The purpose of child security gates is to prevent toddlers to gain access to particular areas of your house. There are a couple of things to consider to ensure you buy a suitable child security gate for your home. What kind of child security gate you will buy will largely depends on the age and activity level of your child. In addition you will need to determine if you will need this to be only a temporary solution or if you would need a more permanent type of restriction.

Style

There are predominantly two styles of child security gates available.  The wall mounted style child security gate is permanently secured to a wall and is known to be the sturdiest type of childe gate. Because these gates are fitted to the wall as a fixture, it is not possible for a child to push the gate out of position. These wall mounted gates are more expensive than others are, but are the ideal solution for preventing access to high risk areas such as stairs.

The other style is the pressure mounted child security gate style. They are easy to install because you simply place them in the opening you need to secure and push down on the pressure handle. This is the most affordable option and has the advantage that you can move it around to areas where you need them. Because these child security gates are not static, larger infants can easily push them out of the way and are therefore not suitable for high risk areas such as stairs.

Size

The average child security gate width is 40 inches to fit a standard door opening. However, there are child gates that can expand up to 20 feet. These doors will allow you to create a designated playing area for your kids without the risk of the child going beyond or outside that specific area.

Height

How high the gate is will determine how easy it will be for your child to get over the gate. Obviously it needs to be high enough and constructed in such a manner that it is not possible for your child to climb over it. Yet, it needs to be short enough for you to get over it when needed.

Means of Access

In this regard there are options as well. How do you get pass the gate is another important factor. Many gates are fixed and if you need to pass, you have to climb over it. To some people this is a major discomfort. The solution to this is swinging gates that are fitted with a complicated child proof fastener that secure the two parts and prevent the child from opening it. This way you do not need to climb back and forth to pass the entrance without risking the safety of your child.