(Part 2) Best baby safety products according to redditors
We found 1,243 Reddit comments discussing the best baby safety products. We ranked the 458 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
https://www.amazon.com/Safety-Baby-Magnetic-Cabinet-Locks/dp/B00PV6H3Z8/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2DX7ZINFBHZUN&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1475555004&sr=1-1&keywords=cabinet%2Blocks&th=1&gclid=CjwKEAiAirXFBRCQyvL279Tnx1ESJAB-G-QvaPDjqUCBJabtML9qbmfczSOpwE5y6dhtAHfBitSt-BoChFnw_wcB
Also pet obesity goes in line with child obesity. It's the parent's fault.
Spending 40 bucks for 8 magnet keys vs. a couple hundred to send your pet to a fat camp (or a couple of grand) seems a lot cheaper.
Here's the thing about parenting that no one likes to admit or talk about - parenting is full of near misses and mistakes, full of things you meant to get around to and just forgot.
My dad nearly ran me over in his Bronco when I was twelve (we had just gotten home from camping -he was tired & forgotten that he had asked me to untie the kayak where we had secured it under the front bumper). He got in the SUV to move it from the yard to the garage - if I hadn't yelled (not enough time to move out of the way) & he hadn't heard me then I could have been really hurt. My dad felt bad about it for weeks & kept apologizing to me, even though nothing happened.
When my daughter was two my ex and I were visiting some friends. They heated their house with a wood stove that was surrounded by this accordion gate thing (like this). They didn't have any children, the gate was meant to keep their puppy away. My daughter got behind the gate & our friends mom saw her and snatched her away just as she was reaching for the stove. Just in time, but not quick enough - my daughter got a small burn on her hand. I took her to the doctor because I was terrified of it being a second or third degree burn (I was twenty & a very anxious first-time parent). The pediatrician gave me a pat on the back and instructions to just put neosporin and a bandaid on it. I still felt crushing guilt for weeks any time I saw that pink shiny mark on her little hand.
Secure the shelf & anything else the little mountain climber might have eyes on. Hold your little girl and be profoundly grateful for what you have. Kiss your wife and appreciate the she-warrior that snatched your daughter from harm. Remember - all of you are okay. You just got a very scary glimpse into another reality where you aren't. Take a breath, learn and move on. The fact that you're feeling this much remorse speaks to the kind of parent you are.
@OP I don't recommend the Owlet from a simple peace of mind perspective. I got one... there were a ton of false positives and alarms. As a new parent, I was paranoid enough, didn't need the false alarms.
See the reviews here - https://www.amazon.com/Owlet-Smart-Sock-Baby-Monitor/product-reviews/B06ZZXYD6S/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews
I highly recommend this gate: https://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Close-Metal-White-MK0002-012/dp/B00DCR5EKE/ref=sr_1_14_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519632186&sr=8-14&keywords=baby+gates
My 3 year old can open it now. It is by far the easiest gate to open and close that I've found while still being super sturdy for the baby. Your older kids shouldn't have any issues opening and closing them.
Doorknob protector. Make sure that everything in his room is super baby proofed--don't forget to anchor all bureaus, dressers, shelves, everything--and then put a doorknob protector on the inside doorknob. If he gets out of bed, he gets out of bed, but you can sleep soundly knowing that he is safe. My kid got out of bed the first few nights and I actually found him asleep on the carpet surrounded by cars a couple times. Eventually he would just throw himself back in bed when he got tired, and from there he started staying all night. This is the one we use: https://www.amazon.com/Door-Knob-Covers-Child-Safety/dp/B071GWJX4D
North State SuperYard XT Gate https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00004RA66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nPPKBbPMD527S
I have this and you can add to it to make it bigger. Works great for a large living room.
You could also do one of those door knob covers that make it hard for little hands to turn the knob
Door Knob Covers - 4 Pack - Child Safety Cover - Child Proof Doors by Jool Baby https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GWJX4D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PwiNDb9FYXH26
Some baby gates come with female parts that screw in to the walls. The gate then attaches to these parts.
This sort of setup is pretty sturdy.
edit: here is one example: http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Multi-Use-Extra-Walk-Thru-Bronze/dp/B000XT30G4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1405103622&sr=8-4&keywords=baby+gate
What kind of gates do you have just the wood ones you have to climb over? I had one like this so nice, If you plan on keeping gates I would upgrade them!
I agree with stayathomedad. You are being a good dad but you also need to take care of your self so you can take care of mom and baby which means sleep. Our daughter was in the nicu for 55 days after she was born. I got so used to her constantly being hooked to monitors that I too woke up every few minutes to check her because there was no beeping. I finally go so tired that I slept for 4 or 5 hours in a row and everything was ok. That was the turning point for me.
If you are really super worried about it, you might check out something like this monitor. It’s a super crutch but some peace of mind. If you go the route of a monitor get one that measures oxygen not just clips to the diaper. If you’re baby does fall into a deep sleep it may not move enough for movement tracker to pick up ok and then you get woken up in the middle of the night panicking for no reason.
Owlet Smart Sock Baby Monitor - Track Your Infant's Heart Rate & Oxygen Levels - The Ultimate Baby Monitor for Peace of Mind https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXYD6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rGKqDbGBYSS1C
Does it have to be smart? They make magnetic ones for child safety that you use a magnet from the front to open. If you have higher-end cabinets they can be too thick sometimes though.
Here's an example (not the one I have experience with, but same type): https://www.amazon.com/Jambini-Magnetic-Cabinet-Locks-Proofing/dp/B00PV6H3Z8
I assume it's something like this.
https://smile.amazon.com/Safety-Baby-Magnetic-Cabinet-Locks/dp/B00PV6H3Z8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502716387&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=magnetic+cabinet+locks&psc=1
I have this gate and my dog who can almost open everything can’t open this. It’s not hard on my hands and is easy enough with one hand if you’re carrying stuff. Plus it looks nice.
Summer Infant Multi-Use Deco Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate, Bronze (28.5 - 48 Inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XT30G4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PChUDbD4TRMTP
Anchor all the things, even smaller, low dressers/bookcases. We used these straps on our TV (it's anchored to the TV stand instead of the wall, since that seemed sturdier to us) and a bunch of other things: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AKAGCOM/
If you can't screw into studs, make sure you use appropriately rated wall anchors/toggle bolts.
I love the outlet cover plates that automatically spring closed if something is unplugged. We have the new tamper-proof outlets in our kitchen and basement but I put the cover plates everywhere else. Bonus, they look nice/aren't obvious babyproofing. Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CHM3X4I/
I had a bunch of cabinets where regular safety latches wouldn't work, so I got these that attach with adhesive (which supposedly won't damage surfaces when removed): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0155IEUUM/
These work around corners and in a lot of other situations others might not work well.
To allow our cats to get in/out of our basement while keeping the baby out, we have this thing called a Latch n Vent: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BXSDQJE/
I always, always advocate using hardware-mounted gates instead of pressure mount. Patching a few screw holes in a couple years is way better than tripping over the bottom bar on a pressure mounted gate multiple times a day. We have two of these and I really like them - especially since they accommodate wider openings and give you a wider space to walk through, and are easy for an adult to open one-handed while holding a baby/toddler: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AUEJTE/
We use this Evenflow gate for the top of the stairs. It doesn’t have that strip at the bottom to step over that baby gates do. It was one of the only ones I found in my search for a top of the stairs gate.
I bought this on Amazon for my mischievous rescue Pom and it has been great for keeping him out of areas I don't want him to go into. It's short enough that the cats can jump over and has a tiny door he can go through if I want him to come into the forbidden room. It also allows him to see me in the other room so he won't bark. You might also want to invest in a large crate for nighttime.
What!? Get a new Dr. Asap! Also look into a sids monitor! Helps me feel more comfortable going to sleep. It clips to my son's diaper and will beep if he stops breathing (and when it falls off which isint often but wow I can fly out of bed fast). We got the Snoza Go. https://www.amazon.com/Snuza-Portable-Baby-Movement-Monitor/dp/B002WLGV08
But you can remove a pressure-mount one right away and also put it in the garage.
Something like this is harder to tip over if you put it up against the wall on each side of the doorway, but a dog can easily figure out how to move this out of position and squeeze past it into a room.
They sell adapters that might work for you. See this one.
Also, you can try to zip-tie a piece of wood to the inside of the bottom rail or under the bottom rail (at the level of the ground), then drill the baby gate into it (as if it were a wall).
We used this to great effect: https://smile.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Banister-Universal-Mounting/dp/B01B4NDBIE/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=baby+gate+bannister+adapter&qid=1570824631&sr=8-6
It's essentially a piece of wood with zip ties around it and some extra support/adhesives. It's been up for several months now and still working well.
We like these [outlet plates] (http://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Helper-Electrical-Outlet-Standard/dp/B00081J3OU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449110721&sr=8-1&keywords=childproof+outlet+plates). They don't keep a toddler from unplugging it, but if it is unplugged, the outlet is not exposed.
Ugh baby gates! We are on our third one after breaking the cheap wooden and plastic ones we bought. This one has held up well so far!
Outlet covers are useless if your child figures out that it is fun to pry them out and chew on them. What a great toy! Perfect for choking 🙄 So I second the tamper resistant outlets.
Finally, depending on your cabinet hardware, these are nice because they don't require tools.
http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Shower-Shampoo-Visor-Bath/dp/B002JH7NXO
Maybe buy one of these?
I need this because I have to put my dog in the crate right now because he can climb over the gate I have...and when I put him in the crate he gets super scared and has separation anxiety and I'm afraid if I don't get a new gate soon he's going to hurt himself but I'm unemployed and can't really make it a priority over bills right now.
We have a similar sort of house, and that was our plan ... but once ours became mobile she decided the playpen was obviously full of lava, so we had to revise.
We have gotten away with fairly minimal babyproofing so far, but some has been necessary because she is fast and it's just not realistic to keep our eyes glued to her 100% of the time.
We got these baby gates to block off the bottom of the stairs and the kitchen so she can roam in the main area. They work great with our wonky, oddly shaped doorframes because each "leg" can be adjusted separately.
We also did outlet covers and a latch on the space below the kitchen sink (we keep her out of the kitchen but cleaning products can be deadly so I didn't want to risk it in case she accidentally got in there).
Our biggest challenge is all the built in cabinets. Luckily most of them have doors that sort of stick shut and she hasn't figure out how to open yet (but my friend's toddler can, so it's only a matter of time). For the ones she can open, we've either moved anything dangerous inside of them or in one case just tied the double latches shut. I'm going to do whatever I can to avoid destroying all this lovely woodwork so I'm seeing a lot of "find new places to put things" in my future!
Redirection is your best bet.
Beyond that [my pediatrician's office] (https://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Helper-Electrical-Outlet-Standard/dp/B00081J3OU) has these outlet covers.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OC5UNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_ODL1AbQM37JTB
Attack mitigated.
>not a 100% convinced we need a baby monitor
until you wake the baby up by breathing too hard when you walk in their room to check on them...
It's really been a stress reducer to be able to instantly click the screen on when the baby makes some sort of noise.
This one is awesome. I did a screen image compare (in store) and this one was super awesome compared to others. I know it's a little pricey, but the pan/tilt came in handy when they start rolling around in the crib (out of sight of the mounted camera). Also, my wife really liked the zoom feature because she could see him breathing as he laid there.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-MBP36S-Wireless-Monitor-3-5-Inch/dp/B00M2F0OYS/ref=pd_cp_ba_2
Yup. Even the cheapest things like pens and scissors aren't left alone. I have magnetic locks in two cabinets so I can at least have some things to myself. There were three pairs of scissors in the bathroom and yet she kept taking mine so eventually I had lock them away too. Unfortunately, I have too much stuff to fit in there. I have to put up with it until I move out. I'd recommend getting a shower caddy or toiletry bag and keeping your stuff in there. You can either lock it up or hide it until you need it. The bad thing is they'll always feel entitled to it. They'll use anything they can (i.e. buying groceries, paying rent/mortgage, driving, getting you a random gift you didn't ask for/don't want/don't need) as leverage. If they do something 'for you,' they expect the world.
We have a similar banister and use this one
https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Multi-Use-Walk-Thru-Bronze/dp/B000XT30G4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=baby+gate&qid=1569700132&s=gateway&sprefix=baby+g&sr=8-4
Which accommodates for thicker baseboards
I used these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CEN62O/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_G88Vub0ES4TK3
They basically clamp around your round or square posts and provide a surface to screw in a hardware-mount gate (like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UMUB92/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_na9Vub02GH9CV). I found them to be extremely sturdy and relatively easy to install.
So you grab something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/GRY-6-Panel-Play-Gate/dp/B00004RA66/ref=sr_1_14?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1450284486&sr=1-14&keywords=baby+pen
You can buy extensions if its not long enough. Then you just zig zag it, and that could work. We had one for a short (maybe 2 month) period of time to keep the kid away from the fireplace/stereo etc. If one side isnt supported, you can cram a chair behind it so it doesnt flip over - but you'll be there watching them, so they wont go too crazy knocking it over. Without putting holes in the wall, this may be your only solution. As a plus, if its shaped into a giant arc or something, that also helps support it (except at the ends). It could definitely work.
They make these for babies, though it should work for adults as well depending on your application. It can attach to a diaper (or certainly to a belt or your pants) and detects breathing. I believe the orange part is like a sealed rubber finger that lightly touches the skin, and there's a diaphragm inside. Whenever there's any movement it resets a watchdog timer, and when a long enough time passes with no movement at all it triggers an alarm. If you made one on your own you could adjust how long it waits.
Get the door knob safety locks: Door Knob Covers - 4 Pack - Child Safety Solution - Child Proof Doors by Jool Baby https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GWJX4D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-jRYzb6R34CMN
Don't tell him about them and when he tries doing it but can't, yell out "suckerrrrrr!"
The number one thing is BUY A SNUZA. One of the weird fears a new parent has is "is my baby breathing or not?" This little thing helps you sleep, tremendously, by taking a load of your mind. It's pricey, but hey, that's what baby showers are for :-).
It looks similar to this one that we use. You can add extensions and make it up to 13 feet wide.
We have this in front of our bar and it can be moved about since it's free standing. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F0VZV8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Our banister sits at a weird angle too so we had to improvise something to get a gate up.
So we ordered a banister adjustment.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B4NDBIE?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
And then this gate.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003VNKLIE?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
My husband actually drilled the gate to the adjustment piece which we then zip tied.
Edit: we have have more wall so ours is drilled into wall. It may not work for you. But maybe you could find another gate that requires less wall drilling.
We use this one and we really like it!
Amazon!
Most of my friends do this!
If your baby is really fussy about water on his face, some of my friends use this: https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Shower-Shampoo-Visor-Bath/dp/B002JH7NXO
OP how are you on reddit while you wife is in labor? Those nurses put my ass to work in the delivery room!
Oh and congrats on the new job and hopefully, by now, new kid.
My pro tip as a dad of a toddler is to get one this if you don't have something like it already.
https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Digital-Color-Monitor/dp/B00I3K1D00
We literally use it every single day. Don't bother with anything expensive or super HD or anything like that. This one is basic but works and a replacement battery for the display unit (which you'll probably need after about a year and a half) is only a few bucks and easy to swap.
Thing is built like a tank too. I can't even count how many times we've dropped it and it still works perfectly.
I got lots more info if you have Q's. you know.. stuff that isnt' in baby books and stuff other parents may not think to mention.
Here is my setup. We have a very similar staircase: https://m.imgur.com/gallery/tI2sKii
We used these products:
Evenflo Top of The Stair Extra... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075XNDS45?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Safety Innovations No Hole... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CEN62O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
ETA: we don’t have the handrail, but from your picture, it appears that you could fit this gate righttttt up against the handrail.
Something like this is probably easiest though bulky https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DOS2EE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_o6i3Cb18FP1H2
It doesn't show well in the pictures but each panel can angle out so you could attach it along the wall where it's high enough and then between the stairs and the door
I have recently gotten our babyproofing to a useful state for our 16 month old, and I'm also someone who occasionally works from home. This is what has worked for me...
First, we have several zones that are 100% babyproofed, with doorway gates where needed to keep those rooms/areas locked down. We have a bunch of Regalo gates with the walk-through swinging doors because I'm not keen on stepping over a bunch of gates while trying to hold a toddler. We're also using a play gate (similar to http://www.amazon.com/Northstate-Superyard-Playgate-Light-Gray/dp/B00004RA66 although I bought it for $10 at a yard sale) arranged to cordon off our fireplace. The kitchen is babyproofed with all drawers and cabinets using magnetic locks or drawer latches, stove knob covers, etc. Outlet covers everywhere in the house. All top-heavy furniture is strapped to the wall. Nylon straps with wood screws and washers (6-8" straps screwed into the back of the furniture and into a stud) are a low cost but effective method of doing this.
With that arrangement, we basically have four zones that where we can let our toddler free without worrying that she can get into anything dangerous: the kitchen (with a pack-n-play, to further confine her while cooking), the living room, her bedroom, and the basement family room/play room. There are a generous allotment of toys and books in each of these spaces. That being said, when I am working from home I always stay in the same room with my child. I use a laptop so I'm not chained to a desk. A laptop might be something for you to consider... or maybe a tablet so you can be handling email and other tasks when you are not at your desk.
The real key to getting work done while keeping my toddler entertained is that we change venues every few hours. Inevitably she is going to tire of being in the same room with the same toys for too long. So I tend to start our day in the kitchen, she plays in the pack-n-play while I check email, drink my coffee, and make her breakfast. We move to the dining room (not completely babyproofed) for her breakfast in the high chair, and I can continue to monitor email/chat and do other things that don't require much concentration while she eats. After that we move to the living room where she has a toy box and a ton of books, and she does a reasonably good job of entertaining herself for 20-30 minute stretches, usually until she's ready for her mid-day nap. I'm able to get a good chunk of work done while she plays, and then nap time gives me a solid 2 hours where I can work uninterrupted. When she wakes up, I'll take a break for us to eat lunch together and take a walk if the weather allows for it, and then we will head to her bedroom or the family room for the remainder of the afternoon, where she has different toys to keep her entertained. I'm right there if she needs help with something and I can take a break to ready a story if she requests it, but I can also get a fair amount of work done with her in the room.
they make various types of mounting kits that might work... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CEN62O?
http://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Easy-Open-Super-White/dp/B001OC5UNK/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1457459526&sr=1-3&keywords=baby+gate
This is the style we use. It's tension, but with having a walkthrough gate means you can tighten it to the point it will not budge. Our cats jump it and our dogs lean against it all day long. It doesn't move.
> living here is challenging enough as they are trying to control how I raise my kid or remind me how they never dealt with any of "these problems" with their kids.
Dude that sucks. Go check out justnomil. Might help you find some tactics in dealing with overbearing in laws who don't know their place.
We ended up cosleeping - it was so much better for me, because shoving a boob in Bub's face at 2 AM was waaayyy easier than going to get her. To be safe, we got a bedrail (https://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Swing-Extra-Bedrail-White/dp/B005EHNL3M/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499380630&sr=8-4&keywords=bed+rail) so that she wouldn't roll off, or get squished, and we slept with me in the middle facing her. We've recently switched to putting her crib against our bed like in that picture, which has been great - Bub can still get to me, but often sleeps in her area. I'm hoping it will make the transition to sleeping alone easier too, when we're ready.
We use this model with the twins and all of us love it! I actually recommend it to every new mom because the price is worth the peace of mind. We considered [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Snuza-Portable-Baby-Movement-Monitor/dp/B002WLGV08/ref=sr_1_4?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1373859903&sr=1-4&keywords=breathing+monitor) as well, the reviews seem good enough if you wanted to try out something more portable.
Our top 5 gear:
Jenny Lind DaVinci crib
Jenny Lind DaVinci changing table
The Mobile is the Nursery Pink Floral Mobile from Simply Shabby Chic, bought at target. But I just looked and I don’t think they sell them anymore )=
Owlet Smart Sock Baby Monitor
The rocking chair I found on sale for $100 at our local Fred Meyer
At the top of stairs, you will need a hardware mounted one for safety’s sake. The pressure mounted ones can pop out if rammed too hard, and then baby and gate tumble down the stairs.
Besides, the hardware mounted one we have has a much wider door than our pressure mounted one. Here’s the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-Easy-Walk-Thru-Stairs/dp/B004AUEJTE
It has a removable stop so it can swing either way but when you install the stop it only swings one way. It also doesn’t have a bar along the bottom to trip over like the pressure mounted one (same brand) does. As for how wide it is, the whole “gate” part swings, not a door within the gate. If you want pictures of what it looks like installed vs the pressure mounted one, let me know.
What sort of range do you need? We go to hotel-based conventions with our kid, and use the previous generation of this monitor so we're not trapped in the room, but it's not WiFi (setting up hotel WiFi on a baby monitor is, shall we say, not cost effective).
It does have a temperature sensor (no humidity, but the temp display turns red if it goes too hot or, IIRC, too cold) and remote pan/tilt/zoom, plus the walkie-talkie and night vision, and the ability to have up to four cameras and two parent units. It's always-on, lets you know when you lose signal (loudly!), and has decent video quality. (If you want, I can PM you a couple photos and a video I've taken of the monitor over the years, both day/night.)
We've found that the range easily extends through our entire house (~3000sqft), and outside it without trouble. Haven't tried it from inside the neighbours' houses, but I can walk past our nearest neighbour and still get signal most of the way past their house.
At hotels, where there's more interference and significantly different wall construction, we can easily get down the hall and to a public room where we could sit and play games with friends. Call it 40-50 feet.
My only gripe is that now, 4yrs later, the OEM charger is busted and the parent unit can't hold a charge. We'll have to buy one of the current generation for this new kid and future travel.
This one is great. It's very sturdy, and it's easily adjustable. It's 36" and has vertical bars so they can't climb. The bars are about 3" apart, so most dogs won't fit through.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XT30G4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_4EuOAbGR1TAY0
Maybe try those plastic covers for traditional door knobs. Not sure what your of shower / bath faucet you have but if it's two separate knobs they might work.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GWJX4D/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_v8Q2Db00HVCQK
If you have the right type of faucet this might be a solution. Good luck!
I bought this one and I love it:
http://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Easy-Open-Inch-Super/dp/B001OC5UNK
It has pressure mounts on each side that are adjustable.
I also would not gate the 3 step staircase in question. I think it's not a big risk and most likely a learning experience for the kid to crawl/climb on, but it could be a certain room beyond the picture that you are trying to keep the baby out of, totally understandable.
You might want to try the Regalo Extra Wide gate. It is listed as 30" height but it might work for you. If you want me to measure mine exactly, let me know.. Amazon link - http://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Easy-Open-Inch-Super/dp/B001OC5UNK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1382472834&sr=8-3&keywords=regalo+gate#productDetails
You can see on this gate the little stopper at the bottom that would prevent baby from falling through if s/he were pushing and the locking mechanism failed. I think that's something you want to look for. This one does require that you drill directly into the banister, but you might be able to find an adapter rail - or you can always paint a 2x4 and zip tie the hell out of it to the existing rail and then drill into that.
You could do one of those locks that has a magnet key to open it?
https://www.amazon.com/Jambini-Magnetic-Cabinet-Locks-Proofing/dp/B00PV6H3Z8?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2
How about doorknob covers?:
https://www.amazon.com/Door-Knob-Covers-Child-Safety/dp/B071GWJX4D
http://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Helper-Electrical-Outlet-Standard/dp/B00081J3OU
These are pretty great. We use it for my son's nightlight which is plugged into the wall. Allows things to be plugged in and if they take it out they can't use the outlet. I didn't see you mentioning moving into a toddler bed or something like that? Once they regularly start climbing out of the crib it can be dangerous due to the long fall.
We have a Motorola one that we like. It came with a stand alone monitor or you can use your phone. It has audio/motion detected along with night vision.
When we travel we use our GoPro on a tripod and stream it to our phones.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M2F0OYS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493227677&sr=8-3&keywords=motorola+baby+monitor
or this 54 inches long by 20 inches high
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EHNL3M/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bBIB23_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=8EZAEFR8EAZKDM0HNKDQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=8c5aa9a2-38f7-590d-a3f5-d7ae34e112ca&pf_rd_i=166872011
We had to buy this one for our doorway. It's a bit expensive but I love it. It kind of pops out a bit to fit smaller end doorways. Like this ... _/ I don't think a large rabbit could get through, but I guess it depends on how big bunny's actual body is.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DOS2EE
There is also the Snuza, that just clips to the front of their diaper/pants and detects their motion/breathing.
No idea if it’s available at Walmart, but we purchased the Babysense Video monitor on amazon for $75. It has all the features you’re looking for. We’ve been using it for 6 weeks now and have no complaints!
Babysense Video Baby Monitor with LCD Display, Digital Camera, Infrared Night Vision, Two Way Talk Back, Temperature Monitoring, Lullabies, Long Range and High Capacity Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W55L51Q?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I got something like this and I think it's several inches taller than the rails that come with the crib, though I'm not sure because I didn't buy that piece. I got the shortest length one that BRU had and it still nearly went from end to end on the crib.
I got this one and I like it a lot. It's wide enough for our hallway (48") and therefore doesn't interfere with any other doors. Plus having the 4 different adjustable contacts makes it easy to use with baseboard moldings.
And it's nice it doesn't look totally horrible. Also, the vertical bars make it more difficult for a dog to jump over as they can't get a running start, get a purchase on the gate with their back legs, and scramble over the top. Granted, my dog is only knee high, so for a larger dog, it might be easier for them to get over.
Note that the gate itself is a bit narrow, but I've not had issues with it. It's just a bit of a pain to get stuff besides humans through if you can't lift it over.
Oh shoot.
No biggie - I'm actually planning on getting the swing-y door kind. That way I don't have to step over it or take it down. Because I really am THAT lazy xD
Something like this? They don’t attach to the header or footer, though
Regalo Swing Down 54-Inch Extra Long Bed Rail Guard, with Reinforced Anchor Safety System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EHNL3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XHZuDbXZPWAPK
How much do you want to spend? One of the best things we bought for our little one was the Snuza. It's a monitor that attaches to baby's diaper while they're asleep. If they stop breathing, an alarm goes off alerting the parents. I can not tell you how less paranoid I was after purchasing this for my son. I no longer felt that I needed to wake up and watch him just to make sure he is still breathing. There is a cheaper version found here. I believe the difference between the two is that the Snuza Hero vibrates (before sounding an alarm) to try and stimulate baby after a certain amount of seconds of no movement being detected while the Snuza Go automatically sounds the alarm. Either would be a great gift, especially for twins! :)
IF you look at the things frequently bought with this item, you'll see that one of them is this strap kit. That might not be suitable, but there are lots of others available, and you can make your own, using some lumber ot clamp to the existing banister. The one's I've used (at other people's houses) worked fine for kids, but woulnd't keep a large dog out, if that's your goal.
Also! I forgot about this one, if money had been no object, I remember I wanted the Owlet a little different, it tracks heartbeat and oxygen instead of being a visual monitor.
Most of the mountable walk-thru baby gates have extensions you can buy separately. If you can't find what you're looking for on google or amazon, go directly to the manufacturer's website, they often have add-ons. If you will need to use the doorway regularly, I highly recommended a walk-thru gate. If you want to block the entire doorway for a cat that can jump, you can use a tension mounted gate above the swinging gate.
Extra-wide baby gates
Example 1, Manufacturer website 2
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Edit, how small is your cat that it will fit through the bars?
It’s a little gate for doors lol
Carlson Lil Tuffy Metal Expandable Gate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089HDZYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OyKFDb52P10JR
We have a bed rail like this that we usually bring (ours comes apart into reasonably small pieces, not sure about this exact one), and I just sleep with our baby in between me and the rail, works out pretty well as long as you’re aware if they are moving around or try to crawl to the bottom of the bed!
Regalo Swing Down 54-Inch Extra Long Bed Rail Guard, with Reinforced Anchor Safety System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EHNL3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_276EDbWJAHT54
https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-D%C3%A9cor-Gate-North-States/dp/B005DOS2EE/ref=sr_1_35?keywords=baby+gate&qid=1568229858&s=gateway&sr=8-35
We use a [Summer](Summer Infant In View Digital Color Video Baby Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I3K1D00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uO3gzbPAZW9HN) brand non-wifi monitor. The battery on the screen dies kind of fast if it's not plugged in, but gets the job done.
Our kid isn't super determined to get over/around gates, but we just have one of these at my in-laws.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F0VZV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_va3czb0XSS5KG
If your roommates are ok with it, look into a baby gate that can be bolted into the wall like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Multi-Use-Walk-Thru-Bronze/dp/B000XT30G4/ref=lp_166868011_1_4_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1486742105&sr=1-4
It's a little pricey, but the walk-thru kind mean that you won't have to jump the gate every time. Usually you can install them in such a way that they won't interfere with the door to the room
This is a bedrail. No frame needed, and nothing for limbs to get trapped in.
Regalo Baby 2220 Swing Down Extra Long Bedrail (White) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B005EHNL3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i62ZBb4K0M3TB
I've heard the doorknob blockers used for wandering children, most with disabilities work really well.
Stuff like that.
Here’s the one I have. It’s on the cheaper end but works fine for us. The dots at the top of the monitor are sound indicators.
monitor
I'm using a Babysense video monitor, here's the link: Babysense Video Baby Monitor with Infrared Night Vision, Two Way Talk Back, Room Temperature, Lullabies, Long Range and High Capacity Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W55L51Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ABe5BbT8CDSRS
It does see pretty well in the dark, well enough to see if LO is awake or not. His eyes look really creepy through the night mode when they're open, but they will on any camera. You can press a button and talk to baby through the monitor, and also have it play soothing music if you want. So it does have some nice features for being under $100.
My biggest complaints about it are the range and connectivity. Our room (baby is still in with us) is in the basement, so the monitor doesn't work well when we're outside, you have to keep it close to the house. It would probably be better if we were on the same level. But it isn't a huge deal, I just turn the volume up and set it on a window sill or outdoor table close to the house and I can still hear him. And also if I'm on my cell phone near the monitor, it interferes with the signal. My cell phone is a Samsung Galaxy through Verizon, I don't know if a different brand or carrier would be more compatible with the monitor signal to not cause interference. A more expensive monitor probably wouldn't have those problems, but this has been good enough for our purposes.
We have a wooden banister and used this, which is basically the same idea: Summer Infant Banister to Banister Universal Gate Mounting Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B4NDBIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_gsBOGFkGHheu9
This also really helps stabilize the gate on the other side: Stabilized Baby Gate Wall Protector Work with Walk Through Child, Pet Dog Pressure Mounted Gates, Safety Wall Bumpers Wall Cups https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNS8L39/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_KMMBKroGF3yOz
We actually ended up not putting a gate at the top because we spend most of our time downstairs, but a good recommendation we heard was to put it 90 degrees to the top of the stairs, so if they do manage to open it or climb over, the spot on the other side of the gate is the floor, not a tumble down the stairs.
We have a Babysense monitor, it has all of those above features, plus a function to speak through your monitor into the room with the camera. It's worked well, plus it's relatively affordable compared to others on the market.
Carlson Lil Tuffy Metal Expandable Gate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089HDZYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0AR5CbSZTX585
Is what we used when our shih tzu pup was little (9 weeks/4.5 lb to like 6 months/10lb) to keep him in the kitchen. He couldn't get through the bars or jump it. Till he got long and strong enough to jump it! We still have it, and I use it to keep him in the office with me when I work, but if he really wanted to escape it now he could.
Carlson Extra Tall Walk Through Pet Gate with Small Pet Door, Includes 4-Inch Extension Kit, 4 Pack Pressure Mount Kit and 4 Pack Wall Mount Kit, Platinum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DAGKAIM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pDR5CbS6DJW5E
Is what we use now to keep him in the kitchen during the day now. This is the first one we had ordered till we realized he could squeeze through the bars. Doh! Now that he's full grown he can't squeeze through, and it's tall enough he can't jump over it. Though his head can clear if he's doing a dedicated jump. I recommend wall mounting on the door frame.
http://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-Easy-Walk-Thru-Stairs/dp/B004AUEJTE/
Is what we used for the top of the stairs and the opening to my office to keep the kiddo out. (we actually have a small landing/turn at the top of our stairs so for ease of getting upstairs we put the gate going from the post to the wall next to the landing instead of blocking off the top of the stairs, if that makes sense).
The latch has been perfectly fine for the last year, haven't had any issues with it. Just had to make sure that it is latched properly when closing it (a small jiggle or looking at the color indicator [red=unlocked, green=locked] on the side.
This is normal. One thing you can do is to play white noise or a loud fan while you two are sleeping. This has several benefits. First, it helps LO sleep better. It helps her transition through sleep cycles. It keeps her calm. Second, it helps you not hear every little grunt or sound, so you aren't so on edge. The grunts and sounds are normal, and aren't going away anytime soon. You'll still check on her a lot, but this might help you sleep a little better. Third, if you use a loud fan, this helps move air around the room, and fans are said to be a SIDS "reducer" or whatever (similar recommendation as to keeping the baby in your room, always putting her to sleep on her back on a firm, flat mattress with no blankets or soft toys in the crib, and using a pacifier).
Another option, which isn't actually recommended by the AAP, is to get a monitor like a Snuza, an Owlet, or an Angelcare Monitor. Again, these products generally aren't recommended by the AAP, and aren't "proven" to prevent SIDS, but they seem to get good reviews anecdotally.
Lastly, while what you have described sounds normal, if you feel yourself getting obsessive, extremely anxious, or having intrusive/obsessive thoughts, PLEASE bring them up with your OB. These are very common symptoms of PPD and PPA.
Ugh unexpected car expenses are the wooooorst. I'm so sorry :-( There are 2 other versions of the Snuza that are cheaper. Instead of vibrating after 15 seconds and beeping after 20, there's an $80 version where you can set it to beep after 15, 18, or 20 seconds; and a $67 version that beeps after 15 seconds.
I know it's expensive but the peace of mind it gives is so worth it!
Here is the desktop version of your link
If you have round door knobs, use the clamshell guards like this.
Then wrap them with a layer of this.
That will make it so you need an adult amount of pressure to open the doors.
Probably one like this: https://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Easy-Close-Metal-Safety-White/dp/B00DCR5EKE/ref=sr_1_11_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1481585879&sr=1-11&keywords=baby+gate
You can install it on both sides of the wall in the middle of the top stair, high enough so it swings out above the top stair.
Carlson Lil Tuffy Metal Expandable Gate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089HDZYY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_W6fNwb0PPYR1Q
My mom just had a stroke while we got a new puppy and we are at the hospital and school most of the day and we need to keep the dogs in a room because the floors are being redone and we don't have time to crate train. The door gives them separation anxiety but if they can see through, theyre much more calm.
Get one of those baby corral things that are 6 or so pieces on hinges, and then put that in front of your TV. I put a couple of eye screws into the halfwall on the right to anchor that side, and what's not shown in the picture on the left is a coffee/side table thing where I anchored the other side. Older/taller kids like my three year old can reach over the gate and touch the TV, but they can't get into the components underneath while the holes in the gate allow IR in and heat out.
Try something like this!
http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Shower-Shampoo-Visor-Bath/dp/B002JH7NXO
This is the closest I can find. Not sure if it’s exactly what your looking for. But not sure what your actually looking for is a thing yet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXYD6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h3C1DbAQH12ZA
Maybe something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-D%C3%A9cor-Gate-North-States/dp/B005DOS2EE/
Or
https://www.amazon.com/charaHOME-Fireplace-121-Inch-Adjustable-Christmas/dp/B07Y4VNPY4/
Edit - shortened urls
I just use a regular summer brand baby monitor with infrared and a 4" screen. Like $120 at target. No reason to have it viewable on phone or connect it to wifi. No reason to require the need to talk to your kid back through the camera. These are all extra nonsense selling points.
Summer Infant In View Digital Color Video Baby Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I3K1D00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6d-fybF1K9XG2
Even the reviews there crack me up. Horrible battery life? Oh, you are surprised the screen doesn't stay on for over 3 hours like your phone? That phone you paid $700 for? Haha
I use this monitor and have had no problems. If you plan on 2 kids get the one with 2 cameras and one monitor.
You have a few options to go with either the pressure or screwed-in gates. I'm not endorsing any of the following items, so you need to look to see what may work best for you. They are provided for reference.
https://smile.amazon.com/Safety-Innovations-GM5-Stairway-Mountiong/dp/B004CEN62O/
https://smile.amazon.com/Y-Spindle-Banister-Adapters-Pressure-Mounted/dp/B07L2PVT6D/
http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Shower-Shampoo-Visor-Bath/dp/B002JH7NXO
I found some anti-tip TV tethers for sale online. We also replaced the open entertainment center with one with cabinets for all the peripherals. It doesn't vent great, but it's been a worthwhile trade. Would something like that work for you?
I'd also gotten one of these for another use, but it might be able to block things off. The problem, like I said, is that that was the first gate she was able to easily bypass, so if you need a long-term situation, that's not ideal but not terrible for a year or so.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PV6H3Z8/ref=mh_s9_acsd_top_bkUN4t_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&pf_rd_r=EH16X8E29E9M5EZG4135&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=499fb58a-2c86-5ac3-b704-08be5145d685&pf_rd_i=686950011
Would something magnetic like this work?
Honestly I would just buy one of these put it down a couple steps and it should work just fine. It comes with wall cups that you mount to the wall so it won't slide so even if they push on it there will be no movement. The best part about this solution is that in like a year when they are old enough that you aren't worried about them you haven't done major modifications that need to be fixed.
We've had a lot of these things over the years, had bad luck with the Summer brand and Motorola brand. We're pretty much stuck with the Motorola brand because we have so many cameras at this point. The good news is when it breaks (and it will) that the customer service will typically send you a new one. We currently have this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M2F0OYS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1474644933&sr=8-1&keywords=motorola+baby+monitor&pi=SY200_QL40
They make newer models that go over wifi.
Video was a must for me. I recently got the Motorola MBP36S as per a friend's recommendation and it's perfect. I found a brand new one on Kijiji.ca for a great deal!
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00M2F0OYS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1465365790&sr=8-1&keywords=motorola+baby+monitor&pi=SY200_QL40
Honestly, I wish I'd known about these when my child was in the "scared of water" phase.
we used this kit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CEN62O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
with this gate https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MA4IPB0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
if there is a big difference between where the stud is, you could get a thicker piece of wood to attach to the connector kit and attach it to the back side of the bannister (facing the hallway) rather than the side (facing into the staircase, how it is shown in the picture). This would effectively extend the area you have to get a gate in and match it up to the studs on the wall easier.
yep these http://amzn.to/2BTK7lT still working for 20m old
We have a cheap chinese one too.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06W55L51Q/ref=psdcmw_166870011_t1_B01CZUD4R8
It's worked super well for us and they have a great warranty if there are any problems. I was glad I didn't spend extra for a name brand.
I have an old house with baseboards and rails (and some door frames that aren't square), and we have actually been okay using those cheap $10 wooden gates with blocks of wood at the top. But if you don't mind spending a little extra, the gates with adjustable screw holders (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DCR5EKE/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1415570071&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70) work well too. This munchkin gate actually doesn't even latch until you install it properly.
I have the cheaper Summer Infant video one and I like it for the most part. It doesn't connect to WiFi so I think hacking is a minuscule concern since someone would have to be basically right outside my door to be in the radius where they could hack into it. The battery on the handheld sucks if you're using video a lot (just audio though it's pretty good) but I almost always have it plugged in anyway so it's not a big deal for me. You can buy additional cameras if you want to mount one permanently in their room but have a separate one for portability.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I3K1D00/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Something like this could work.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DOS2EE/ref=mp_s_a_1_19_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478480349&sr=8-19&keywords=baby+gate
The nursery is basically my daughter's nursery with some girly details switched out for boyish ones.
We didn't have the budget to buy new, and are "reuse what is use-able" people anyways. Nursery furniture are largely hand me downs and craigslist finds, and the furniture in my daughter's (19 month) "big girl" room was all built by my husband! With an eye towards the montesorri style, i.e., a tiny armoire that is her size! Back before my daughter was born, my husband also painted the mural in the nursery and made the mountain wall art, and we worked together to make the wall piece featuring the post cards from the 22 national parks we visited on our honeymoon.
I'm not that big on the rug in baby boy's room (I prefer something easier to clean) ... but it was in our home office and my husband pushed to reuse it.
In my daughter's room, I need someone with a better eye for such things to arrange the gauze, I basically threw it up there for this picture. We also plan to paint the hand me down kid's table a different (solid) color.
Top Five links, per the new rules (amazon FTW!):
> Your weekend ignore training regime, was that again in an x pen? Where you frequently went in/out of the room but not pen?
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My puppy is a 16 week old Indian pariah mix that we've had since she was 12 weeks (though separated from her mother at <6 weeks, since that's the age the fosters found her at as a lost stray). The breed is known for its social playing, intelligence, but is also not big on cuddling.
I don't have an X-pen, but we do have a puppy gate: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089HDZYY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 that has been a lifesaver.
Cords have been moved behind big furniture, like the couch, where she can't reach them.
My dog has a lot of food-toys and chews.
Food ball: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ARUKU0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Bob-a-lot: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YHB8EI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
"Wood" stick we use to lure her away from tempting wooden furniture legs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0754P3NSC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Solo-playing works best with toys that make a noise or move on their own (at least for my puppy). We've found a hard golf ball that noisily rolls across the floor (debatable whether this is a good idea; right now our puppy is too small to fit it fully in her mouth, let alone choke on it, but it's definitely hard enough that I worry she might break a tooth. But no signs of aggressive chewing yet), but she also likes other balls and stuffed toys (which she just takes in her mouth and shakes about wildly).
IMO, the food-dispensing toys are a must-have.
We also leave her dog bed and crate available in this space, and a blanket on the floor, that she likes to sit on while she chews.
Weekend training regime is the same as anything else. Dog in the living room, living room closed off with puppy gate so she can't follow us out, and is in a relatively puppy-proofed space, and toys and chews left strewn about.
She mostly sleeps through the day, now, knowing we won't engage with her playing. If she's being too noisy or needy, I'll leave her alone in the puppy-gated living room and work in another room.
I hope this helps!
I got this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WLGV08/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I have tested in on myself and it went off when it was supposed to and it was loud! Small and comfy too so I don't see it bothering a baby. Cheaper than the owl sock thing (I had to choose between them)
Also I swaddled both my kids for about 4 months and they're fine. Just make sure it's not loose
You're right, we have something similar in the US. My hubby bought these: http://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Helper-Electrical-Outlet-Standard/dp/B00081J3OU