fire guard

[Stephen Blair]

hi guys, we have had our fire opened up for the last 2 months and have got by with a cheap and cheefull wee fireguard, but now my youngest has started crawling, does anyone have a fireguard they no longer use that they would like to sell or can recommend a good one for someone with kids, not looking for bespoke, i am looking for practicality and safety. thanks guys:thumbup1:

[Kev Stephenson]

If you want cheap and chearful argos do one that is adjustable width wise and will fasten to the wall to prevent it being pulled over when your little one decides to try and stand up using the guard.

[geoff]

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[felixthelogchopper]

My other half had a lot of success with her nephew by putting a rug in the danger area and telling him that he was not allowed on it when the fire was lit. It worked so well that he made sure the cat didn't get on it either

[geoff]

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[Stephen Blair]

thanks guys, if you met my 2 boys you would know this thing has to be made with h beams, and as far as keeping him off the matt, well i will try it, but the little monkey will just try and burn it lol

[chainsawdom]

kiddecare.com they do a baby dan fire hearth guard in black ive got one for my little boy.

[felixthelogchopper]

thanks guys, if you met my 2 boys you would know this thing has to be made with h beams, and as far as keeping him off the matt, well i will try it, but the little monkey will just try and burn it lol

 

I guess the mat idea will work better when he is a bit older. It was funny to watch a 4 yr old reading the riot act to his grandfather for going too near the logburner though

[Andy Collins]

When my oldest was tiny, I had one of those childproof guards, and it really worked well. Until I moved it to stoke the fire, he squeezed through quickly, pitched forward and stuck his hand on the grate. That had more effect on him than words or telling offs would ever have. He never ever came near the fire again when the guard was away. A harsh lesson learned the hard way. And it also goes to prove that however careful you are, the little devils are a jump ahead.

[Stephen Blair]

thats how we all learn Andy, poor wee guy.