I'm looking for tips on how to make an extra handrail/stair railing for small children. My son is two years old and I've noticed that he wants to go up the stairs like us adults (obviously never without adult supervision), but he can't reach the handrail.
How can I add an extra and secure handrail at my child's height? I've considered using rope but am unsure about how sturdy/safe that would be.
See image for how our handrail is mounted.
How can I add an extra and secure handrail at my child's height? I've considered using rope but am unsure about how sturdy/safe that would be.
See image for how our handrail is mounted.
The easiest way is probably to attach a handrail with the same principle you have but lower down. I have personally attached temporary handrails for the children while we renovate and miss the real handrail. I attached a planed wooden board with round milled edges on blocks of 45x70 studs and it has worked perfectly for several years. First, I screwed the blocks and then the board onto the blocks.
Good tips, but I would preferably not make any additional impact on the wall.
The best would be if I could somehow utilize the existing railing.
Maybe I'll end up doing as you suggested anyway. The stairs will probably be renovated at some point (after the kids have grown big enough).
The best would be if I could somehow utilize the existing railing.
Maybe I'll end up doing as you suggested anyway. The stairs will probably be renovated at some point (after the kids have grown big enough).
Measure the distance between the existing handrail and the wall. Loosen the current handrail slightly, place some suitable vertical slats behind the current handrail, and tighten the screws again so that they are clamped in place. Then you can attach a new handrail to the slats at an appropriate height.
Small children don't weigh anything, so the construction doesn't need to support elephants.
Small children don't weigh anything, so the construction doesn't need to support elephants.