tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post116314216950359665..comments2024-02-11T08:39:14.292-06:00Comments on Baby Toolkit: Mind the Gaps: Babyproofing a railing & banister without breaking the bankadriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-89415242122942349342023-08-20T06:45:30.680-05:002023-08-20T06:45:30.680-05:00We didn't want to use a clear barrier less bab...We didn't want to use a clear barrier less baby Geek think all open railings have invisible protective barriers.<br /><br />*lest baby Geek thinks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-74620142857154997002016-07-02T15:39:27.131-05:002016-07-02T15:39:27.131-05:00Any further movement on finding a replacement opti...Any further movement on finding a replacement option for this material?amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512787625614628894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-85424744632333944632014-05-26T22:42:25.986-05:002014-05-26T22:42:25.986-05:00Any update on a replacement? I'm interested i...Any update on a replacement? I'm interested in this and need it for our new town home. Our 15 month old daughter runs around all say, and the stairs are a big concern in our new home we're moving into mid June.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208392153460813592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-3465908372121267382012-07-11T13:07:31.813-05:002012-07-11T13:07:31.813-05:00Aaron,
Thanks for the heads up. I'll try to g...Aaron,<br /><br />Thanks for the heads up. I'll try to go visit and see if they have a comparable replacement.<br /><br />aadriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-24754319685875757182012-07-11T12:45:23.540-05:002012-07-11T12:45:23.540-05:00Hey, just an FYI - called the factory outlet of An...Hey, just an FYI - called the factory outlet of Anchor and they said that they no longer carry these awning skirts.<br /><br />Oh well.Aaronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-76565646101746230052009-04-28T13:43:00.000-05:002009-04-28T13:43:00.000-05:00tdkos:
It sounds like they're routing you through...tdkos:<br /><br />It sounds like they're routing you through the main office. The awning skirting you want is a remnant from the outlet store.<br /><br />The remnants run a lot less per yard (around $3 last time I checked).adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-77754561167120907802009-04-28T13:39:00.000-05:002009-04-28T13:39:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.tdkoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137898565399747602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-29170131391191489202009-04-28T13:38:00.000-05:002009-04-28T13:38:00.000-05:00tdkos:
Ask for the outlet store. They'll be able...tdkos:<br /><br />Ask for the outlet store. They'll be able to get you squared away.adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-21093232752033630992009-04-28T13:34:00.000-05:002009-04-28T13:34:00.000-05:00I think this is an awesome idea, however I am runn...I think this is an awesome idea, however I am running into some difficulty with ordering. It seems that when I call the number you have provided I usually get routed to a sales rep who will provide me with a local dealer's number. Usually noone knows what an awning skirt is. the closest I have come is something that costs $18/yard. Is there any other info that you could provide that might help me to get closer to what I want? Any info you can provide would be helpful. Thankstdkoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137898565399747602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-30803033661138239822009-03-24T10:22:00.000-05:002009-03-24T10:22:00.000-05:00You can call the phone number for the outlet and t...You can call the phone number for the outlet and they can probably hook you up.<BR/><BR/>1(800)575-2698 <BR/>(M to F: 8 - 4:30, CST)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05953752580633741241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-31216796221443196472009-03-24T09:10:00.000-05:002009-03-24T09:10:00.000-05:00Where can I find the pre-grommeted and presewn wea...Where can I find the pre-grommeted and presewn weather-resistant fabric? I want to use around the "landing" at the lake's edge at my home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-10905689338158875252009-03-23T11:59:00.000-05:002009-03-23T11:59:00.000-05:00anon:We moved our furniture away from the railing,...anon:<BR/><BR/>We moved our furniture away from the railing, and we kept Ranger clear of that margin for the most part.<BR/><BR/>He could retrieve a toy that rolled over there, but he wasn't allowed to play there or lean on it.<BR/><BR/>This is a standard rail height (at our house), so I decided that we'd do best to teach Ranger about safety rails as soon as he was mobile.<BR/><BR/>If the opening gives you nightmares, you might call a carpenter and see if they have any ideas, but it will probably cost quite a bit and be a permanent or semi-permanent installation.adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-90062593397307215482009-03-23T11:10:00.000-05:002009-03-23T11:10:00.000-05:00What about the top of the railing? I have a phobi...What about the top of the railing? I have a phobia of the kids climbing on something near the railing overlooking the basement and falling right over the top to the basement below. Help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-7235523833846962462009-03-06T11:53:00.000-06:002009-03-06T11:53:00.000-06:00anonymous:Our house was built in '78, so we may ha...anonymous:<BR/>Our house was built in '78, so we may have very similar railings.<BR/><BR/>The awning skirt comes in a variety of lengths. We chose one that left a 4 inch gap at the bottom. At the time I shopped for it, I could have bought longer skirting and cut it to fit fully. I just liked the look of the bound edge.<BR/><BR/>The gap now leaves an opportunity for our 3 year to send little cars and other toys careening off the ledge, so consider yourself duly warned.adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-73043535461621345602009-03-06T11:48:00.000-06:002009-03-06T11:48:00.000-06:00What a great idea! I am going to try this in my h...What a great idea! I am going to try this in my house, I have alot of banister length to cover in my second floor (of a contemporary home built in '77). did you have to cut the skirt horizontally (was it tall enough for your banisters)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-252886610165018572008-05-25T00:08:00.000-05:002008-05-25T00:08:00.000-05:00Hi Jennifer-As far as I know, Anchor's never had t...Hi Jennifer-<BR/><BR/>As far as I know, Anchor's never had the awning skirt available through their web site (the inventory fluctuates too much, I think). You can call their outlet store during normal business hours CDT (closed holidays) and get great customer service.adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-59494190874363976682008-05-24T20:41:00.000-05:002008-05-24T20:41:00.000-05:00Hi, it's been awhile and it seems Anchor doesn't h...Hi, it's been awhile and it seems Anchor doesn't have the awning skirt on their site anymore. At least I can't find it. Do you have any suggestions? I really like your solution.<BR/>JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16046972520174295027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-1164994660997935192006-12-01T11:37:00.000-06:002006-12-01T11:37:00.000-06:00Excellent idea, and good write-up.Excellent idea, and good write-up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-1164980260353273552006-12-01T07:37:00.000-06:002006-12-01T07:37:00.000-06:00Hi, Erin-Thanks for reading.Our house was built in...Hi, Erin-<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading.<BR/><BR/>Our house was built in 1979 and the railing's spindles are definitely wide enough to let a child through in some places (where it meets the wall, for instance). Other places a determined toddler might just get his head stuck.<BR/><BR/>Even if they weren't, one other reason for our babyproofing measure was to limit the amount of dropping access to our delicate porcelain tiles below.<BR/><BR/>JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754630905553914941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-1164959127559652882006-12-01T01:45:00.000-06:002006-12-01T01:45:00.000-06:00Are your rails further apart than the slats on you...Are your rails further apart than the slats on your baby's crib? I was wondering about our very-similar situation (rails/balcony overlooking livingroom) but found that the builder had to conform to the industry standard (or whatever it is called) and that the distance between the rails are no more than 2 3/8 inches apart - which is the same for cribs.<BR/><BR/>I suppose your openings could be bigger if the house was built before the instituted standards or something...?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com