Stair gates

Choose a gate that slides to close, rather than accordion-style gates. Some older gates have openings large enough that a baby's head could get caught. Look for a gate with openings no bigger than 6 cm (2.5 in.).

Author:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: September 15, 2006
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
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