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  "title": "Baby gates for wooden banisters and newel posts",
  "question": "Which baby gates can be fitted to a wooden banister or newel post?",
  "answer": "Qdos Universal Stair Mounting Adapter: The manual says the adapter mounts to most square and round banisters and between wood or wrought-iron spindles without screwing into them. Each adapter is designed for one banister, for a banister on one side and a wall on the other.\nQdos Pressure Mount Y-Spindles: The Y-spindles are an adapter that lets a Qdos pressure-mount gate be fitted where round banisters or spindles are present instead of a flat surface. The maker states the Y-spindles were designed and tested only for Qdos pressure-mount gates, so they are not for other brands' gates.\nQdos Spectrum Designer Pressure Mount Baby Gate: For a wooden banister at the bottom of stairs, the Universal Stair Mounting Kit is likely needed. The manual warns that children have died or been seriously injured when gates are not securely installed.",
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  "market": "US",
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