I live in a house with stairs. Having discussed the matter at length with DH we decided not to get stairgates for DS. Instead, we keep a careful eye, we ensure doors to the hall are closed, etc. We have also taught him to climb safely and bum shuffle down.
However, my PIL arrived last night with stair gates to install (they are staying with us for the weekend). We had explained before that we were not getting them. As they lifted them out of the car, they said 'We just thought it was safer!', by which I think they mean 'we don't like your choices and think your decision is an unsafe one'.
PLEASE tell me whether you think our approach to stair gates is unreasonable. My PIL are generally very lovely so I am a bit worried that I am being stupid and putting DS at risk if I don't agree that they can put them up. So far I've said nothing...
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Not to want stair gates?
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LittleOneMum · 28/11/2008 12:00
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