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A child peering over a baby gate
For the Mina album, see Baby Gate (album).A baby gate or child safety gate is a protective barrier designed to prevent young children from accessing areas of a home where they might be unsafe, such as stairways and kitchens.[1] Baby gates are typically constructed of metal, plastic and/or wood, and can be expanded to fit in a range of doorway widths.[2] They may be designed for use indoors or out, and may be either permanently installed or removable. Removable gates are typically held in place via friction with the walls on either side. Removable gates should not be used at the top of a stairway because a child may dislodge the gate. Baby gates are also frequently used to contain small pets, especially ones that are not housebroken.
See also
References
- ^ "Baby Gate". SafetyED. http://www.safetyed.org/babygate.html. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
- ^ Maxwell, Jackie G.. "How to Choose a Baby Gate". Streetdirectory. http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/200772/baby_and_toddler/how_to_choose_a_baby_gate.html. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
4. Advice for buying a child safety gate
External links
- International Association for Child Safety
- ASTM F1004-04 – Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures
- Patent for an improvement to the baby gate
- Baby Gate Specialists
Categories:- Babycare
- Child care
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