Basic guidelines for the use of pressure safety gates: Never use them at the
top of stairs, as there is always the danger of your child's weight
pushing them over. If you do use them between rooms, mount them with
the locking bar facing away from your child, and make sure they fit
snugly within openings to resist the strength of your child. Select a
child safety gate that has been designed for use with children and not puppies. Beware
of child safety gates with square openings as they may be easy for some children to
climb.