Unlike the other gates mentioned, however, it can’t be used as a free-standing play yard without adding extra pieces, though it is long enough for a six-foot hearth. The door is fitted with a magnet that will automatically close and lock the gate if you forget to close it after tending to the fire. This highly-rated gate has the option of additional extensions in 9 or 24-inch panels for a perfect fit. While this is certainly the most expensive of the three, it is also the most customizable and a parent favorite. One reviewer said that it isn’t ideal for hardwood floors and you can’t purchase individual panels if you need an extension, but if you’re looking for a safety gate on a budget, this one is less than half the price of the North States gate and is likely to meet your needs given the large size. When it’s not in use, it folds easily for storage. This adjustable wall-mounted gate or play yard comes with a generous 191 inches made up of eight panels that can be removed or added to configure the shape and space that you need. It’s certainly one of the more expensive gates, but it is my top pick for versatility and style. The panels connect at “pivot points” so you can adjust the shape of the barrier, in addition to the length, and it will work on any flooring without scratching.
Remember, you’ll need to keep three feet of distance between the flame and your baby so if the basic 151 inches is not long enough, you can purchase separate extensions to personalize your barrier. The gate can be configured as a free-standing play yard or, using the included hardware mounts, mounted to the wall around your fire place. This safety gate by North States comes in three different styles to match your home décor: black steel, white steel, or wood.
You’d be surprised how quickly a toddler can learn to open complicated doors and latches. You’ll also need a gate with an easy-open door so that you can tend to the fire. Fire Administration recommends that children remain at least three feet from anything that can get hot, so choose a gate with enough length to create a generous distance between the fireplace and your children.īe sure that the gate will mount to the wall to prevent little ones from knocking it over. Whatever the age of your children, get a gate that will completely surround your fireplace and hearth, making sure to allow ample space for any popping embers. Even if your older child understands the danger associated with a fireplace, children can easily fall and hurt themselves on the brick or stone hearth or come dangerously close the flame. Not to mention the danger of popping embers and intense heat from our wood-burning fire.Ī gate is an absolute necessity for any family with a fireplace in the home. The long, dark hole of the chimney used to fascinate me as a child, and when a fire was burning the temptation to see what would happen if I put a banana peel or my latest McDonald’s toy in the fire was only hindered by my mother’s watchful eye. It’s only natural that a curious baby or toddler will want to get a closer look at the fireplace, even when a fire isn’t burning.
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