BABELIO Safety Gate Door Fits for Stairs Narrow and Wide Doorways with Auto Close Easy Install No Drilling

This gate is really great - and I've had probably a dozen different brands/models/etc, all the pressure fit type (vs wall mounted). The auto-close feature works better and more reliably/consistently than any other one I've had. The mechanism to unlatch is really user friendly but definitely baby/toddler proof. The only downside is having to also lift; that may just be a downside for me because of muscle weakness. It's not really a problem, but I wish I didn't have to lift it. (Then again, it also ensures no little ones accidentally get through!) The setup was exceedingly simple, and I really appreciate that the package includes a few width adapters so it really fits well in any opening (within the specified range). I did have a small, seemingly inconsequential plastic piece break off a couple weeks after install. The gate functions normally without it, and it doesn't seem to be a pinch hazard. But I contacted the company (because they would know for sure), and they are sending me a replacement gate for free. So that's amazing customer service. 10/10 would buy again, and would try to buy from them for other products!! Read more

... to keep small children (older ones of around 3 will learn how to operate the gate latch) and medium to large dogs corralled and out of harms way - especially the kitchen while cooking. They can see and "talk" to you without getting under foot ... no banging / scratching and caterwaling at a shut door. Okay, they can still do that through the gate but usually it is less so; AND it is easier to keep an eye and ear on them. Once properly installed, it works well and is very sturdy and durable. There are a couple of different sized endpieces to adjust the gate's size to different size door openings. However, those just "fit" into the gate with nonlatching metal pins into holes in one or both sides of the main gate part. So you may have some trouble holding one or both of those in place while fitting and tightening the appropriately sized gate configuration into a door opening. Pins with popin round ball latches would help, but I guess that would add cost and be another part that could break. HINTS - it is probably best to install the gate on the nonopening side of the door, so the door can still be closed with the gate in place. The plastic screw adjustable metal screw barrels (two for each side, each with a circular padded head) for clamping the gate into the door frame just slip into holes on the gate (or extensions) and may fall out during installation if one is not careful. Also, it takes a good amount of hand strength to adequately tighten those (at least on one side) against the door frame to secure the gate - so you might need some thin channel lock pliers to help. BEWARE - the latching side of the gate is under strong outward tension and is only connected by a stiff rail at the bottom. SO, taking the zip tie off of its top portion before installation can make the install harder (must be squeezed manually together to install). As I sometimes put it away or change its location, I velcro strap that before taking it apart for relocation. Such a strap should actually be used / supplied by the manufacturer rather than a one use only plastic zip tie! ALSO, even with good tightening against the door frame, opening and closing the gate OR accidentally kicking the lower gate frame bar may result in knocking the gate out of alignment, which can cause the gate latch to not work well or at all. SO, avoid slamming and try to remember to step OVER that lower bar. Read more

The BABELIO Safety Gate has been exactly what we needed. Installation was incredibly simple — no drilling, no damage to the walls, and it took less than 10 minutes to set up. The pressure-mounted design feels very secure once tightened properly, which gave us immediate peace of mind. Read more

The physical gate is 5 stars however the instructions are only 2 starts hence the lower grade. Gate is made of metal and is strong enough to hold its shape as the tension bolts expand. The latch quality is excellent. When installed properly the gate swings shut and locks. When opened all the way it stays open. Missing notes for installation: The instructions are in the ziplock bag with "SAFETY GATE" in large letters. "User Manual (Guide) is below in a font half the size. The wall cups must be put on the tension bolts first. Place stick pads on but they don't tell you which side has the glue and peel off paper. Apply to the *outside* of each wall cup. The bolts don't screw into the gate, they use the same holes as the extension pieces which require a larger hole. So just push the bolt in, no need to screw them in.. Rotate the center round nut until it press against the gate frame and the other wall pad end against the wall. At this point make sure the gate is square, level, and centered on the wall. If this is not done correctly there is a chance the tension bolts could slide off the wall and the gate will fall down. This manufacture decided to use a ziptie to hold the door latch to gate to frame. If the door is sticking, slowly loosen the top bolts from either side until there is just enough room for the gate to swing shut without touching the gate frame. According to another company this gap is about 2mm. If the the top bolts are loosen too much the gate may not have enough tension to hold on to the wall. By the way that "Metal key" like object is used to help tighten the nuts. It fits into a slot on the outer ring of the nut. This gives more leverage to tighten the bolt. Hope these notes help. Once the gate latch is calibrated, it opens and closes as advertised. Read more

This gate is fantastic. I really like it. It’s sturdy and strong and easy to set up. It works great. Read more

Very solid and sturdy gate. Easy to assemble. Read more

Works as advertised and perfect for our poodle. Read more

The media could not be loaded. Installation was not as easy as I was expecting! It’s easy to understand how to install it but I definitely needed some help. I was hoping the gaps between the bars would be wide enough for the cat to get through but narrow enough to stop baby. Kitty cannot get through it. Overall, good height, it feels sturdy enough. I even rammed my head into it to check baby would be safe. Checks out! I needed all of the extension pieces and the width of the stairway is 43 in. I almost wish I got a wider gate. I love that it auto closes behind me and swings both ways. Read more