I'm needing anti slip for wooden stairs leading up to a sleeping loft so my grandsons wont fall. They are usually barefooted - hurt their feet??
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I've walked over mine barefoot without problems but I only put enough on steps to do the job & don't slide feet across it. If your grandkids play on steps, it could scrap feet. It's course but I wouldn't think it would peel the skin off feet. But it also depends on how often they use steps & how careful they climb them. Good luck!
1762978
This is a fairly coarse grit and if they are like my grandkids, they could easily scrape their feet. It's a personal call. If they are careful, and don't run up or downstairs, it might just work out. Good luck!
1762979
It's a pretty coarse material so it may scrap a bit, but since you're putting it on stairs there's a good chancesthe won't be running or shuffling their feet so it may be ok. I tested mine out on bare feet and it isn't too bad as long you're not sliding your feet. But boys will be boys so its definitely a toss up.
882666
I have hardwood floors and the same concerns about scuffing. As with any chair or table, I always apply a felt stick on pad to the feet which can be found at any hardware or home goods store.
541998
there are rubber tips on the bottom of feet not heavy duty like a cane or walking stick but will definitely keep your floors from getting scratched I am very happy with the step stool
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I would be afraid of falling if used on wood floors. I have wood in my house and tested them. They are way too slippery on wood.
241981
It depend on how severe the foot drop is. My sons was pretty bad so the Velcro bands only worked for short time. If foot drop is minimal I'd spend the money otherwise no. He never complained about them moving around though.
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We also have some hardwood, and neither of our dogs have ever had any issues with traction or sliding. It really is a great product. Hope this is helpful & happy walking!Maybe Joe is applying too much if he's experiencing slippage, not positive, just a thought.
264519
The board has strips of something similar to corse sandpaper to help keep your feet from slipping. I regularly used it bare foot and it didn't bother me at all.
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I have had kids romping on these without incident. Of course with very small kids, one would expect parental supervision due to the height of the stool
264521
Non slip strips are not painful at all. They are like coarse sand paper strips so I won't slide.
1228011
The little half circle opening you see in the photos is where they put their foot to step in. As they get older and it gets lowered all the way down, they won't need to use it. Awesome item to have if you have a child that loved to help you.
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No I have granite floors and my grandson moves very easy. The shape of the whole walker stops them but it's great. We love it I purchased for my house when my grandson is over.
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My answer to you is to go in store and look for a lighter walker. My daughter was about 20 pounds when we got this piece. Though it has so much fun to it, she was not able to move in it at all. The lowest it will go was more like she was kneeling down. The middle adjustment, was to high, in addition to our carpeting floor, it was just impossible for her to move around. I just think that it's truly too heavy for children and that's just my opinion. Your grandkid being premie you have to be extra careful with what you offer him. Good luck finding his walker!
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The domes are soft, so they compress when a child steps on them no matter which way they are flipped. I think you would need a more rigid item if you wanted children to be able to step in and out of them.
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I can just tell you that so far in my short experience using the safe way traction slip stair treads on my outside concrete steps i am completely satisfied. I have a bad hip and have a hard time with stairs. Since putting these treads on the steps i use the steps with much more confidence. They have lasted thru days of rain and i have kept me steady on my feet. I hope that helps. Be safe.
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Try a different room. Flat floor like tile or linoleum, not a rug or carpet. You need to do it barefoot, with no shoes or stockings on either foot.Different readings? How much difference?
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I don't believe it would be a problem since they are like little socks. On my 'pub' style chairs, because they are moved so frequently, I first put stick-on floor protectors on the bottoms, then slipped the socks over. Weight does not seem to be a factor. Hope this helps!
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Absolutely that's where I use mine. Your choice of footwear will make a difference. Something without too much tread. I am thinking of buying a large floor mat like you'd use under the chair of a large desk but it isn't a deal breaker if your only option is to use it on carpeting.