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You may find yourself wondering: how do I choose the best retractable baby gate? The choice depends entirely on your living situation and the way that you’re using it. We’re here to help you find the baby gate that will work for your needs, and we’ve done this by compiling baby gates of all different types and sizes. We’re sure that you’ll find the one that works best for you!
Materials: What is the baby gate made of? Mesh seems to be the most common material, but there are also plastic baby gates and wooden ones. Choose the one that works best for you and your little ones!
Size: We’ll tell you the dimensions of the baby gates here so that you know how big they are. This won’t tell you how far they extend, but we’ll specify that in the description below so you get the best fit.
Color: What color is the gate? When you’re choosing a gate, this may or may not matter to you. We’ve included it just in case it does, and so you can make the decision that works best for you!
For Stairs: Baby gates that work at the top or bottom of stairs have special hardware that allows them to clip onto banisters and railings for stability. If you use it this way, you should get a stair-specific gate.
Outdoor: Can you use the gate outside? We’ll let you know here! Not all retractable baby gates are created equal, so we’ll let you know which are the most durable and can stand up to the weather.
One-Hand Operation: Operating the gate with one hand is something that is important for parents. While you’re holding a sleeping or fussy baby, you can’t work a complicated mechanism. We’ll let you know if you can open it easily here.
We’ve set out to show you the largest selection of differently-sized baby gates. There might even be a 100-inch retractable baby gate on our list! We want to give you the options that best fit your lifestyle, so we’ve included a little of everything. The top pick and budget pick are highlights, so make sure you check them out first. Then, move on to the other baby gates on our list. Keep your little one safe!
Heather Patton
Expert Researcher and Writer
Heather Patton is a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped. She has been creating high-quality content for over a decade and covers home, lifestyle, beauty, fashion products and more.
Article last updated on:
September 29, 2019
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