Stairgates – Essential Baby Safety for Stairs, Doorways & Rooms

Shop our range of stairgates – one of the most important baby safety purchases you'll make as your baby becomes mobile. A stairgate prevents access to stairs, kitchens, and other hazardous areas, giving you peace of mind as your baby starts crawling and walking. Free UK delivery available. All gates meet current UK and European safety standards.

Types of Stairgate

• Pressure-fit stairgates – Held in place by pressure against the door frame or wall. No drilling required. Easy to install and remove. Suitable for doorways and room dividers, but not recommended for the top of stairs where a pressure-fit gate could be pushed out by a falling child.
• Screw-fit (wall-mounted) stairgates – Fixed to the wall with screws for a permanent, secure installation. Required at the top of stairs and recommended for any high-risk location. More secure than pressure-fit but requires drilling.
• Retractable stairgates – Roll up when not in use, making them ideal for doorways where you need frequent access. Available in pressure-fit and screw-fit versions.

Top of Stairs vs Bottom of Stairs

Always use a screw-fit gate at the top of stairs. A pressure-fit gate at the top of stairs is a serious safety risk – if a child falls against it, the gate can be pushed out of position. At the bottom of stairs, a pressure-fit gate is acceptable. Check the gate's packaging or product description to confirm whether it is approved for top-of-stairs use.

How to Choose the Right Stairgate

• Opening width – Measure your opening carefully. Most stairgates fit openings from approximately 60–90cm, with extension bars available for wider openings.
• One-hand operation – Look for a gate that can be opened with one hand – essential when you're carrying a baby.
• Auto-close – A gate that closes automatically behind you is a useful safety feature.
• Walk-through design – A gate with a walk-through opening (rather than one you have to step over) is safer and more practical for daily use.

Why Choose Our Stairgates?

• Pressure-fit & screw-fit options – For every location in your home
• Top-of-stairs approved models – Screw-fit gates for maximum safety
• One-hand operation – Easy to use when carrying a baby
• Auto-close function – Closes securely behind you every time
• Safety certified – All gates meet BS EN 1930 and current UK safety standards

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