Baby Proof Spiral Staircase

If children are never upstairs alone you may only need a gate at the bottom.

Baby proof spiral staircase.

Any ideas on childproofing this spiral staircase. A spiral staircase adds elegance to any space but it s dangerous for a baby. Purchase and attach non slip mats on each riser of the spiral staircase. By kathy mathews november 17 2013 at 11 04 pm my sewing studio is a loft above our great room 400 square feet of gloriousness all for me.

You should also ensure that it features child proof locks. Of course i will have gates at top and bottom but my spouse would like me to cover the spaces between the railings and steps as well. They have at least one side that is a bannister rather than a wall. Lay out non slip mats on each of the risers of.

We ve also seen the railnet product. These mats will give your child traction to keep from slipping and falling on the stairs. Make sure that the gate fits snugly between the wall and the post to ensure that it won t move. Here are some of the reasons why spiral staircases are especially difficult to babyproof.

We ve considered a running plexiglass sheet or individual plexiglass panels. Install baby gates at the top and bottom of the spiral stairs. Child proofing a spiral staircase. Just like a straight staircase a baby risks falling down the stairs once he becomes mobile.

They usually have very narrow openings. Although the idea is that your child won t be on the stairs unattended this will add an extra safeguard if he does happen to get there by himself.