Parents should provide the baby the safest possible environment in which to grow and explore. One of the most important items of child safety gear is a safety gate to block stairways and other areas of the home that could pose a danger. Baby safety gates are considered by many parents to be one of the essential purchases when a new baby enters the home. It’s important to make all preparations necessary to provide a safe atmosphere for babies and toddlers.
Baby gates are more advanced than ever before, and companies design them to serve different needs. Nowadays baby safety gates are much more user friendly. Do you need a baby gate for the top of your stairway, or do you need a baby gate with a door that swings open? Would you prefer a specific brand instead of type of baby gate?
For the first few months of baby’s life, the safety gates will be irrelevant. However, they should be installed before the fourth month of age. In most cases, the time when a baby becomes mobile is sooner than we often expect and can happen quite suddenly. The baby safety gates should remain in place until the toddler can safely walk up and down the stairs or can obey instructions not to enter a kitchen or dangerous area.
What to look for when buying one:
- Can you swing it open? If you decide to go with a pressure-mounted gate, consider investing in one that swings open. They’re more expensive than traditional pressure-mounted gates, but you can pass through the gated area with the flip of a switch.
- Is the gate the right size? Consider where you’ll be placing the gate. If you’re concerned that your baby might reach over and grab something that’s off-limits, make sure you invest in a taller model. And, of course, bring measurements to make sure the gate will fit properly in the space you have in mind.
There are many brands for baby safety gates here in Malaysia, such as Lindam, Safety 1st, DreamBaby, My Dear, and Little Bean. Below are some of the baby safety gates (also check out the baby safety gates that are on sale during Year End Sale):
LINDAM Sure Shut Axis Gate
Easy to fit baby stair gate with one handed opening. This safety barrier is pressure mounted and easy to assemble for essential safety around the home for baby.
Features :
* Fits standard widths of 75cm - 82cm, and can be extended to a maximum width of 138cm
* Easy to assemble without tools
* One handed operation
* 2-Way opening
* Centre opening
* Pressure mounted
Price: RM259.90
Now: RM181.90 (During Year End Sale)
Little Bean: Swing Closed Safety Gate
Features :
* Swing Close and locked automatically
* Fits opening of size from 74cm to 87cm and can be extended to a maximum of 143cm.
* Both ways opening
* One-hand operation
* Pressure Mounted
* 90 degree stop mechanism - Door Can keep open in 90 degree if desired
* Complied with EN 1930:2000 + A1: 2005
Price: RM199.90
Dream Baby: Hallway Gate
This security gate is suitable for wide doorways, stairs and hallways of width from 97 - 108cm (38 - 42.5 inches). It can be extended up to 162cm (63.5 inches) using combination of optional extensions of 9cm (3.5 inches), 18cm (7 inches) and/or 27cm (10.5 inches).
Features :
* Fits openings from 97 - 108cm (38 - 42.5 inches)
* Extendable up to 162cm (63.5 inches)
* One-handed operation for adults
* Gate swings closed automatically
Price: RM359.90
MY DEAR Auto-Close Safety Gate 03201
This safety gate comes with 2 extension panels.
It can fitted opening of size from 890mm to 970mm. With extension panels, it can be extended up to 1130mm.
Features :
* Non-climbing design
* Double locking
* One-hand operation
* Auto-close mechanisim
* Can be swinged in both directions
Suitable for children up to 24 months.
Price: RM229.90
MY DEAR Auto-Close Safety Gate 03204
This safety gate comes with 2 extension panels.
It can fitted opening of size from 890mm to 970mm. With extension panels, it can be extended up to 1130mm.
Features :
* Double locking
* One-hand operation
* Auto-close mechanisim
* Can be swinged in both directions
Suitable for children up to 24 months.
Price: RM229.90
Lindam: Soft Sided Playpen
The new Lindam Soft Sided Play Pen has five panels and an integral safety gate that features an easy to use squeeze handle for one-handed opening and closing. The panels can be arranged to form a playpen, with a fully washable padded base cushion provided, or alternatively the panels can be used in a wide range of combinations to restrict access and provide a safe play area, protecting children from a range of home hazards. Wall mountable fittings can be supplied for use as a hearth guard, room divider or multi panel gate. The Soft Sided Play Pen folds flat concertina style, allowing easy storage and freeing up your living space for adult time.
Price: RM859.00
Now: RM515.40 (During Year End Sale) - Available at Littlewhiz.com
Lindam: Safe & Secure Playpen
The Lindam safe and secure play pen is designed to be used in multiple combinations ideal for restricting access to hazardous areas around the home. Easily converting from a play pen to a room divider, multi panel gate or hearth guard. This integral gate has been features an easy to use squeeze handle for one handed opening and closing. The padded and completely washable base gives you peace of mind that your child can play in complete safety. For added convenience the Lindam Play Safe concertinas, folding flat suitable for storage when not in use
* Easily converts from a play pen , to a room divider, multi panel gate or hearth guard
* Squeeze and push to shut one handed gate opening
* Washable, padded base area
* Fold down for easy storage
* To be used in openings 1 panel 85cm - to 5 panels - 327cm
* No drilling required for assembly
* Folds flat for easy storage
Price: RM859.90
Some of these baby safety gates are available at baby stores such as Babyjaya, Kiddyplace, Little Whiz. Buy baby safety gates when they are now on sale during Year End Sale!
