Babies just love exploring and they are extremely drawn to staircases for some reason, which is quite dangerous if they are left to climb it. It’s just so impractical to keep moving baby away or standing watch like a security guard by the staircase, preventing baby from exploring that way.

Baby Safety gates are the solution to this problem and we’ve rounded up a list of the best ones on the market:

1.Dreambaby Retractable Gate

Price: $89.99, Bed Bath & Beyond

This gate is made of galvanized steel so that it can even be used outdoors on a deck or patio. It fits in a door way or staircase.

2.Evenflo Swing Gate

Price: $58.95, Totsafe

Made taller and wider than most gates, the Evenflo Top-of-Stair Plus Gate has a four-point hardware mount, combined with swing control. It is suitable for most top and bottom of the stairway locations.

3.Kidco Safeway Top of Stairs Gate

Price: $45.50, Amazon Affiliate 

The quick release hardware allows this gate to be easily removed when it’s not needed. The directional stop also prevents it from swinging out over the stairs.

4.Regalo Expandable Metal Gate, With Mounting Kit

Price: $46.62, Amazon Affiliate

This product includes a wall mounting kit and banister mounting kit as well as a stabilizing foot, for added security. Its suitable for the top and bottom of a staircase.

5.Babies R Us Secure Stairway Gate

Price: $39.99, BabiesRUs

This versatile gate is designed to fit at the top of your stairs, within hallways or even as a divider between rooms. It is made with strong tubular steel for a long-lasting design.

6.Safety 1st Lift, Lock & Swing Security Gate

Price: $33.99, BabiesRUs

The lock and swing gate can be used in two different modes – mount it at the top of the stairs as a hardware swing gate or place it in a doorway as a pressure-mounted security gate which you can easily move out of the way when not needed. The gate features a complete-control top handle that lets you lock, release, and adjust as needed.

7. Munchkin Easy-Close Metal Safety Gate

Price: $44.99, Amazon Affiliate 

This gate fits openings between 29.5″- 35″ wide and 29.5″ tall. It locks shut with just a simple push and the U-shaped steel power frame keeps the gate firmly in place.

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