Which Baby Gate is Right for your Home?
Configurable Gates
Configurable Gates solve many tricky babyproofing problems because they can be configured to fit in so many different ways. These are perfect for fireplaces, long spans that need to be blocked off, creating play areas, and unique stairs
Pros:
Can be configured into may different arrangements with no maximum length
Auto-close feature means no action needed for gate to close behind you - great for homes with older siblings
They can be operated with one hand while holding a baby
Constraints:
Not appropriate for top-of-stairs use due bottom bar which can be a tripping hazard
Need to have a kink or bend in gate for stability, can’t be installed completely straight across an opening
Options:
Black
White
Top of Stairs Gate
Top of Stairs Gates are the only gates sturdy and safe enough to be installed at the top of a stairway.
Pros:
They are rigid and sturdy for top of stairs use
They don’t have a bottom bar so they don’t pose a tripping hazard
They can be operated with one hand while holding a baby.
Constraints:
They are as wide as the opening they block, so when they are open they can block the corridor
They don’t close automatically so they need to be shut behind you
The maximum opening they can protect is 64.25”
Options:
Black Metal
White Metal
Wood (only up to 49.5”)
Retractable Mesh Gates
Retractable gates are a flexible and aesthetic choice for bottom of stairs and segmenting areas of a home.
Pros:
Retracts into a canister when not in use
Great for areas where the swing of a gate would be inconvenient
They don’t have a bottom bar so they don’t pose a tripping hazard
They can be operated with one hand while holding a baby
Constraints:
Not appropriate for top-of-stairs use due to flexible fabric
Require extra step of locking for maximum safety
Maximum opening it can protect is 72”
Options:
Black
White
