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If you want to curtail your toddler’s roaming but keep your walls hole-free, then the Clippasafe Advanced Auto-Close Gate should make the top of your shopping list. With a patented auto-close locking system, this safety gate actually closes itself, even if left a open just a fraction.
The Clippasafe Advanced Auto-Close Gate can be customised to suit almost any size stair or doorway, and even works in Nana’s 100-year-old house. As a barrier – for preventing my toddler Arielle from getting to the death-trap spiral staircase and the world’s most evil-tempered cat – this safety gate is sturdy and can take quite a lot of pushing and shoving.
The patented automatic shut and lock function is also great for forgetful people, ahem! And the other big selling point of the Clippasafe Advanced Auto-Close Gate is that a reversible cam enables it to open either way, which is especially useful when it’s used in doorways.
The Clippasafe Advanced Auto-Close Gate comes in three widths (standard, narrow, extra narrow), plus there are extensions supplied for larger openings. If you’ve got a staircase with newel posts, ‘Y’ spindles are available to help you fit the gate around them.
What we love
The Clippasafe Advanced Auto-Close Gate doesn’t involve any drilling into Nana’s wall, which is a relief, as it’s already falling down. It also means it’s ideal for families that are renting. Each hand wheel turns a spindle with a wall cup on the end until the correct tension is achieved. Once fitted it does seem sturdy, even on a slightly uneven staircase.
The auto-close system is really quite clever, and is useful for a busy household where there are people passing through all the time.
What to watch out for
I would probably find any safety gate slightly problematic to assemble and this is certainly no exception. Handing over the job to a mechanically-minded individual is what I’d recommend.
The other thing to watch out for is not to be over-zealous when you screw in the wall cups, as this tends to make the gate difficult to open and close.
Who is the Clippasafe Advanced Auto-Close Gate best for?
Couples who are renting and or grandma’s house
MadeForMums verdict
The Clippasafe Advanced Auto-Close Gate is an attractive safety gate with non-drilled wall plugs and a fab automatic locking system. Go easy when you’re screwing in those wall cups and you shouldn’t have any problem opening and closing it.
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Product Specifications
Product
Brand | Clippasafe |
Model | Advanced Auto-Close Gate |
Price | £32.99 |
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions | H:104cm W:75cm–82cm |
Size of gap it fits | 75-82 |
Features
Fixing mechanism | Pressure pads |
Made from | Painted metal |
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Accessories
Optional extras | 7.2cm, 14.4cm, 36cm and 79.3cm gate extensions |