They just didn’t seem interested in the fireplace. We never had any issue with my daughter or son when they were babies or toddlers. I opted for a super low cost option and just attached bubble wrap around the hearth with cushions on top and the fireplace was blocked off with a couple of vases of flowers.
However, if you have no intention of using your fireplace, I think a hearth cover with some corner and edge pads will be fine, along with some objects to block off the fireplace. I think adding a door and lock to the fireplace itself is a more costly option if you don’t already have these installed. To be honest, if you would still like to use your fireplace from time to time, I would go with a safety fence.
#Babyproof raised brick hearth install
You may also have other screws and fastenings to install each gate panel and the door. You will likely need to drill holes into the wall around your fireplace to installed mounted brackets for the gate to attach to. Install the gate making sure you read the instructions carefully.Purchase a fireplace fence based on these dimensions (fortunately many of these products are adjustable so it makes it a little easier to fit them to the size you need).Add at least 90cm to the length and width so you can work out what safety gate size you need (this will keep your baby at a safe distance from any flames and from the hearth itself.Measure the dimensions of your fireplace (and hearth if you have one).Here is a step-by-step process for installing a fireplace gate: Obviously you don’t want the safety gate to be so far back that it ends up taking too much space in your living room, but if you aim for at least 90cm from the hearth that should ensure your baby is far enough away from any hot flames and the safety gate won’t get too hot to touch. If you have an open wood-burning fireplace, then embers and sparks can pose a threat to your baby, so the safety gate should surround the hearth at a further distance than a gas or electric fireplace. What distance should the safety gate be from the fireplace?Ī lot depends on what type of fireplace you have. A fireplace safety gate should securely attach to the walls either side of the hearth and have a secure door so adults can access the fireplace if they need. It shouldn’t be a freestanding one as it could topple over and enable your baby to access the fireplace. However, you can’t purchase any old safety gate. So the easiest way to resolve this is to install a safety gate which encloses the whole fireplace and hearth, keeping your child at a safe distance. It could be the orange glow from a fire, the pile of wood or coal, or the chimney itself (which to an infant sort of looks like a magic hole!) Even for older children who may understand the risks of a fireplace, they can fall and hurt themselves on the solid stone or brick hearth. No matter what design they have, fireplaces seem to attract the prying eyes of every baby and toddler.
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