Looking at your home from a toddler’s height
When we visit, we look at the home the way a small child would:
- Is there anything to climb? Plant stands, chairs, AC units and shoe racks near the parapet.
- Is there a gap? Under the railing, between bars, at the sides of the balcony.
- Can they lean out? Windows that open wide, especially beside beds and sofas.
- Are there stairs? Open stair sides in duplexes, villas and houses.
We then cover every gap we find, not only the one you called about.
Where we fit children safety nets in Bengaluru
- Balconies in apartments of every size
- Windows in bedrooms and living rooms
- Staircases in duplex flats, villas and owner-plus-tenant houses
- Terraces where children play in the evening
- Mezzanines overlooking double-height halls
Materials
| Part | Our choice for homes with children |
|---|---|
| Net | Thick UV-stabilised nylon or HDPE; knotless if you prefer |
| Mesh | Smaller than a standard safety net, so feet find no foothold |
| Anchors | Stainless-steel eye bolts at close spacing |
| Ties | On the outer side, away from small hands |
How we install
- Walk through the home and note every risk.
- Measure each opening, including gaps down to floor level.
- Fix anchors close together along every edge.
- Tension the border so the net cannot be pushed outward.
- Lace the net with extra ties at corners and the bottom edge.
- Close railing gaps and side openings.
- Test the net by hand at child height and explain your monthly check.
Common situations in Bengaluru homes
Towers with glass railings. The gap between glass and floor is easy to overlook. We close it.
Rented flats. Many families in Bengaluru rent. Nets are removable, and most landlords are happy to allow them.
Grandparents looking after children. When grandparents are caring for toddlers during the day, safe balconies and stairs make supervision much easier.
Monthly check
Look for loose ties at corners and the bottom edge, make sure no furniture has been moved against the net and check for picked or cut threads. Replace the net if it has been damaged.
Read more about children safety nets, or see our guide on how to childproof a balcony.
Before the visit
Note your child’s age and which rooms they spend time in. It helps if plant stands and chairs are moved off the balcony edge before our visit, so that we can get at the whole line.
