It’s also versatile, fitting a wide range of doorway widths without the need for additional extensions. Although the Safety 1st SecureTech Flat Step Safety Gate is the only pressure-fit gate that claims to be able to be used at the top of a staircase, we still think it’s preferable to use a screw-fit, wall mounted gate wherever possible. We work hard to provide honest and independent advice you can trust – brands can’t pay to be featured in our articles or to win a Mumsnet Best award.

Safety 1st Auto-Close Pressure-Mounted Magnetic Latch Gate Safety 1st Auto-Close Pressure-Mounted Magnetic Latch Gate

The Safety 1st Wall Fix Extending Metal Gate is easy to adjust to fit securely at the top of any staircase, and because you don’t need to use any additional extenders, the full width of the gate will open, leaving no obstruction that could cause you to trip. The beechwood design is more contemporary (and less noisy) than the traditional metal bar frames, and we like that this stair gate is simple to install and open with one hand.

This is a versatile plastic gate that can be used at the top and bottom of the stairs, or on the inside or outside of a door frame. You'll need them for the top and the bottom of the stairs, and to stop him from getting into other risky places. The mesh ones that you just need one hand for are better, some gates are ridiculous, we accidentally bought one that takes 2 hands to open so impossible when holding a baby. The wall fix baby gates are ideal for the top of the stairs: one way opening can avoid falls down the stairs plus there's no step over bar to cause tripping hazard.

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The bottom bar of the frame can pose a trip hazard, so pressure-fit gates are generally not suitable for use at the top of a staircase.

Plus, it’s suitable for the top of the stairs as it has a specially designed flat bar, which greatly reduces the risk of tripping. The stylish metal handle makes opening and closing with just one hand a breeze, the double lock safety feature, and the fact that the gate comes with two sets of mounting hardware to use in more than one place in the house. The Safety 1st Auto Close gate has an automatic closing mechanism as well as a colour-changing indicator for extra reassurance that the gate is safely closed. This wide baby gate, which opens in both directions, is convenient to use, while a double locking mechanism adds to security.

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Stair gates can be used at the top of the stairs (to prevent your baby from falling down) and at the bottom (to stop them from climbing up). Pressure-fit stair gates are great for use in rented accommodation as installation requires absolutely no drilling.The most popular recommendations were pulled together to include in a longlist of approximately 30 stair gates, then whittled down to form our final shortlist.

Safety 1st Simply Close Pressure Fit Metal Gate, White Safety 1st Simply Close Pressure Fit Metal Gate, White

Quick and easy to install: 4-point pressure fitting; Over-molded screw facilitates installation and tightening of the gate when pressure loosens.

However, this stair gate has a glow-in-the-dark strip that illuminates the bar to help prevent tripping. They can also be used to close off unsafe rooms and to temporarily add additional barriers to your home, whether that’s across a doorway or another narrow opening. Although the BabyDan Guard Me is safe for use anywhere in your home, the best stair gate for use at the top of the stairs is the Safety 1st Wall Fix Extending Metal Gate, which is also the best screw-fit stair gate we tested. Some stair gates boast specific safety features, which can help to ensure your gate is installed and used in the safest possible way.