Can this gate be used for the top of the stairs? It seems like it would be easy to trip over the bottom mount.
517973
We use ours at the top of the stairs and have never had an issue. We have an extra-wide staircase, so this is the only gate that works for the size.
517974
You may trip over bottom bar. Doesn't seem to be a problem in the doorway though. Definitely use mounts and not pressure if on stairs.. Ours slips sometimes.
517975
I would not recommend it for the top of the stairs. A gate whereby one side is secured to a wall and not pressure mounted would be safer.
517976
Yes it can be used at top of steps as per instructions. Yes you can trip and it doesn't latch without help.
866950
There are these small "cups" that can be screwed into the wall or post (the gate then pressure mounts into these cups) and these supposedly make the gate safe for the top of the stairs. But, I personally wouldn't do this and would get a different type of gate.
204390
Possibly. You'll need to install a piece of wood or something to attach the one end of the gate too (metal banister side). The directions for this gate are terrible!! I would suggest finding a gate that is tension mounted instead if possible.
491359
Gate can only be used at the BOTTOM of a staircase as long as you can securely attach on both sides of the stair case and keep the gate firmly closed. It should never be used at the top of a staircase and we do not use on a staircase in our house - only doorways. I suggest you research further with the manufacturer to see what they recommend. You can contact them @ Tomy International 1-800-704-8697. Hope this helps.
290019
I don't think that would work well for you. When you release the tension, the whole gate comes off. We had an other door way to block off and we did release a regular little wooden gate. Climbing over any gate can be dangerous.
1379178
As long as you leave the gate up, it's fine. Be careful taking it down if you have to. I suspect someone yanked on mine instead of loosening the ends all the way to remove it.
1085032
My husband put this gate up because we have a dog, and I liked the design. Also because I wusnted something that would swing open. The easy lach is a big plus. But we have it installed at the top of the stairs. We have a new grand baby, and my concern, is when she gets old enought to crawl/ walk. Is the latch going to be strong enought to keep the gate from breaking open ? I don't want it to be something I have to worry about, her falling doun the stairs. It's screwed into the studs of the doorway on both sides. But I need answeres. Thanks Tammy
298564
From a dimension perspective it should work. Having said that, I would NOT put this gate at the top of a staircase. The fabric that slides across is very easy for baby/toddler to push and get under. It is more of a deterrent, not a full proof safety gate, especially for a staircase. We love the gate to shut off a section of rooms on the ground floor.
1768290
Any gate mounted above stairs needs to be hardware-mounted. This pressure-mounted one eventually can wiggle loose, especially if the surfaces it's pushing up against for mounting are not completely square horizontally. More than once we have stepped to open it and the whole thing dislodged, and we hadn't realized it was that loose.
1768292
I'd say the company is probably playing it safe because they are thinking people may place it directly at the head/end of a staircase, which would be incredibly awkward/dangerous to open. Also, the bottom bar that holds the gate in place could be a tripping hazard. (I suppose stating that it should be placed at least a few feet back isn't clear enough for their written safety standards.)
2277939
No you cannot. You have to move the gate or step over it. I am 5 foot 3 inches and have no problem stepping over the gate. i will say this is the best price for a gate in general.
752925
This gate is a really good option on the stairs and I do recommend it because it's out of the way and doesn't pose a trip hazard when you don't need it. However, as is, you do need to screw the 2 lock clips on the opposite side of the gate into something. Assuming you can't screw them into your metal spindle, you could use a kit to connect the gate to the rod. I used the "No Hole Stairway Baby Gate Mounting Kit By Safety Innovations" that I found here on Amazon. It provides a box type clamp around your spindle and a surface to mount (screw) the gate locks into. It wasn't particularly easy to install the gate or the kit but now that they are installed, they both work great. This gate is a really good option on the stairs and I do recommend it because it's out of the way and doesn't pose a trip hazard when you don't need it. However, as is, you do need to screw the 2 lock clips on the opposite side of the gate into something. Assuming you can't screw them into your metal spindle, you could use a kit to connect the gate to the rod. I used the "No Hole Stairway Baby Gate Mounting Kit By Safety Innovations" that I found here on Amazon. It provides a box type clamp around your spindle and a surface to mount (screw) the gate locks into. It wasn't... » Read More This gate is a really good option on the stairs and I do recommend it because it's out of the way and doesn't pose a trip hazard when you don't need it. However, as is, you do need to screw the 2 lock clips on the opposite side of the gate into something. Assuming you can't screw them into your metal spindle, you could use a kit to connect the gate to the rod. I used the "No Hole Stairway Baby Gate Mounting Kit By Safety Innovations" that I found here on Amazon. It provides a box type clamp around your spindle and a surface to mount (screw) the gate locks into. It wasn't particularly easy to install the gate or the kit but now that they are installed, they both work great. « Show Less
583632
Yes, this gate can be mounted in a door way, it does not have to be mounted on any angles to work properly.
2013083
Yes, you can. However, we tried to do this for the same size opening and the gate became very unstable. To the point that it no longer worked for our purposes.
1018395
The gate we had at the bottom of the stairs went between the wall and banister. We did not screw it into the wall or wood. We just tightened the adjusters as tight as we could get them. We still have a gate at the top of the stairs in case our toddler sleep walks so he won't fall down the stairs. We've been extremely happy with the gates.
1063010
Absolutely Not! Pressure gates are not for the top of stairs. While some reviewers may be using it at the top of the stairs, it's not safe and it's an accident waiting to happen.
866951
It's a pressure gate, so no. It wouldn't be safe. You need a gate specifically for the top of stairs which is connected to the post or wall.