With four children, we’ve tried a number of gates. Pressure mounts that slip around or are easily pushed down when the kids inevitably stand on them. (Wall Nannies do help for this!)
We eventually switched to the North State brand that mounts with hardware, which was a wonderful improvement because they’re so sturdy and stay in place. However, they do require routine adjustments to tighten the nuts that hold the width bolt in place. (Maybe one of these days I’ll JB weld it in place..)
But if you need a longer gate for a wider hallway or stairs, this is the one. Once it is installed (which is easy), it requires no finagling. We have had ours for 9 months and it has been slammed closed innumerable times, and continues to provide security for our kids. The gate swings all the way open so that it will stay open, but once past the “stay open” feature, will automatically close on its own, which is quite handy if you have children *and* are tired of saying, “close the gate please!” eleven thousand times a day.
Another handy feature is that the entire gate (minus the mounting brackets) moves out of the way in two literal seconds. A slide button on each end of the gate opens it off the pin and you simply lift the gate up and away from the mounting brackets. Reinstalling is just as easy.
Love this gate. Best purchase we have made in the childproofing category.
| Mounting Type | Hardware Mount |
|---|---|
| Target Species | Dog |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Age Range (Description) | Baby |
| Product Dimensions | 7.17 x 7.17 x 2.99 inches |
| Item model number | 4934S |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Safety warning | Check the included instruction manual for a complete list of safety warnings. You will also find the PDF of the manual on the Amazon listing |
| Maximum height recommendation | 30 Inches |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Material Composition | Metal |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | Baby Gate |
| Batteries required | No |
| Specification met | certified frustration-free |
| Item Weight | 4.41 pounds |
| Country/Region of origin | China |
