There is a wide choice of stair gates to choose from, each available in a range of sizes, finishes, and fittings. Safety gates are available in metal, wood, and mesh and can be pressure-fitted, screw fitted, or retractable. For stair gate safety, many parents prefer to install a screw-fitted baby gate at the top of the stairs. This is because screw-fitted baby gates benefit from having no trip bar, making them an ultra-safe option as there is no bar to physically step over and potentially fall over.

Retractable baby gates are a great safety gate option for parents looking for a lightweight, contemporary stair gate in their home. Fitted with wall-mounted brackets, retractable baby gates can be fully folded back and neatly tucked away when not in use and quickly and simply pulled into place when needed.

Auto-close stair gates are a great option for busy homes, the auto-close system ensures a safety gate with this feature closes slowly and securely behind you. The auto-close stair gate is a popular choice for families with older siblings. With a guaranteed close system that doesn’t slam behind you, it gives peace of mind that the safety gate has closed securely.

For families looking for a less permanent stair gate, there are several options. Screw-fitted safety gates benefit from fixed wall-mounted brackets, enabling a gate to be slotted in when needed and removed when no longer needed. By keeping the bracket in place, grandparents and carers can pop the safety gate into the brackets when needed and simply remove the gate when children are no longer in their care. Retractable gates are another great less permanent option, as are pressure-fitted stair gates.