B000U5FOT2
Comes with six removable and adjustable panels; encloses up to 10 square feet and is 30 inches high
Description :
Comes with six removable and adjustable panels; encloses up to 10 square feet and is 30 inches high
Extra tall 30" high 6 panel Superyard creates a safe, portable play area for young children and pets- encloses 10 sq. ft. Includes one gate panel with childproof double locking system. Metal Superyard sits on carpet,tilee, hardwood floors. Rubber pads prevent scratching. Easy to setup, take down and store. May be used for pets.
$149.99
$96.41

B000056HMX
Provides maximum safety for use in any extra wide or odd shaped area when mounting points do not line up directly across from each other

Description :
Provides maximum safety for use in any extra wide or odd shaped area when mounting points do not line up directly across from each other

The Configure Gate, with its unique sectional design, goes where standard toddler safety gates won't work. Three interlocking sections fit together in a bendable configuration that you can shape to the layout of your home. An adult-access, walk-through gate keeps grown-up traffic moving while toddlers are protected from unsupervised areas. The configure gate mounts safely on your walls and is made of strong tubular steel and covered with a nontoxic coating. Made in USA. 29-1/2Hx1Wx72L".
$200.00
$119.95

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Do your kids have a set bedtime? How about a bedtime routine that sets the stage for sleep? The Telegraph reports that according to Professor Tanya Byron, “we are in the midst of a “sleep deprivation crisis” that is “harming our children and young people with two million suffering sleep disorders in the UK”. Further, parents who don’t enforce an early and regular bedtime are to blame.

Ouch.

As if parents didn’t have enough to worry about, now our bedtime habits are being called into question? This study is based on habits in the UK, but I wonder what the numbers would be here. What are parents in the US doing to promote healthy sleep habits? Is it a priority in your home?

I have to admit that while I don’t care for the harsh “blame the parents for the demise of society” tactics that much of this article displays, at the heart of the issue I tend to agree. Sleep is vitally important for so many reasons, not limited to the health of our children.

When my boys were infants, I had two priorities for them: nourishment and sleep. I often joke about having “good sleepers” and that is true. I think they are somewhat genetically predisposed to sleep. But their good habits did not come without sacrifice on my part. We encouraged sleep and tried to help it come as easily as possible by keeping routines in place. Missing naps was almost never an option, keeping them up past their bedtime was reserved for special occasions and vacation, and we always set the stage for sleep by singing the same song and reading a story or two before tucking them in.

Now that Oscar is 4 and he doesn’t sleep during nap time, he still appreciates the mid-day rest and will tell me he is ready to go have quiet time. Calvin will look at me and say “night night” after lunch because he knows what happens next. And if I ever felt tempted to pat myself and my husband on the back for a parenting decision, it would be now.

That said, the time change has extended the afternoons and shortened the mornings, and we have gradually been slipping into later and later bedtimes. Before we knew it, Oscar’s 7pm bedtime suddenly became 8:30 because we went outside a little longer and ate dinner a little later. Right now, we can deal with it because we only have preschool 3 days a week and it starts long after the boys wake up. But I could see sleep being an issue if he had to get up early for school or daycare like so many kids.

Not mentioned in the article is my other top reason for enforcing bedtime: quality time with my husband. Granted, we don’t spend every night gazing into each other’s eyes, but we know there will be a break from the kids each night. We have jobs and sometimes we work or read. But having a couple of evening hours to chat uninterrupted has been essential for the health of our marriage.

I agree with Byron that quality sleep is essential for our youth, but I also know that parents have busy schedules and different needs than my family. We are all doing the best we can as parents and we have different strengths and weaknesses. I share my experience not to judge, but to open up the floor for discussion.

I’d love to know your thoughts on bedtime. Do you have a set routine in your home?

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B000P007FI
No Drilling
Description :
The beauty of todays homes is the diversity of designs and materials used for stairways, room openings and doorways. Because of this, the installation of child safety gates can be difficult since a one size fits all gate design does not exist.
In the Stairway Gate Installation Kit (Model K12), KidCo has assembled the materials and fasteners necessary to properly install any child safety gate to stairway banisters, without drilling into your expensive, decorative wood.

One kit is required for each side of the gate that is being mounted to a banister; and only the most basic tools are needed to assemble any good child safety gate.
For use at the top or bottom of stairs with hardware or pressure mount gates. The hardware is designed to fit square posts 2 1/2in - 3 5/8in wide or use the included insert for round post installation.
FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER PLEASE CONTACT KIDCO AT 1-800-553-5529

Stairway Gate Installation Kit (K12) by KidCo

This item is not to be confused with KidCo Safety Gate Installation Kit or Kidco Gate Installation Kit or The KidCo Gate Installation Kit model K10 which has hardware such as screws and plastic tie straps, but no clamps.)

I wanted to put a pressure-mounted baby safety gate at the bottom of stairs that have a banister (i.e., handrail and balusters) on one side, but I didn't want to drill holes into the newel (i.e., the thick post typically at the end of a bannister). Also, the newel was about 3" wide, which looked too large for Y Spindle for Gate Installation (2 Pack) from KidCo or Safety Innovations GM6 Baluster Mounting Kit by Safety Innovations.

This product worked great after installation on the square and round parts of the newel. The pressure-mounted gate is secure against it (and the manufacturer claims that it also works with gates that would otherwise be screwed into a wall).

However, installation took about 30 minutes, which could have been shorter if the trilingual (English, Spanish, French) instructions had been better. You can see the instructions (aka "user guide") at the Kidco Web site. It has the following problems: (1) The font is quite small. (2) It has no diagrams of the 10 types of parts (clamp fronts, clamp backs, bolts, wood blocks, shims, round post adapters, finish washers, 1-1/2" screws, 1-3/4" screws, and a 36"x1"x2" wood piece). These would have been especially helpful for people who are not mechanically inclined, or for people whose first language is not English, español, or français. (3) It does not specify what tools are needed for installation: a Phillips screwdriver (to attach the clamps to the baluster), a level (to make the 36" wood piece perpendicular to the floor), a drill with 5/32" bit (to connect the 36" wood piece to the wood blocks inside the clamps), and a saw and sandpaper (if the 36" wood piece needs to be cut shorter). (4) The pictures for Figure 2 and Figure 4 are swapped. Figure 2 is supposed to show the round post adapters and Figure 4 is supposed to show the installed gate.

So I'm giving the product 5 stars and the instructions 3 stars, for an average of 4 stars.

$51.00
$32.95

B006OJIJVI
Can be mounted on angled surfaces

Kidco Angle Mount Safeway Gate (Black)

• Can be mounted on angled surfaces
• One hand adult operation of child proof latch
• Easily removed when not needed
• Hardware prevents swing out over stairs
• Heavy duty steel construction

Description :
The new KidCo Angle-Mount Safeway Baby/Pet Gate model G2101 (formerly G22) is a perfect choice where mounting points are not straight across from each other. The G2101 has angle-mount hardware that allows the metal gate to be installed in any position, including on angled banisters and walls. The hardware allows the gate to swing both ways and has a stopping feature to prevent the gate from swinging over the stairs. The hardware also allows the safety gate to be quickly released from its mountings as desired. It stands 31" high and is constructed of strong tubular steel. Perfect for the top of stairs, as a window barrier, or at a doorway. Mount directly to walls and banisters or add a gate mounting kit if you have hollw walls, baseboards, or don't want to screw into your banisters or woodwork. One-hand adult operation of child-proof latch. Basic gate fits openings 28" to 42.5" wide. Optional extensions available for larger openings. Available in Black. See Model 2100 for White color.Passes all ASTM and JPMA safety standardsAdjustable widthOne Optional G4201 10" Extension Kit for openings 42" to 52".Two Optional G4201 10" Extension Kits for openings 52" to 63".Note: Wood screws are provided with all wall-mounted gates for presumed installation into wood framework. Special surfaces such as brick, concrete, drywall or plaster will require different fasteners to achieve a secure installation. We offer Gate Mounting Kits with accessories and fasteners for various installation conditions.
$59.99
$49.95