Best baby gate on Reddit
139 reviews from r/daddit, r/BabyBumpsCanada, r/beyondthebump and 15 more subreddits
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#1
Regalo
4.5
(12)
"I like the metal Regalo brand gate *without* the bar thing you have to step over at the bottom."
"They're easy to set up, sturdy, and have a pet door (if you need one)."
"I used the Regalo 2 in 1."
"Regalo brand gates with a bannister attachment!"
"This is the one I use! Perfect for us, no issues at all and easy setup/install."
"We have been very happy with the Regalo Home Accents Super Wide Safety Gate."
"We’ve been satisfied with Regalo. We have two."
"We picked up some Regalo gates from Target/Buy Buy Baby, and they’ve been holding up really well."
"Regalo or safety first baby gate."
"Can be strung together to make as long as you want."
#2
Kidco
4.4
(12)
"Brands/models: Kidco configuregate, BabyDan Flex, Cardinal XPanda gate, Qdos construct-a-safegate."
"Kidco has the most mounting gates and features I found."
"I would recommend just wrapping the entire staircase with a configure style gate."
"Configure style gate. These are brand options: -Kidco Configure -BabyDan Flex -Cardinal Xpanda -Qdos Construct-a-safegate"
"These are 4 brands/models that would work for your needs. Kidco configure gate Cardinal Xpanda BabyDan Flex Qdos Construct-a-safegate."
"It feels highly stable. My LO likes to lean against it and look downstairs."
"It attaches to the wall if you are ok with drilling."
"Brands/models: Kidco configuregate"
"You can add 2 - 10” extensions to cover that span."
"I ended up going with a couple Kidco Configure Gates."
#3
Cardinal
4.9
(8)
"My preferred top of stairs gate is the Cardinal SS30."
"My preferred top of stairs gate is the Cardinal ss30."
"My preferred hardware mounted top of stairs gate is the Cardinal SS30."
"My preferred gate is the Cardinal SS30. It is easy to install and swings fully."
"My preferred hardware mounted gate is the Cardinal SS30."
"For the top of stairs, make sure it's the kind that drills into the wall and opens with a latch."
"We’ve had them for years and they have held up really well."
"Brands/models: Cardinal XPanda gate"
#4
Retract-a-Gate
4.3
(8)
"Retract a gate, the official company that locks. Not the shitty knock offs from Amazon."
"I recommend a retractable gate for everyone for the top of the stairs to limit the risk of a standard swing gate."
"We use a retractable baby gate that latches on the opposite side. Works fine for our purposes!"
"Could work, with bannister adapter kits if you don't want the damage the wood."
"I installed a Retract-a-gate and have been happy with it."
"The gate we bought was from the brand retract a gate."
"The gate we bought was from the brand retract a gate and we bought some kind of adaptor that adhered to the glass."
"We have it and like it a lot."
#5
Baby Gate
4.4
(7)
"It has curved fittings for railings that won’t damage!"
"We have awkward stairs too and we used a gate like this is put it wall to wall with about a step or two away from the last stair."
"They got this: Instead of enclosing the circle they just had a long rigid line up the wall that blocked the stairs."
"I’d suggest this one we use!"
"This one worked nicely for the top of our stairs."
"You could build a wooden frame for the sides that clamps on. Even something so simple as some cut two by fours sandwiching the glass or metal. Then attach a regular baby gate to this."
"We used the above."
#6
Evenflo
4.4
(5)
"LOVE it. Easy to install, easy to use."
"We have this one and it’s great."
"Both Evenflo and The First Years make reliable pressure-mount gates."
"We have this one and it has worked well."
"We have this evenflo one and it's very stable."
#7
Amazon
4.4
(5)
"Would work perfectly."
"This is what we used for our very similar stair landing."
"Maybe you could put one of those on the edge of the landing."
"Have you checked Amazon for L Shaped baby gates??"
"I think a retractable gate where you zip tie the hooks to the metal rails might work"
#8
Retractable Gate
4.0
(5)
"We switched to retractable gates, which are working better. They also handily roll away when not in use."
"You could try searching for the Bily retractable gates on Amazon. They're mesh and really long so they can cover a wide area."
"I would do one of those retractable ones! They screw into the wall and the other side too."
"Consider a broader gate across the whole stairwell. We have a retractable gate that spans about 6-7 ft."
"We have a retractable one and it came with super strong adhesive for affixing it to glass staircases."
#9
Cardinal SS30
5.0
(4)
"My preferred top of stairs gate is the Cardinal SS30."
"You should install a hardware mounted full swing gate, my preferred choice is the Cardinal SS30."
"You can mount a cardinal ss30 hinged on the left wall."
"Cardinal ss30 hinge side attached to a spindle mount kit."
#10
Summer Infant
5.0
(4)
"We just used a regular white Summer Infant gate system."
"They’ve been great! The extra height is a lifesaver."
"We have that one now for 4 years almost."
"It's extremely secure!"
#11
Safety 1st
4.5
(4)
"The way it hardware mounts to the walls still allows you to have tall baseboards without a gap at the bottom."
"We have the Safety 1st Ready to Install gate and it's great."
"Safety 1st Easy Install Walk-Through Gate, Black."
"We use similar gates but not this brand."
#12
Dreambaby
3.8
(4)
"They come with banister adapters, are easy to open, and feature an auto-close function."
"Something like this would work."
"I bought the below playpen. You can take it apart put the gate next to it."
"Avoid Dreambaby- we’ve had two of their gates break after only a few months of use."
#13
Cardinal Gates
5.0
(2)
"Got great reviews and is easy to relatch."
"Cardinal Gates Stairway Special."
#14
Cardinal Gates SS30
4.5
(2)
"My preferred hardware mounted gate is the Cardinal SS30."
"My preferred gate is the Cardinal ss30, it should work in that space."
#15
Summer
4.5
(2)
"I love that they have the post conversion kit for wall mounted gates."
"I use summer gates because they work well, look nice and are simple."
#16
Custom Baby Gate
4.0
(2)
"You could make a gate that has hinges on the railing post, and on the house side, it could fasten into a hole in the deck."
"Friends of mine used two bits of wood pinned them either side of the railings creating a more useful surface."
#17
Laszlo Retracting Gate
4.0
(2)
"I used shower glass clamps to attach wood posts, which I spray painted black."
"The stretchy, expandable gate is helpful for the oddly shaped spaces."
#18
Kidco ConfigureGate
4.0
(2)
"A configure style gate spanning both up down."
"You’re looking for a Configure style gate. Brands/models: Kidco configuregate, BabyDan Flex, Cardinal XPanda gate."
#19
unknown
4.0
(2)
"Maybe a super long one that goes all the way around the stair landing."
"A combination of these adapters and this baby gate could work for you too."
#20
BabyDan
4.0
(2)
"Brands/models: BabyDan Flex"
"If you have a wall to wall option all the way across."
#21
Punch Free Retractable Baby Gate
5.0
(1)
"Look up punch free retractable baby gate. They come with adhesive that can stick to the glass/metal."
#22
Amazon Expandable Baby Gate
5.0
(1)
"Try this one, it's also expandable."
#23
Amazon Wooden Mount for Baby Gates
5.0
(1)
"Get a wooden mount for your stair posts. They make some specifically for baby gates."
#24
Safety First Hardware Mounted Baby Gate
5.0
(1)
"The recommendation was to use a hardware mounted baby gate at the top of the stairs."
#25
Hardware Mounted Baby Gate
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely you should only ever use a hardware mounted gate at the top of the stairs."
#26
Swing Open Baby Gate
5.0
(1)
"There are gates that screw into the walls and swing open like a door."
#27
Safetots
5.0
(1)
"It’s been great for 4 years so far!"
#28
Safebeginnings
5.0
(1)
"She often speaks about pressure mount gates not being safe at the top of stairs."
#29
Comfy Cubs
5.0
(1)
"Something like this. Anchor by the fire place and to the right of the stairs."
#30
Custom Gate
5.0
(1)
"If you’ve got the budget, consider getting a custom gate built. We had one made for our deck, and it’s been a game-changer."
#31
Albott Playpen
5.0
(1)
"Honestly, Albott Play pen on Amazon or a similar one from different company. come apart as panels and worked great."
#32
Comomy Extra Wide Baby Gate
5.0
(1)
"Another option is an “extra wide baby gate”. I got one on Amazon that can span 198” by Comomy on Amazon but there are tons of options."
#33
Inspirer Studio Panel Playpen Barrier
5.0
(1)
"They make baby gates for larger spaces with 90 degree angles for awkward spots like this."
#34
Safety Innovations No Hole Stairway Baby Gate Mounting Kit
5.0
(1)
"They make plastic wrap type things for wooden banister posts."
#35
Regalo 2-in-1 Stairway and Hallway Wall Mounted Baby Gate
5.0
(1)
"We used these and were happy with them."
#36
Cumbor Baby Gate for Stairs
5.0
(1)
"Mom's Choice Awards Winner-Cumbor 29.7"-40.6" Baby Gate for Stairs."
#37
KidCo Custom Fit Adjustable Autoclose Gate
5.0
(1)
"I have a KidCo Custom Fit adjustable autoclose one that we really like."
#38
Summer Deluxe Infant Wood Gate
5.0
(1)
"So we bought the Summer Deluxe Infant Wood Gate for stairwell and because it is wood we actually cut off a piece of one of the beams."
#39
Puppy Gate
4.0
(1)
"They make puppy gates that rest on the floor that you can set up in a circle like a pen or just set them up in one long line."
#40
Top of Stairs Gate
4.0
(1)
"You can look for gates called "top of stairs" gates for some suitable options."
#41
Qdos
4.0
(1)
"Brands/models: Qdos construct-a-safegate"
#42
Retractable Fabric Baby Gate
4.0
(1)
"So far it's worked great!"
#43
BabyDan Flex
4.0
(1)
"A configure style gate spanning both up down."
#44
Cardinal XPanda Gate
4.0
(1)
"A configure style gate spanning both up down."
#45
Qdos Construct-A-SafeGate
4.0
(1)
"A configure style gate spanning both up down."
#46
Toddleroo Superyard Duo Extra Wide Gate and Playard
4.0
(1)
"Something like this."
#47
Retractable Mesh Gate
4.0
(1)
"It works well for the bottom of the stairs."
#48
Costway 6-Panel Wall Mount Adjustable Baby Safe Metal Fence Barrier
4.0
(1)
"Something like this (not recommending the brand)"
#49
Toddleroo
4.0
(1)
"These “walls” worked for us with similarly un-gate-able stairs."
#50
Perma Child Safety
4.0
(1)
"We use the pressure mount Perma child safety gate."
#51
Safety Innovations
4.0
(1)
"You need a mounting kit for each side."
#52
QDOS
4.0
(1)
"QDOS Crystal gate will look really nice with those stairs."
#53
Safety First
4.0
(1)
"Safety first brand - google it -"
#54
Baby Safety Gate
4.0
(1)
"We used these guys for our staircase and fireplace after trying some gates I bought myself broke in the first month."
#55
Cardinal Gates XpandaGate
4.0
(1)
"We have one similar to this to cover some unusually shaped corridors in our house, it looks classy."
#56
dearlomum
4.0
(1)
"What about something like this?"
#57
Outdoor Baby Gate
4.0
(1)
"I came across an awesome baby gate that fits perfectly for outdoor spaces. It's designed to handle rain and the elements."
#58
Dreambaby Newport Adapta Baby Gate
4.0
(1)
"Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Dreambaby-Newport-Adapta-Baby-Gate/dp/B01MRVBBQS/"
#59
Babydan Autofoldable Gates
4.0
(1)
"We have the Babydan autofoldable gates because our stairs are an awkward shape."
#60
Dreambaby Newport Adapta Auto Close Gate
4.0
(1)
"[This one](https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dreambaby-newport-adapta-auto-close-hardware-mounted-freestanding-safety-gate-black/12335616) from Best Buy says it's safe for top or bottom of stairs."
#61
Long Baby Gate
4.0
(1)
"Buy the long gates and put them around the stairs, so you only have to buy one and the stairs remain free and safe."
#62
Babelio Metal Baby Gate
4.0
(1)
"I have this type of setup and bought this gate: Babelio Metal Baby Gate."
#63
Babelio Extra Tall Baby Gate
4.0
(1)
"I found the Babelio Extra Tall Baby Gate on Amazon."
#64
Carlson Pet Products Design Paw Arched Flexi Pet Gate
4.0
(1)
"We used a wall mounted one with this brand, and this pressure mounted one is expandable."
#65
BabyBond
3.0
(1)
"Something like this may work if you zip tied the hooks to the metal railing."
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