Fred’s iconic and innovative range of stairgates assures families safety and peace of mind
This Child Safety Week (2nd-9th June), the award-winning safety experts at Fred, are embracing this year’s theme ‘Safety is for Sharing’, as they share their expert knowledge and products to keep little ones safe within the family home.
Falls are the most common cause of unintentional injury in children – accounting for nearly 42% of hospital admissions in under 15s, according to Public Health Scotland. On average, a child under 5 is treated for a stair-related injury approximately every 6 minutes, so Fred is determined to share how integral it is to correctly childproof your home, and the importance of having a quality stairgate to prevent falls. Shockingly, 37% of parents have never installed a stairgate, yet 33% of parents state that their children have injured themselves falling on the stairs.
Exceeding EU safety standards and keeping families safe at home, Fred offers a number of different stairgate options to help prevent unnecessary injury, from wooden to clear view, with pressure or screw fit options.
Worryingly, the need for home safety has never been greater; shocking injury data has shown falls remain the leading cause of emergency hospital admissions for unintentional injury for under 15s, in Scotland alone, this accounted for 42% of hospital admissions last year*. A stark reminder that no home is accident-proof.
A true hero product, the Screw Fit Clear-View Stairgate, is a masterclass of ease and excellence for home safety. With a 2-way magnetic locking system, at-a-glance visual locking indicators and the FastMount™ installation system (that make it the quickest and easiest gate of its type to fit correctly), the high quality, contemporary stairgate fits seamlessly within any home.
Additionally, stairgates can be an incredibly useful tool to keep a home safe, whether it has a flight of stairs or not. Even in a flat or single-story home, a stairgate can be used to keep crawling babies or curious toddlers away from kitchens, utility rooms, or any doorways that could lead to potential dangers.
Fred’s Top Tips for Getting the Best from Your Stairgate:
- Choose the right gate for your space – Pressure-fit gates are great for temporary use, but screw-fit options offer greater security for high-risk areas like stairs.
- Measure carefully – Always measure the opening and check compatibility, especially if skirting boards or uneven surfaces are involved.
- Install correctly – Follow installation instructions carefully. Many injuries happen when gates aren’t properly fitted.
- Check the gate regularly – Over time, gates can loosen slightly with use. Regularly check fittings to ensure continued safety.
- Use gates beyond just stairs – Gates are great for separating pets, keeping children out of kitchens, or cordoning off laundry areas — not just for staircases.
The complete Fred range promises the highest quality and proudly exceeds safety standards to offer parents peace of mind within their family home, including easy to use safety locks and innovative stair gates.
For more tips for home safety this Child Safety Week, please visit Cheeky Rascals blog: https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/blogs/blog/5-pieces-of-must-have-equipment-to-help-keep-your-baby-safe
Founder of Cheeky Rascals, Selina Russell, commented,
‘We love to be involved with Child Safety Week every year, spreading as much awareness as possible on our website and social media, to share the importance of home safety. We are so passionate about sharing knowledge on home safety to protect children in the family home – it is so simple to prevent accidents with the right knowledge and equipment – and that’s where Fred comes in!’
Fred Safety | range starts from RRP: £6.99 | Stockist: Cheeky Rascals