Oh FGS - now nowhere is safe (or, Serves me right for Mumsnetting)

[PrettyCandles]

Heard a whimper, went to investigate, found ds2 wedged in the half-opened stairgate forcing his way through. He's only 13m - he's not supposed to be able to open it FGS!

Argh! How can I safely ignore him and Mumsnet with an easy conscience if he does this? Grump!

[SoupDragon]

Pile a load of cushions at the foot of the stairs so he falls on something soft. He'll learn

[RosaLuxMundi]

It's called investigating the world around us. Highly developmental.

[starfish2]

Yep, very bright inquisitive child. Has learned from watching siblings/parents. Good observation skills. May become a scientist

[PrettyCandles]

What, so that I can step on them, slip A-O-T and break my neck?!

Highly developmental, my *%&^! Highly nerve-wracking for me, you mean!

No1 baby must have been the Executive Model (never did anything like this), No2 was the Standard Model, but I think No3 must be the Deluxe With Added Challenge.

[RosaLuxMundi]

I have three DDs PrettyCandles and I can confirm that model number three does indeed come with extra features.

[stealthsquiggle]

PrettyCandles - we resorted to putting tree ties (rubber things) on our far-too-easy-to-open stairgates - but from memory DS was about 2.5 before we did that - DD opened one of the yesterday and she is 13 months [grr]

[Niecie]

The youngest ones are always the bravest and grow up fastest.

There is no doubt the boy was born to be an engineer though.