Baby Proof Spiral Staircase

Child proofing a spiral staircase.

Baby proof spiral staircase.

By kathy mathews november 17 2013 at 11 04 pm my sewing studio is a loft above our great room 400 square feet of gloriousness all for me. Any ideas on childproofing this spiral staircase. Just like a straight staircase a baby risks falling down the stairs once he becomes mobile. Although the idea is that your child won t be on the stairs unattended this will add an extra safeguard if he does happen to get there by himself.

These mats will give your child traction to keep from slipping and falling on the stairs. Here are some of the reasons why spiral staircases are especially difficult to babyproof. Lay out non slip mats on each of the risers of. They usually have very narrow openings.

Purchase and attach non slip mats on each riser of the spiral staircase. Often both sides but the two sides are almost always going to be different and each represent their own challenge. Install baby gates at the top and bottom of the spiral stairs. We ve considered a running plexiglass sheet or individual plexiglass panels.

If children are never upstairs alone you may only need a gate at the bottom. Of course i will have gates at top and bottom but my spouse would like me to cover the spaces between the railings and steps as well. They have at least one side that is a bannister rather than a wall. A spiral staircase adds elegance to any space but it s dangerous for a baby.

You should also ensure that it features child proof locks. Spiral staircases are a bit trickier to baby proof but it s a task that s necessary to protect your child from injury 2 this is a verified and trusted source.