Does anybody have a kiddyguard safety gate?

[mummyMia]

I have recently moved to a new house and need a new stairgate for the bottom of the stairs. It is a really small awkward space and I think a kiddyguard is my only option but these are sooooo expensive. :( Does anybody have one and does it drive you mad??? There seem to be a lot of negative reviews about the loud ratcheting noise.

Also, I can't decide which one to get as there are two newish models, the Accent and the Avant. The Avant is more expensive and has a different locking mechanism but I'm not sure if it is worth paying any extra for. Does anybody have any experience of either of these?

[Becci26]

Do you mean the retractable one?

Yes I have one here and it's fab, have got it between the lounge and kitchen.
Takes up next to no space and yes it can be a tad fiddly at times but I have mastered it and can now undo it with 1 hand!!
It only makes the loud sound if u dont hold the button down when releasing the gate.

[zippy]

They're fab I got mine when first came out for £55 thought that was pricy at time it's fab though. You can stop ratcheting noise by simply depressing button as you let it wind back. It's only there as a safety feature if little ones manage to work out how to open it, trust me they won't most adults struggle even after being shown lol

[rosebud]

Agree with the others, absolutely fab, some of my parents have bought them after seeng mine. Yes they are expensive but a justifiable business expense and worth the money. I've had mine 9 years and they're still going strong, i would pay out to replace them if i needed to. highly recommended.

[zippy]

Agree with the others, absolutely fab, some of my parents have bought them after seeng mine. Yes they are expensive but a justifiable business expense and worth the money. I've had mine 9 years and they're still going strong, i would pay out to replace them if i needed to. highly recommended.

Me too mines been going 8 years, I'd replace if needed(although I would gulp lol) new ones are better colours too.

[zippy]

Sometimes you get lots of three come up on ebay for a decent price, you could then resell two separately and get yours for next to nothing as most people are bidding on single ones

[Zoomie]

Are LOs able to undo these ?

My toilet is upstairs and it would drive me batty if I had to open it everytime someone needed the toilet.

[Nicola Carlyle]

I have three in use as we live in a three story house and they are fantastic. Take up no space at all. Yes they make a noise if you don't push the button down while opening and closing but like has been said its a safety feature really for very clever little ones.

My older children 7,8,9 can all open and close this gate on their own.

They are well worth their money.

[Jelly Baby]

Iv'e had one in the past (sold it for twice what i paid for it!) Def a great buy!

[CathyAmy]

Love mine too - fell on it when at an NCT sale - in was £25 - so a real bargain - it was really the only gate that I could get to fit at the bottom on the stairs due to 2 handrails.

[smurfette]

How about a Lindam flexi guard you can get them in Argos?

[Carol]

Love mine had it years none of the kids can open it so does its job. It isn't an eyesore when not used well worth the money

Carol

[Logan]

Love mine. Bought nearly 11 years ago to separate off a through lounge / dining room when needed to stop baby hassling the dog! Really didn't want to have a huge permanent gate there when wasn't needed often. Been fixed all this time & people never even notice it's there unless I close it. It can be tricky to open but older ones can do it with a bit of practice. As said previously it doesn't make a noise if you hold the button down; it's just a safety feature, allowing you to hear it if any littlie does manage to miraculously open the gate when you're not there.

[louised]

I have one too, I bought it for the sole reason that I didn't want a gate permanently attached at the bottom of my stairs as I don't have young children of my own and thought a normal gate would be an eyesore. I love it and it isn't noticeable at all when not in use.

[mummyMia]

Lots of positive votes so I will definitely take the plunge and order one. Thank you. :)
I don't think I will be telling dh what it cost though. :laughing: