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GMI Keepsafe Expansion Gate
Featuring a simple construction that makes it perfect for pretty much any area of your home, the Keepsafe Expansion gate can really be a lifesaver. You only need a screwdriver to set it up!
This product is JPMA certified. It does not have any pinch points or other potentially dangerous parts. The offer includes all mounting hardware.
The release button can be tricky to operate with only one hand.
Wood
20.5 x 1 x 33 in; 5 lbs
Walk thru
Easy
No pinch or choke points
Best Value
Evenflo Position & Lock Gate
Coming from a company boasting one hundred years’ experience, this Evenflo lock gate will help you make your child stay safe and happy (and also in one room)!
The edges of the gate are protected with rubber bumpers. The installation requires no tools at all. The style is neutral so when aesthetics are in question, this little gate can fit pretty much anywhere!
The gate is not built to be super strong, so bigger toddlers can break through if they charge fast enough at it.
Wood
23.5 x 42 in.
Walk thru
No tools required
Safety rubber bumpers
Summer Infant Metal Gate
If you appreciate tough structures and classic gate designs typically found in the English countryside, this expansion gate might be a perfect option for dividing your house into safe, kid-friendly districts!
It features some secure mounting hardware for a solid fit. The door itself is easy to open and close. The color is neutral and can fit anywhere in your house without bringing your decor into peril.
It can be difficult to find the opening latch when it's dark.
Metal
32.5 x 34.5 x 3 in; 23 lbs
Walk thru
Hardware mounting needed
Soft scratch guard
North State Industries Expandable Swing Gate
As far as swing gates go, this North State model is one of the most versatile ones, as it can be used for many different purposes.
The gate is of brown color with white trim. This model is quite durable and can survive whatever your toddler cooks up for it. The door swings in either direction.
It's a bit too lightweight, so it can be breached if excessive force is applied.
Wood with metal frame
1.5 x 23.1 x 32.4 in; 6 lbs
Swing gate
Steel hardware
Reinforced with top metal bar
Safety 1st Naturals Bamboo Gate
Featuring a tough frame made from one of the hardest trees on earth, bamboo, this Safety 1st gate will survive anything and everything!
The gate features a sturdy bamboo frame. The panels that are fitted on the frame are made of 100% recycled plastic. It uses a pressure mounted system for setting it up.
The rubber stoppers can leave a small mark on the surface they're pinned against.
Plastic with bamboo frame
24 x 26 x 2 in; 4.3 lbs
Collapsible
Easy to install (pressure mounted)
Unusual, attractive design