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Stair Problem

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LouisaJF · 20/08/2013 17:07

DS is 16 months and has now started to show an interest in the stairs (he was up 4 of them before I could grab him). The obvious solution to this would be a stairgate but for at least the first 4 steps we have no wall or bannister on the right hand side to fix one to.

Is there anything else I can do to stop him trying to climb them or is it just a case of extra vigilance? Is there a stairgate that can be secured without a wall/bannister on both sides?

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grabaspoon · 20/08/2013 17:09

I am a nanny and in 1 job didn't have a stairgate we put cushions at the bottom and were extra vigilant but S aged 11 months soon learnt how to get up/down and was soon bored of the stairs

KatoPotato · 20/08/2013 17:10

We just put the gate at the last stair that had a right side? If it's only four or so It should be fine?

FlatsInDagenham · 20/08/2013 17:11

Why not attach a stairgate on the 5th step and allow himto practice on the first 4? He can't do himself much damage falling down 4 steps.

We have a 17 month old stair obsessive. Upstairs in our house is on 2 slightly different levels with 4 steps connecting them. We allow DD to ho up and down them freely. She has fallen a couple of times but no damage and it's all good practice for the big ones.

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LouisaJF · 20/08/2013 17:42

My only concern with letting him climb the first few is that we have a wooden floor at the bottom, so I'm worried about him hitting his head. I might look at getting a nice rug or something to cushion any falls.

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Mum2Fergus · 20/08/2013 19:48

We had same in last house, just put gate at living room door to keep him from hall/stairwell...

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WRESTIE · 20/08/2013 22:00

Having had a baby 'grandchild' with Cerebral Palsy the thought of the stairs was a total Nightmare! Like every child he wanted to climb. What we all did was simply take him to the top of the stairs and teach him always to come down 'backwards' showing him where and how to put his feet safely and his little hands offering much praise and encouragement as he got it right! He handled those stairs in no time - SAFELY!

lilian3 · 21/08/2013 20:24

why not try and teach him to come down (slide)on his tummy. they love doing that!!!!!

Jessiestar · 21/08/2013 21:00

Could you put a gate across the hallway so your little one can't get to the stairs? That's what I've done, it also stops my ds getting to the front door and the cat's food!

I got a multiway (3part) gate that is quite wide and fitted at an angle.

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