I would like to create a solution to block the driveway from our property (the only way out from the property). This is to ensure that our daughter doesn't wander off when we're not looking. I was considering a solution with a net that's easy to set up and remove when you need to go in and out with the car. But it can't be a net that she can put her head through. As seen in the picture, the driveway is a slope with borders on each side. How have other parents done this (besides keeping an eye on the children all the time)? Do you have any suggestions?
Well, a gate would have been good if the ground was level, but it slopes. Isn't there some kind of posts with a net that you can easily put up and take down? The opening is about 5 meters.
Yes, a gate would have been good if the ground was flat, but it slopes. Isn't there some form of posts with netting that can be easily set up and taken down? The opening is about 5 meters.
We had the same dilemma with our driveway, so I built a couple of light sawhorses from leftover treated decking that I put there when needed. Otherwise, I use them as, well, as sawhorses!
Wouldn't it be better if the driveway is outside the fence, meaning the fence is between the garden and the driveway? Then you could drive in and out without problems (and be quite sure that there is no child behind the car when you start to back up).
A proper flower box you assemble from wood on each side, which can also double as a foundation for a double gate. A couple of cement slabs at the bottom if it doesn't become heavy enough. Then you don't have to build anything permanent as this sounds like a somewhat temporary problem.
The idea was to set up the net during the day when you're outside, but that might be difficult...?
If I'm going to build a gate, how should I do it then? It will be a very long gate hanging on a hinge on one of the sides with a concrete foundation in the flowerbed?
Is there anyone who can sketch a construction? I would be grateful!!
We have done as "Polyene" described and fenced off the plot from the driveway with a fence and gate, and it works great. This way, you don't risk backing over either children or dogs Sounds a bit complicated with a net, and especially not so nice. Perhaps purchasing a villa gate?
... How have you other parents done it (besides keeping an eye on the kids all the time)? Do you have suggestions? ...
Now I will take the liberty of being one of those old-man know-it-all grouches
Preschool-aged children should never be left unsupervised!
There are probably a thousand other ways for the little one to sneak out, or for that matter, get hurt in the yard, even if you arrange a secure gate at the driveway, so I wonder if you're fighting an uphill battle.
When the child wants to go out, you go out with them. When you want/need to go in, you take the child in with you.
And yes, I have two children, and we didn't have fences and gates around the entire yard when they were little either
A kind of electric fence that you use to keep wild boars away should work well, right?
After the first escape attempt, you probably don't even need to keep the power on! ;-)
Sounds a bit complicated with a net, and especially not so nice. Perhaps purchasing a villa gate?
