Persuasive Essay On Baby Gates

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As anyone with a toddler knows, the stairs are one of the most dangerous places in a house for a little one because they can cause serious injuries or even death if a child accidentally falls down them. So it is crucial that parents install special baby gates from The Stair Barrier to prevent their children from getting hurt. But the gates that are purchased have to be used correctly for them to be the most effective. That is why we came up with the following list of “do's and don't's” for parents to follow:

Do's

-Only use gates that are mounted with hardware for the top portion of the stairs. -Make sure that hardware-mounted gates for the top of the stairs are installed so that they swing back toward the floor, not against in the direction of the steps.

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All it takes is a minute for a child to get hurt if they are able to get through the opening of an unlatched door.

-Use gates that are certified for children's safety. They have a higher level of protection than those that are designed only for keeping pets out of an area.

Don't's

-Avoid using pressure-mounted gates for the top portion of the stairs because they can't withstand the same amount of force that hardware-mounted gates can. So a child that pushes against them hard enough could end up falling down the stairs.

-Skip over installing hardware-mounted baby gates into round banisters or areas of drywall that doesn't have studs in it. The hardware won't be as effective in these places because it won't be flush to the wood.

-Don't climb over baby gates in front of your children. If they see you do it once, they will think that it is acceptable behavior for them as well.

-Avoid installing a baby gate too high off of the floor that is in front of the stairs. This will increases the odds of a child getting stuck underneath it if they try to crawl through the opening. The space should be kept to no more than three

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