most other stair gates don't come with the extensions you have to order them separately - sometimes directly from the manufacturer). It was easy to install - no screws and does a brilliant job.
from Manchester on 1/13/2008
Excellent !!!!!!!!!!
from Newark Notts on 1/11/2008
The gates were good to setup and the extra extensions were definetly needed to make the gates secure. I have used them on the stairs and it did not take long to set all four gates up. The longest part of the job is to ensure that the pressure on the gates were optimal and this was easy to do since there are indicators that show you if the pressure is correct. This can also ensure that over time you can easily check the gates for the correct pressure. There is a spanner included with the kit and all the parts required for the extensions.
from London on 1/11/2008
Stair gates are pretty standard, but not if you have just over average doorways because you have to purchase extra extensions - often as a special order or from another provider. Not with this one it come with 2, hence the generous 93cm width.
Excellent pressure indicator which gives you piece of mind that it's properly fitted and makes the product easier to use. Friends have other models without indicator and have actually fitted them wrong through over tightening, making them a real 2 handed job - a pain with a babe in arms!
from Herys on 1/10/2008
Good sturdy design. Put through its paces as my sons favourite pastime is to try and pull it down from the stairs. They were also easy to install and good for an old house with uneven surfaces. This was because the gate could be adjusted from four corners. Also the gate still remains stable when open which is different from other models which become very slack when the gate is open
from Elstree, Herts on 1/10/2008
I would like the stair gate to stay open when not used but always slams shut!
from Peterborough on 1/8/2008
This gate is Easy to Build, it comes with two extensions so the configuration possibilities are maximised. Pressure indicator is a very useful feature - providing peace of mind. You need to lift the gate slightly to get it to close which sometimes feels a little bit awkward. But it seems very solid.