BabyDan Guard Me, Auto Retractable Stair Gate, Fits openings between 55-89 cm/21.7-35 in, White, Made in Denmark - Baby Gate/Safety Gate (Pet Gate/Dog gate)

Absolutely great product. I fully endorse as a brilliant, versatile, clever, auto retractable, one handed, stair-gate. Really smart stuff the way it fits together and really neat looking and unobtrusive when fitted. They are very robust and I have no issues if the dog jumps at them. I almost tried the mesh ones but reviews about them ripping easily put me off. VERY happy with these. I need x2 of these to keep my dachshund either upstairs or downstairs - depending where we are. All other gates we tried were either trip hazards or difficult to open/close one handed. You can see from the pictures that the openings/staircase are challenging due to the spindles - but these did the job, top and bottom, due to their versatility. At the top - although the instructions don't suggest it - I used the adaptability of one side fitted straight on - but the other using the sideway attach. Don't be offput by the instructions - they are actually very simple.

Like many other reviews I purchased the BabyDan Guard Me gate not for a child but for a dog. We already have a more traditional style BabyDan gate at the bottom of the stairs which has worked brilliantly for the last year However we’ve recently opened up a second entrance from our kitchen into a new sunlounge which couldn’t have a door but still needed a method of keeping our pooch from wandering through when we’re out of the house. We didn’t want a gate that had the usual bar across the base that could be a trip hazard so looked at a retractable solution instead. I looked at a few different styles on Amazon, coming very close to choosing one of fabric/netting construction, however other people’s reviews of dogs being able to push underneath didn’t fill me with confidence. My wife then spotted this Guard Me by BabyDan and I ordered it on the spot as I have been pleased with the performance of our existing gate. It arrives in a long but thin box, in which you’ll find a two fixing posts, all screws and spacers necessary, instructions (in English as well as several others) with clear diagrams, and the gate components. The gate will fit quite a range of opening widths so there’s a number of ways that you can put the gate together to give the correct sizing. Measure between the points that you want the gate to fit, in my case the opening was 765mm between a timber frame. Refer to the instructions and it will tell you which page then to go to for that width and type of fitting. You can choose to fit the gate on the walls either side of your opening if you like as the fixing posts can articulate to be at a 90 degree angle to your door. You’ll be told which panels you need to fit together to provide the right width of gate. It looks a little confusing at first, perhaps because you may need to disassemble the gate provided before you start, but it soon comes together. There are four long screws on the hinge side to mount to your door frame or wall, and three smaller screws on the latch side. There are then two further screws to hang and adjust the gate into the hinged frame. The only tool you’ll definitely need is a Philips screwdriver, but a power screwdriver or drill will be much quicker if you have them. Installation took me a steady half hour. The plastic that the gate is made from was a little surprising if I’m honest. It felt ever so slightly cheap, but then I suppose it needs to be a little on the lightweight side. That doesn’t detract from the product though. It has provided a solution to a problem and it works well. it’s quick and convenient, and can be operated with one hand. The gate opens with the slide and press of a button with your thumb. Very straightforward. Overall, I’m very happy with the BabyDan Guard Me, and certainly recommend it for its versatility and easy of use.

This is an excellent product. I was slightly unconvinced about using this rather than one of the traditional wood jobs but my wife and I are both very pleased with the decision we made. We have a bit of a non standard location we want to mount the gate, which means that the fact it folds into itself rather than just swings out is pretty useful. Let's be honest, this gate is still going to be on my wall when the kids are 20, so at least it's unobtrusive. I didn't find it very hard to install and the app instructions are excellent - lots of nice pictures / movies to show how to install it. I do have quite a bit of DIY experience tho it must be said. The ability to customise the gate to the correct width is also very good. It's also easy to open and shut one handed, which is useful whilst you're holding a baby. Sturdiness wise it's resisted our children giving it a good wiggle and kicking so far. One thing to note is that it would to be hard to mount at ground level if you've got skirting boards - this wasn't a particular issue for us, as it'd be pretty impossible for our son to wiggle under it and then round the first step (if he can do that he's not going to have an issue with the stairs!). If you did want it low down, you'd either need to mount on some wood packers or cut a bit of skirting board out.

My opinion of this is divided, depending on where you are planning on using it. I bought this to use on the stairs, because I didn't like the idea of having a gate with a bar along the bottom (trip hazard), but on receiving and checking the instructions, realised it doesn't come with any fixings for brickwork/plasterboard. In fact, if you're not using in a door frame, they recommend you fix a wooden baton to the wall before screwing in the gate - something that isn't clear from the product description or photos. I wasn't particularly happy with that and have since decided to get a pressure-mounted gate for the bottom of the stairs and am using this in a door frame instead. For the price I was pretty disappointed by that. The gate came mostly assembled, with additional sections that could be added if being used across a wide space. It was so easy to add new sections or remove them - the gate comes with a little clip that allows you to quickly slide out unnecessary sections, and additional sections just slide straight in and click once secure. The same clip is used to measure where to screw in the two sides - you rest the bottom of the side fixing on the clip, screw it in then slide the clip out and repeat for the other side. Then you just screw the centre part in, clip it into place and go. REALLY easy to fit, so long as you're fitting it to a doorframe. Once fitted, the gate can be opened and closed with one hand - easily, unlike some of the pressure-mounted gates I've tried. You use your thumb to pull out the white tab, the same thumb to push down the clip, then use the handle to open. It retracts automatically and folds up against the wall, so is great if you don't need it all the time. I was considering an auto-close gate, but this is so much more convenient - when baby is in bed or in another room, I don't have to faff opening the gate all the time. It would be really handy to use in awkward spaces too, where you're stuck with dodgy angles or wider-than-average openings, because you can practically close it around a corner thanks to the concertina-style gate. I would NOT recommend this be used at the top of the stairs. Most HVs recommend against this anyway, because they prove more dangerous than beneficial, and recommend you use a gate on your child's bedroom instead, but this could be even worse than a normal gate. Because of the concertina design, there is a risk of baby being able to push the gate out and slide underneath the gap. The instructions show that you should have the gate taught at the top of the stairs, but it is INCREDIBLY difficult to close when pulled taught as it gets very stiff. I struggled to close it with two hands, and ended up loosening it. The instructions could be better - they try to be like IKEA instructions, without any words, but they also try to be concise which lead to me being a little confused about a few things. I figured it out in the end but the instructions could definitely be more cohesive. I do think the gate deserves four stars despite my issues - it's so different to anything else out there and the design is fantastic. So long as you're using it in doorways it's fabulous. I'd imagine it would be fine at the bottom of the stairs too, so long as you're confident about drilling into your walls securely. I wouldn't recommend this at the top of the stairs though, under any circumstances. If you need to use it to protect your child from falling down the stairs and don't want it on their bedroom door for whatever reason, you would be MUCH better off installing it a little way away from the stairs, maybe across the landing instead. Definitely worth the price, although I did get this on sale for about £27 - it's just so much more convenient, attractive and versatile than other gates.

Very pleased with this stairgate. Very easy to open and not difficult to fit. Two helpful hints.... 1. I found the instruction manual rather difficult to understand about expanding the width. Essentially the procedure is to remove some of the original panels of the stairgate and insert one narrow one between each of the wider originals. There is a tool to push in the lugs that hold the panels in place. 2 I found it a bit difficult to close so I made a small modification..... I used the device supplied to help take panels apart as a little handle. Drill a 4.0 mm hole opposite the locking mechanism, about 6-7 mm from the edge of the mechanism and push the device into the hole to make sure it fits and sits closely against the edge of the locking mechanism (trim a little off the device if necessary to give a perfect fit). Mount it horizontally so the force goes through to 'pin' and doesn't rotate the device. Then superglue in place. Hopefully the photo will show it better than my words!

This seemed like the ideal gate to put across doorway to the room in which the little one will be playing. I read the Which report, that rated it very highly in their tests. This is a a safety gate which folds back on itself in a concertina fashion, rather than a standard open-and-shut gate with bars, which can make it look like the cherub is in jail. Note, it is fixed into position by screws, so be prepared to make holes. All the screw are provided, though I actually used my own, as some were bit long, so would have gone through the frame and hit brick. I found it easy to install the gate. I have a small gap at the bottom. Aligned one side and then using a spirit level ensured that the other side was at the same height. Screwed that side in, attached the appropriate part to the concertina section, popped it in place, screwed it together (there I used the ones provided) and voila, all ready to go in about 5-10 minutes. It is not fabulously robust against adult assaults however I am confident it is more than strong enough for our little one for some years yet. The gate will fit a gap between 55cm and 89cm, and needs a flat surface to attach it to. An extension is available to buy separately which will increase the gate's width to 113.5cm. If you are going to be putting it where there are skirting boards, you will either need to pack it above, to make it level, so install it over the skirting board or alternatively, if the skirts are not too high (as they never should be), put it in place above them. The double lock means you slide the top, then push it down to open the latch and the concertina section springs away. It is an effective way of preventing little ones from opening the gate, though it means for those with weaker wrists / hands / thumbs, it could be tricky. Closing however is a doddle, just pull the gate in to place and it locks in to the opposite side easily. This gate's wipe-clean surface is easy to keep clean and the non-pinch hinges help stop fingers from getting caught. The things we like most are: 1) It folds almost completely out of the way when open. 2) There is no trip hazard, as with all the pressure fitting gates. Something we definitely do not want when carrying our most precious cargo. 2) It is wipe clean, for when our cherub inevitably decides to add something to its aesthetic. 3) It was easy to install. 4) It does not make it look like the little one is in jail. 5) It seems to be robust enough. 6) It does not get in the way, don't need to step around it when it is opened. 7) It springs out of the way when released. 8) It is easy to close. Things we don't like as much: 1) The double action opening can be tough on weak thumbs 2) It will leave holes 3) It is more expensive than the fixed swing style gates. On balance, the negatives are minimal when one considers why you have the gate in the first place. Holes can be filled easily, it isn't so pricey as to be silly and it is a lot better than being hit by a swinging gate or tripping over the bar when carrying your baby. Please give this review a like if you find it helpful, thank you for reading.

We couldn't be happier with our BabyDan stair gate! It's not only incredibly functional but also stylish and unobtrusive. The design is sleek and attractive, blending well with our home decor. One of the standout features is that it creates no trip hazard at the top of the stairs, which is a huge plus for safety. It folds neatly to the side when not in use, making it easy to navigate without getting in the way. We also got one for the bottom of the stairs, and it's been just as great—easy to install, sturdy, and baby-proof. Overall, it gives us peace of mind while looking good in our home. Highly recommend!

Great product. Easy to install using the website video guide. Simple touse

The gate we receive height is 68 not the advertised 89H The plastic build feels cheap and flimsy. Not ideal for fitting where there is a skirting board which i would assume is most cases.

The gate along with the included three extension pieces and the optional 9.5” extension work extremely well and appear to be constructed so they will be long lasting. The product itself is a solid five star item. The instructions however are by illustrations only. It took us a while to figure out how to interpret the meaning and to pick the proper configuration for our desired size. But, once we understood it was a snap to install. The people at the Amazon seller, “The North Witch” in the UK are very helpful and respond in a very timely manner. This is a “6” Star product and a top of the line vendor, “The North Witch”. UPDATE: Just received my third BabyDan gate and second extension for the BabyDan gate. The gate itself was almost identical to the first two, perhaps a later or earlier model as it had the name embossed on the top near the hinge and also the thumb release lever. This is not a problem and is not even noticed. I only mention it as it was proof to me that the model level was different. BUT, the extension was far different. The first extension we got had one flat piece with several attached non-removable slats on it. It also included three or four individual slats that could be used as needed. All in all, the first extension we got from North Witch was very flexible and easy to use to obtain the proper width. The second extension we got (from Frugal Living) was two hinged folding gate parts with four fixed slats each and no loose slats that could be used to extend, etc.. To my knowledge, this is not the fault of Frugal Living as what we received is identical to what was pictured on the container from the manufacturer. But we almost sent it back as we only needed the addition of one slat and expected there to be at least three in the package. To use one of the hinged parts we removed the three slats from the main gate part and inserted one of the new hinged extensions. Well, now the gate won't fold as there are two folds adjacent going the same way. Inserted the other hinged part and the gate now folds but is way too long even with all the removable slats removed. Took the last hinged part from the original gate that was next to the latch end off and the length is "about" correct. The last fold is still backward but since the end is not attached when folded it can wrap around the rest and is out of the way. Again, I do not believe that this is the fault of Frugal Living but if they can send me the alternate extension and pay for the return of the "weird" extension, it would be very happy. This does not change my opinion of the gate unless the extension is a newer part, if so then I would change my rating to a three star if you required an extension.

Ik heb veel recensies gelezen en koos voor dit hek, ik weet dat veel merken soortgelijke hekken begonnen te maken, maar ik besloot om de originele te bestellen. Toen mijn man het uit de verpakking haalde, was hij negatief. Het leek hem dat plastic geen betrouwbaar materiaal is en in het algemeen een vreemd systeem. Maar nu geeft hij toe dat hij zich vergiste en we verkiezen dit hekwerk boven het hekwerk dat op onze tweede verdieping is geplaatst. Geweldig hek! het kind kan zichzelf niet openen. We hebben twee kinderen en een hond - het hek heeft alle tests doorstaan ​​en ziet er na een half jaar nog als nieuw uit! Geschikt tot 2 jaar, na 2 jaar kan het kind zich optrekken en over het hek springen. Het kan nog steeds niet openen - omdat het een zeer betrouwbaar systeem is! Ik raad aan om te kopen!

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Il prodotto Baby Dan in questione è veramente ottimo, ben costruito e ben realizzato; i materiali sono di eccellente fattura ed il soffietto è componibile, il che lo rende praticamente adattabile ad ogni apertura, grazie alle prolunghe acquistabili separatamente. L'installazione non è rapida come per i cancelletti rigidi, questo cancellino va avvitato in modo permanente allo stipite della porta, oppure al muro, attraverso gli inserti a tassello e le viti in dotazione, per chi ha esigenze di doverlo rimuovere, sappia che potrebbe ritrovarsi nelle battute degli infissi i segni delle viti da legno che fissano il baby dan. La sua apertura è adattabile da 64,5cm ad 89cm, ma essendo componibile, qui su amazon è possibile reperire separatamente le prolunghe a soffietto che consentono di arrivare ad aperture maggiori. Il prodotto è lavabile con un panno umido, ma non consiglio di utilizzare acqua in abbondanza dato che all'interno del soffietto tra le congiunzioni delle plastiche, le molle potrebbero risentirne per via del ristagno; se avete quindi esigenze di utilizzare il cancelletto in esterno provvedete a pulirlo periodicamente con l'aria di un compressore. Personalmente l'ho restituito ed ho ripiegato per le mie esigenze su cancelletto rigido, meno costoso e sicuramente più ingombrante, ma più sicuro da essere utilizzato a ridosso delle scale. Il baby dan ha il vantaggio una volta aperto di occupare pochissimo spazio rispetto ai cancelletti rigidi, ma essendo a soffietto, tende a spanciare e personalmente non lo consiglio se dovete utilizzarlo a ridosso di una scalinata come nel mio caso; può andare bene ed essere perfetto per cuccioli di animali, ma non certo per un bambino nel caso di un terrazzo collegato da scale. Non posso però dire che è un cattivo prodotto, i materiali sono ottimi e di eccellente fattura, ma la flessibilità del soffietto preclude alcuni utilizzi. Servizio amazon impeccabile come sempre, ne consiglio l'acquisto per chi ha problemi di spazio.