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  "title": "Where to install a pressure mount baby gate",
  "question": "Which places in a home suit a pressure mount baby gate, and which places should be avoided?",
  "answer": "Qdos Auto-Close SafeGate: The gate can be used at the bottom of stairs, in openings or in doorways. The gate must not be used at the top of stairs.\nQdos Crystal Designer Pressure Mount Baby Gate: It is intended only for doorways, the bottom of stairs or as a room divider, installed between two strong rigid surfaces. The gate must never be used at the top of stairs because the bottom cross bar is a tripping hazard.\nQdos Spectrum Designer Baby Gate: For a wooden banister at the bottom of stairs, the Universal Stair Mounting Kit is likely needed. The QRF spindle head allows installation over quarter-round molding.",
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  "market": "US",
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      "value": "The maker says all Qdos baby gates are designed for indoor use only.",
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