2021.08.27 Baby Safety

Child Safety Gates: Features Overview

Looking for the safest and highest quality safety gate for your baby, but every gate seems to look the same, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unsure which one to choose?

When it comes to products that your baby will come into contact with, safety is absolutely the top priority. However, a good baby safety gate offers more than just safety features; it also includes user-friendly designs and small details that make it more convenient for parents. After all, a safety gate is like another doorway in your home that you pass through every day. If it's not easy to use or feels cumbersome, it won't be practical for long-term use.

So, what features should you look for when purchasing a safety gate? Let the experts in safety gates guide you through the benefits of various functionalities.

  1. Two locks or more

"My kid is really smart, he can open doors by himself!"

Having two or more locks on a child safety gate is definitely one of the most important features. International safety standards mandate that safety gates must have a design with two or more locks to prevent children from imitating door-opening behaviors and avoid accidents.

  1. Automatic Closing

"With one hand holding the baby and the other carrying things, having to manually close the door is really inconvenient!"

A safety gate with automatic closing not only makes entry and exit more convenient and fast but also ensures that the gate is always closed securely, providing even more safety.

  1. Two-way Door Opening

"Sometimes when guests come over, they open the gate in the wrong direction and almost break it!"

With two-way door opening, you can open the gate by pushing or pulling. No matter which direction, you don't have to worry about damaging the gate by opening it incorrectly.

  1. 90-degree Door Stop

"You know, we don't really need to use a gate at the babysitter's house."

When someone is taking care of the baby or when the baby is temporarily not in that area, you can simply open the gate to 90 degrees to temporarily keep it in the open position. This way, you save time and effort unlocking the gate every time you need to go through, making entry and exit more convenient.

  1. Directional Door Opening Restriction

"I'm really worried about installing the gate at the top of the stairs. If we forget to close it properly, the kid could easily push it open and fall down."

The unidirectional stop feature is designed to limit the door opening direction of the gate. Even if the gate is accidentally unlocked, it won't swing open towards the bottom of the stairs, preventing any potential danger.

  1. Low Threshold

"You know, I often trip over the threshold of the gate when passing through. It's even more dangerous when I'm carrying the baby in my arms!"

It's recommended to choose a gate with a threshold height of less than 2cm to avoid constantly having to watch your step while passing through, and to prevent accidental tripping.

  1. Multi-angle

"I'm really frustrated because the place I want to install it doesn't have symmetrical walls!"

A multi-angle gate is less constrained by wall symmetry during installation, allowing for flexible placement options.

A good safety gate truly relies on these key features!

After reading through this guide and assessing your home environment and personal needs, I'm sure you already have some ideas about which type of gate to buy! If you still have any questions, feel free to ask Demby's LINE customer service directly. Demby is here to help you safeguard the most important stages of your child's growth :)