![]() For people who are renting, it is illegal in some locations to rent a property without a railing. If there aren’t any handrails at all in your home, installing one could prevent future accidents. At a minimum, you should have at least one hand railing that goes up the wall of the steps. Handrails are installed as a safety measure for children and adults. Other Steps You Can Take Consider Installing a Railing This isn’t always practical (like when the stairs are in the living room and company is over) but you can limit baby’s access by keeping your baby inside a playpen, swing, or someone’s arms when you are leaving the room. ![]() ![]() You can block the doorway or hallway that leads to the steps. Sometimes, the best defense is keeping your baby out of the room/area that has the staircase. Additionally, you should not pressure mount any baby gates at the top of the stairs because they may collapse or fall over with enough pressure. Some manufacturers do not recommend using their product at the top of the stairs. However, you will want to check manufacturer recommendations for larger play yards. If you don’t have a traditional opening at the top of your stairs either, it might be best to use a baby gate like the one mentioned above. Rather than having to climb over the gate or swing it open, they roll up when you disconnect them from one side. They are also a lot more compact than traditional baby gates. The major benefit of the best retractable baby gates is that they are easy for parents to open when necessary, but effective at keeping little ones safe.
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