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Lascal Kiddyguard stair gate

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Coj · 08/05/2004 15:36

Does anyone have one of these stair gates? My stairs are so wide I don't think anything else will fit, but they are so expensive & involve drilling in to wall. Any advice?

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meandthomas · 08/05/2004 20:42

ooh I like these, I agree about the price though.
We got a Lindam one from and NCt sale which fits the gap in our wider stairs. Not sure which one.

I thought the fact that it went right back and there was nothing to trip over good.
Sorry this doesnt really help...

nellie245 · 08/05/2004 21:12

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twogorgeousboys · 08/05/2004 21:22

We've got the Lascal Kiddyguard one at our kitchen door opening.

I did shiver at the price, but the reason I bought it was it's brilliant for a "high traffic" area - ds1 kept crashing into, hitting himself with the previous standard sort of gate. This one is basically invisible when not in use.

I think it was worth the money - very well made and quite ingenious.

I'd like to have one at the bottom of the stairs in place of the one I've got, but cant run to another £60.

goosey · 08/05/2004 21:36

I've got one separating my playroom from the living room. It's a discreet and useful item, but because you can't really see through it properly the toddlers tend to pull on the top and drag themselves up it to peer over. It is quite robust, but I wouldn't personally want to use it in an area that gets used a lot. I am always worried it wil break with the stress on it's edges when children pull on it. And yes it's very expensive for what it is.

bootsmonkey · 08/05/2004 21:44

I have one as our stairs are V. wide with low window at top and there was nothing else that would stretch across. Fitting it involved Heath Robinson DIY & we are still fine tuning. We got it so DD wouldn't immediately fall downstairs once we put her into a bed - her room is a stumble from the stairs. It does the job, but it is no way a one handed operation - ad showing mum carrying child, operating with right hand - it def. does take two (hands, not people). Also at the top of our stairs there is no way I can climb over unopened without risking death! Opening quite noisy unless v.v. careful. However can pull it across in mornings & DD gets freedon of upatairs & I get to dress etc. more easily.... You pays yer money yer takes yer choice.

Galaxy · 08/05/2004 21:45

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Coj · 09/05/2004 09:38

You have all been really helpful, thanks. Can buy 3 from Kiddicare for £45 but I still think this is extortionate! Why can't you hire them from companies? Lindam one looks great but is still not wide enough with extensions (my width is 96cm).
Can you buy the Kiddyguard stair gate cheaper abroad? France?

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nellie245 · 09/05/2004 21:24

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GreySquirrel · 09/05/2004 21:55

I got one of these for a very narrow stair gap, and it is good. Tricky to do up one handed though!! Got mine from john lewis couple of years ago... link

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Coj · 10/05/2004 19:24

You are all so helpful! So the Lindam one would be big enough. May get one of each. Lindam for bottom of stairs, Kiddyguard for top. Husband just says get what you need, but I would much rather spend £90 on cute clothes and toys!
Any word from buying abroad?

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melsy · 18/05/2004 10:36

Im so glad I found this thread, Im having great touble finding gates for my house.

I was just looking at the Kiddyguard Retractable Stair Gate in jojo maman bebe here 49.99. seems a good price , but only if I buy 1 !!! I have a step from kitchen into conservatory 114cm wide , so nothing else will work. I am upset that I will have to drill holes in my wall there . So other ideas would be good.

Dont think the lindam one will work for my stairs though, and thats a really good one cos theres no drilling. My stairs are 72cm wide but this gate is 75cm wide am I right ??? Any other suggestions???

melsy · 18/05/2004 10:39

Also are pressure fit gates safe for the top of stairs ??? Sorryfor ignorance new territory for me.

karen99 · 18/05/2004 11:09

Hi Melsy! We have a Kiddyguard at the top of our stairs. I think it's great. You can operate it with one hand (I do it all the time) but you get a loud whirring noise. If you want it to scroll back quietly you just have to keep the button pressed as you glide it back with the other hand (need two hands for quiet removal). We too were annoyed at having to drill, but it'll be in use for several years and at the end of the day it's just a filler and paint job once they're gone (can't compromise safety with paintwork!). Much much prefer this one to the other types that drill into the wall. Plus when it's not in use it's practically invisible and you don't have to install it on a perfect 90deg angle if your walls/door frames/banisters aren't perfect.

I read on MN when we were looking at stair gates to avoid pressure ones at the top of the stairs as you just can't guarantee that they'll hold the weight of a toddler leaning/trying to clamber over them. HTH

PS, one final thought! You can get them at a better price on ebay or kiddicare.com

melsy · 18/05/2004 11:18

Thank you karen , so the lascal one will be good at the top of the stairs and may be the lindam pressure one at the botom ( as less likely for her to lean against it)??? . YES the filling and paint job doesnt seem to bad now youve said that!! The Lascal one seems at the moment to be the only one to fit our wide step. DH says may be we dont need it , but id rather not have dd coming into the kitchen if I can help it. Im confused about other ones that need extensions like here , as may only require one or smaller extentions than supplied for my 114cm gap.The other difficulty seems to be if they are not narrow enough either forthe 72cm gap!!! I thought I finally found one and its 72.5 cm!!! Im not sure im explaining that right !!!

melsy · 18/05/2004 11:19

Are u on MSN BTW karen??? Would like to ask u something

karen99 · 18/05/2004 11:24

Is that the same as Yahoomessenger?

melsy · 18/05/2004 11:26

yep , probably had this convo b4 , ooooopppps brain drain !!

karen99 · 18/05/2004 11:30

We've got that Mothercare one for downstairs. It pressure fits from the bannister to a wall in the hall which prevents access to the stairs and the hall radiator. Leaves free access to the kitchen, lounge, & dining room. Ds felt really 'locked in' when we had it across the lounge door. Had to buy two extension kits to fit the gap, but it is really sturdy IMO. We just close the kitchen door when we need to, but if I'm the only one in the house he usually ends up round my ankles We did try a gate at the kitchen door but he just bawled his eyes out as he could 'hear' me but couldn't get to me..

karen99 · 18/05/2004 11:31

Sorry, it's me, I don't know how to use the messenger type programs yet... (and I used to work with pc's!)

karen99 · 18/05/2004 11:34

Just sent you a message from my dh's account - it says it's waiting for you to accept me as a member of your address book?

Buuuuttt! Ds has just woken up - arrgh! Will have to hop off the pc now. Sorry. Talk later

melsy · 18/05/2004 11:35

Me self taught !! I think its easily downloadable from the hotmail website were you can sign up too. NO worries if you dont need it as you have yahoo.

melsy · 18/05/2004 11:35

im just going to have a look now

karen99 · 18/05/2004 11:44

Have to go so will check later. Hope this hasn't ruined your thread! You may want to start another one if you want more feedback from the others!

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