MadVegetarian writes -
"Why lay down 50 bucks or more for a gate (that has less than a 2' opening), when you can MAKE exactly what you need for next to nothing?" - Link.
Looks like their version lets cats in and out while keeping small humans and dogs in/out.
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Dec 14, 2006 09:25 PM
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That actually does not look child-safe to me (I am a pediatrician). The gate looks like it has too much space below it. A child could wedge their head or limbs under it. The crib standard for safe spacing is no more than 2 and 3/8 inches. A safety gate should go almost all the way to the ground.
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yah, read the article - they mention why they did that.
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I did read the article. They want the cat to be able to get under. The problem is that that leaves enough space for a toddler to wedge themselves under the bottom of the gate. I am basing my observation on what I can see in the photos that are with the article. From what I can see, the gate looks unsafe.
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i saw this:
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WARNING: Do NOT use this approach with babies!
CAUTION: Toddlers will most likely test the gate!
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but telling folks it might not be safe is good, thanks for that.
since the design doesn't require it to be that high, it can easily be 2 inches or so as you suggested.
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guess you don't know much about cats and neither to they.
cat's will just go over something that small.
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How 'bout a solid panel with a cat hole (http://www.cathole.com/) in it?
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Plywood cut to fit and hinges. Under $20 and haven't lost a kid yet.
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