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Babelio Auto-Close Safety Gate (66-101cm) | NDIS Home Safety Aid
Babelio Auto-Close Safety Gate (66-101cm) | NDIS Home Safety Aid
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Building Capacity & Independence
- Auto-Close Reliability: Uses a gravity-fed hinge to close and lock the gate automatically, ensuring safety for parents with mobility aids who cannot turn back to latch a gate.
- Elopement Risk Management: Provides a robust 76cm high barrier to restrict access to unsafe areas like kitchens or stairs for children with flight risks or limited safety awareness.
- Versatile Fit System: Expanding design covers widths from 66cm to 101.6cm using included extensions, adapting to various hallways and doorways without needing custom builds.
- Damage-Free Installation: Utilizes a pressure-mount system that requires no drilling, making it an accessible safety modification for participants living in rental properties.
- One-Handed Operation: The ergonomic double-lock handle allows adults to open the gate easily with one hand, facilitating movement while carrying items or assisting a child.
Frequently Bought Together
Establish a secure home environment and manage safety risks effectively with the Babelio Auto-Close Safety Gate. Classified as low cost assistive technology, this adjustable barrier is designed to support NDIS participants who are parenting with a disability, or for families managing children with Autism (ASD) or Intellectual Disability who exhibit wandering behaviours (elopement).
Creating "safe zones" within the home is essential for reducing the need for constant, high-intensity supervision. This gate features a pressure-mounted system that installs without drilling, making it ideal for rental properties or temporary setups. Uniquely, the auto-close gravity mechanism ensures the gate swings shut and latches automatically behind you. This is a vital feature for parents using mobility aids (like walkers) or those with limited hand dexterity, ensuring the barrier remains secure without requiring a physical backward reach or two-handed operation.
How This Device Supports NDIS Participants
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Elopement Prevention: Creates a physical barrier to prevent children with a lack of safety awareness from wandering into high-risk areas like kitchens, stairwells, or external exits.
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Parenting with Disability: The auto-close feature supports parents with reduced mobility or upper limb weakness, ensuring the gate locks automatically without needing physical force or twisting movements.
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Visual Zoning: Provides a clear visual boundary for participants who struggle with abstract rules, reinforcing "no-go" zones to support behavioural regulation.
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Rental Friendly Safety: The pressure-mounted design allows for safety modifications in rental accommodation without damaging walls or requiring complex carpentry.
Key Features & Benefits
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Hands-Free Auto-Close: The gate automatically closes and locks behind the user due to gravity, preventing accidental breaches if a carer forgets to latch it manually.
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Wide Adjustability: Fits openings from 66 cm to 101.6 cm using included extension kits, making it versatile for standard doorways, wide hallways, or the bottom of stairs.
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Double-Lock Mechanism: Features a secure latch that is easy for adults to operate with one hand but difficult for children to open, balancing accessibility with safety.
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Pressure Mounted: Installs quickly using tension bolts, eliminating the need for drilling holes, which supports participants who cannot perform structural modifications.
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Dual-Swing Action: The door swings open in both directions (180 degrees) for flexible movement but includes a stopper to limit direction when used on stairs for added safety.
Meticulous Specifications
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Product Type: Pressure Mounted Safety Gate
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Material: Metal
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Height: 76.2 cm
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Width Range: 66 cm – 101.6 cm (Adjustable)
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Mount Type: Pressure Mount (Hardware included)
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Mechanism: Auto-Close / Gravity Close
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Lock: Double-Locking Lever
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Opening Width: 60 cm (Walk-through space)
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Extensions Included: 1 x 14cm, 2 x 7cm
Package Includes
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1 x Main Gate Panel
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1 x 14 cm Extension Kit
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2 x 7 cm Extension Kits
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4 x Pressure Tension Bolts
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1 x User Manual
Funding & Eligibility
This product is designed to support daily living goals and is generally compliant with Core - Consumables funding.
- Support Item Name: Low Cost AT - Personal Care And Safety
- Support Item Number:
03_090000911_0103_1_1 - Budget Category: Core - Consumables
How to Order:
- Plan Managed: Add to cart and select "NDIS Checkout". This generates a formal tax invoice for your Plan Manager to pay via email.
- Self Managed: Purchase online for an instant tax invoice, or use "NDIS Checkout" if you prefer an invoice to upload to the MyPlace portal before paying.
- NDIA (Agency) Managed: Use the "NDIS Checkout" to generate a quote. We will then arrange a service booking (endorsement might be required).
*Participant's funding eligibility is subject to their individual NDIS plan goals.