Editorial Policy

Purpose Our Editorial Policy explains how we create accurate, trustworthy, and useful content to help you select and install baby safety gates confidently.

Independence & Integrity We do not sell products and we do not accept payment for placement or positive coverage. Our recommendations are based on testing, fit verification, and user value. Affiliate revenue, where present, does not influence our picks.

Sourcing Standards • Primary sources: manufacturer manuals, safety standards (e.g., ASTM F1004), and direct product measurements. • Secondary sources: accredited labs, standards bodies, and child safety organizations. We avoid unverified claims. • We link to sources where helpful and cite critical specifications.

Review Process • Research: market scan, safety requirements by use case, and compatibility mapping. • Hands-on evaluation: installs across multiple scenarios (stairs, wide openings, renter-safe, pets). • Fit & Flow scoring: Fit, Flow, Finish, Future-proof, with scenario-based weighting. • Peer review: a second editor verifies measurements, claims, and safety guidance.

Updates & Corrections We update content as products change, standards evolve, or readers surface new edge cases. If we make an error, we correct it promptly with a dated note.

Affiliate Links & Revenue Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This supports our work and does not affect editorial decisions.

Product Samples If we receive samples, we disclose it. Samples are evaluated using the same criteria as purchased items. We do not promise coverage, and we donate or return items when feasible to minimize bias.

Safety & Compliance We align guidance with safety standards and manufacturer instructions. We highlight when hardware-mount gates are required (e.g., top-of-stairs) and call out trip hazards. Our content is for informational purposes and is not medical advice.

User Contributions If you share measurements or photos, you grant us permission to review them for personalized guidance. We remove personal data on request where feasible.

Editorial Tools We may use spellcheck and formatting tools to improve readability. All recommendations and safety guidance are reviewed by human editors before publication.

Contact Questions about our policy? Email [email protected].