Regalo Safety 24"-40.5" Extra Wide Baby Gate for Top of Stairs & Dooways

This is a lengthy review but I've tried to cover all of the highlights and things you might have questions about as well as my experience with the gate in general. This gate is a great product! It[gate] is made of steel, not some cheap plastic and lightweight wood contraption which breaks easily under the tension required to hold it in a doorway. While the listing is for stairway and hallway applications, they can be used in doorways just as well. It is important to note that this gate must be hardware mounted, it can not be pressure mounted. While it can feasibly be done with just a screwdriver, a power drill will make the job easier. Two of these were installed in doorways in my home to grant our 2 cats reprieve from being chased by a very rambunctious Bassethound puppy at every turn. We originally had wooden & plastic combo gates but they were cheap and cracked after a very short period of time. I returned one gate once and the other gate twice; the wood & plastic gates were also pressure mounted and unlike the steel gates, weren't actually true gates. We had to remove then reinstall them every time we needed to pass through the doorway which was a real pain or step over them which caused one household member with severe knee problems a lot of true pain not to mention the danger of falling if a foot hadn't cleared the top of the gate as happened to another household member. These steel gates were the perfect option because they actually have a gate which pivots open and then latches back into place as needed. For those of you who are interested in info pertaining to keeping your little one safe, I highly recommend this gate. It is designed such that you choose which direction for the gate to swing open which makes installing at the top of steps/stairs, very safe because it can & should be installed so that the gate will not swing out over the steps/stairs, only over a floor. The gate can be easily opened one-handed by an adult or older child but your toddler won't be able to manage the task, even with both hands. When properly installed following easy to understand printed text and pictures for clarity, the gate is spaced such that a little one can not get his/her head stuck in the space between the bottom of the gate and the floor and the uprights/rails are also designed with that in mind. The design makes it easy for you and your little one to see one another so you can keep an eye on the little one and he/she can track your movements easier too so that separation anxiety doesn't kick in. When you've finished installing the gate you will have 2 pieces left over, it's supposed to work out that way. Save the two pieces along with the installation instructions and the marking templates in the event you wish to move the gate and need it to swing in the opposite direction. You would also need the installation instructions in the event you wish to purchase a completely new hardware kit for the gate. Be sure to circle the model number of your gate inside the instructions so that you'll remember which hardware kit to order as there are two different kits available. I highly recommend this gate whether for baby humans or baby pets. I believe it to be a very good quality gate. One last noteworthy point; a small level and something to use as a temporary shim may come in handy. If like me, you live in an older home built by hand and on blocks and therefore may not have level floors. You'll need to level the gate so that the latch works as intended. I speak from experience. One gate is fine but the other takes a bit of finessing to get the latch to catch as it should. It works fine but eventually I intend to move the hardware on the pivot side of the doorframe so that it functions smoothly.

Been using this gate since our daughter learned to crawl and it’s still going strong! Out daughter is 3 and a half now and she has climbed on slammed and stood on it and this thing hasn’t budged. Still as steady and safe as the day we installed it. East to install and is versatile. We had it in our previous home in front of our decently wide stairwell entrance. And in our new home it’s used to keep her out of a room. Easily adjustable to for your situation. Doesn’t look clunky like it’s plastic competition. Looks just as sturdy as it is. Very nice, especially for being as budget friendly as it is.

This gate has been installed and used numerous times a day for the last couple weeks. I found the install to be extremely easy, much easier than other baby gates I've had that required drilling into the wall. There are three spacer blocks pre drilled that mount to the side support leg of the gate. You just have to put the screw through the hole, level the leg (there is a level built into the top, but I also used a magnetic level attached to the side) then drill it into a stud. On the bannister side, using the Velcro straps definitely was a little finicky. There are rubber angled bits that go around square bannisters. As other users have mentioned, these have sticky backs to hold them in place but the sticky doesn't stick. So, as you're tightening the strap, these rubber protectors slide around. It took a few minutes fiddling but I got it. The round bannister was pretty easy, but I couldn't get it super tight no matter how hard I tried. As others have mentioned, there is only one round banister adapter so you will have to contact the company if you need another. The gate has a leg in the middle which absorbs the brunt of the force when the kid leans on it, saving the bannister from taking all the weight. Opening the gate is very easy, closing, as others have said, is a bit tricky. My second pic shows the two pegs you have to align to close. Definitely a bit fiddley to do one handed. Overall this has been one of the easier gates to install, it has been very solid and sturdy even after many uses, and it made securing the top of the stairs very easy. There are a couple small issues I have with it, but overall I am very happy with it.

ITEM: Regalo 2-in-1 Extra Wide Stairway and Hallway Walk ThroughBaby Safety Gate (Metal) COMMENTS: I am using this at the bottom of my stairs to prevent pets from going up - please keep this in mind that this is the only function I have in mind in this review. PROS: - This gate function is amazing, it’s a lift in/out style just like I remember when I was a kid and SO much better than all the over-engineered safety ones that are impossible to get open. There is still is a thumb latch, but it’s possible to install it without. - All of the contact points are adjustable, so if you’re like me and have uneven walls/baseboards/etc you can still mount it perfectly. - Absolutely no sound, resistance, or other function issues. - It’s metal and you can purchase installation kits! This is fantastic in the light of throwaway culture. - It’s one of the best gates and the lowest price. It’s honestly a win all around. NEUTRALS: - I purchased a used one examined by Amazon and it was missing a piece. I’m currently working with Regalo customer service and they’re being quite helpful. Will update if there’s any issue with it. As it stands, because the piece was one of the stops and not necessary for me, I installed and am still beyond pleased. CONS: - None! GIFTABILITY: (All of my packages are sent with Prime Delivery Day and manufacturer’s packaging preference selected. This may impact how things are shipped and cause my packaging experience to differ from yours.) It came shipped in the manufacturer’s packaging (a cardboard box); which was branded in black print. I would recommend not directly gifting it unless you’re not concerned about the surprise being disrupted. WOULD I PURCHASE? (This is a holdover from my Vine reviews, I actually purchased this directly, but figured I’d include it anyway - any prices noted are as of the time of writing): Yes, and absolutely will again if I need another! With a list price of $39.99 (currently marked down to $34.98), you can stop your search here. It’s hands down the best between price and function. My rating system is: 5 = no/minimal complaints, very pleased 4 = minor complaints, overall satisfied, but could be better 3 = notable complaints, overall average to ‘meh’ 2 = significant complaints, unhappy and will not keep/use 1 = entirely complaints, misleading descriptions, straight to the trash product.

This gate has the many attachments, that way you can install it differently to fit your needs. You can do banister to banister, wall to wall, and banister to wall. It's not pressure mounted and you can install it without drilling into your banister! I was wary buying something that has velcro straps, I thought surely it would become loose with time or I'd never get a tight install. That's not the case with this! If you zoom into my picture you may be able to see on the banister install that there's a small clip to keep the straps from coming undone. It's difficult to open and I doubt anyone under 5 years old will have the strength to get it off. With the strap install, after you've gotten the straps as tight as you can there's a little tool that you use on a small screw to give it a even tighter fit, it's just tightening it a smidge by pulling the straps. (Still no drilling) I recommend reading the instructions closely and inspect each part before starting so you can figure out your install before you begin. The install to our wall I only needed the three spacers, the metal bar, and three screws but the banister side needed quite a bit of the kit to complete. The rubber pieces that is under the the straps keeps a good grip onto the banister, that way there is no slipping or sliding down. Nothing should be loose if done correctly. We've installed two gates to prevent our baby from going up and down the stairs, however we have a autistic 3 year old the gate doesn't keep out. She will climb over it daily to get to her room and she's 35 pounds. While that isn't recommended (I honestly can't keep her from not climbing it) I can attest that the gate is very sturdy and strong, the metal hasn't bent with her weight even with her climbing on it daily. Over time I may need to tighten the straps because of her weight on it daily but the gate is just that good even with her climbing it or trying to forcibly shake it open.

Managed to get it installed, it works. That's the only positive. Requires two hands to open, one to lift gate, the other to lift the latch. If not lifted near the hinge, it binds (badly) while the latch is on the other end. Awkward two hand operation. This is likely why so many complain of cracked and broken hinge pieces. Too much attention required to simply open a gate. The Instructions demand no more than 1 star! Very poor. tiny print and drawings making it worse. Confusing and badly organized. If you follow instructions and use the templates, unless your walls (opening) is perfectly plumb, you can easily end up removing the latch end and reinstalling with more holes in your walls. First mount the hinges, and (after seeing on YouTube how it's supposed to work) then line up the latch bracket properly. Apparently the manufacturer is paying attention to review as parts are included to install so it can open either toward or away from you, BUT THE INSTRUCTIONS DON'T MENTION IT! So you get to figure out for yourself how to use (or not use) those parts. Watching YouTube videos do help, though some are as bad as the instructions. I'm a proverbial handyman and just installed this gate after three hours work. I'm waiting for my wife to come home and tell me to uninstall and send it back because of the awkward and loud operation. Edit 12/9/23: Same 3-star rating, but three more positives. It does look good, installation to hinge on the left is a good option and it can be installed without the latches. This last leaves a free-hanging gate that will open silently at a touch. BUT -- the screw holes for the four latch-side pieces don't match up, so more holes were needed. Some thoughts -- the two hinge pieces must be in-line vertically to prevent the binding which may cause difficulty lifting the gate and lead to cracking the plastic hinge socket. First use the template to position the hinge sockets, but fasten securely with only the top screw. Place the assembled gate in the sockets and adjust the sockets to lift the gate in and out to ensure there is no binding. THEN drill and set the lower screw. Finally, line up and install the latch-side supports (if using). We also added a 1/2" piece of self-adhesive foam weather-stripping to the door jamb to quiet the close.

This is, by a large margin, the worst consumer product of any variety I have purchased in a while. The design is terrible, the construction is worse, and the instructions - while technically accurate - are in practice as useless as a bag of rocks. Design: Most expandable gates slide apart to adjust for length, as does this one. However, other gates allow you to LOCK that length in place using set screws so that the length doesn't change every time you open the gate. Not this one. This means that it is almost impossible to close this gate one-handed in practice because getting both the top and bottom posts of the latch lined up at the same time with only one hand. There is also a support in the middle of the gate that is supposed to sit on the floor to support the gate. But if you have to mount the gate more than ~1.5" off the floor, the stud that this foot is mounted on won't reach and it just hangs there uselessly. I wouldn't harp on this except this gate is supposedly designed to go over baseboard, which means it is highly likely that someone (like myself) will need to mount it a little higher off the floor. The stud also isn't removable, so you can't DIY your way out of the problem either. Construction: Whatever engineer designed this system shouldn't be employed anymore. Clearly they failed basic GD&T. The plastic studs that the gate is supposed to rotate on also need to be loose enough so that the gate itself can be raised slightly as part of the opening/closing process. Unfortunately the plastic studs are far too close in diameter to the ID of the mounting bracket holes, such that obviously excessive machining tolerances combined with the thickness of the paint coat mean that, as supplied, you can't open the gate properly. The studs get stuck in the mounting holes preventing the gate from being raised. This can be fixed by drilling out the holes on one of the mounting brackets, however that is an entirely unacceptable state of affairs. Instructions: Again, they are technically accurate. The trouble is that if you just follow the instructions you will have to mount and remount one of your brackets repeatedly in order to get the height right. What they don't tell you is to mount the hinge side first, put the latch side on the gate, and set your height that way. It's frustrating enough as someone who is mechanically inclined. Forget about it if you aren't. Conclusions: Don't waste your money. I'd give it zero stars if Amazon would let me. The only reason I haven't returned it is I need a gate and I've already modified it to make it work.

We have 5 baby gates up in our house at the moment, this was the most recent addition. We needed something for the top of our narrow staircase (a wall on each side). Other gates we've tried have made it hard to get down the stairs because of the trip-hazard bar across the bottom, or because the opening was too narrow for a laundry basket. I wanted something we could use only when we needed it, but was out of the way when not in use (our toddler isn't upstairs all that much, and my husband works from home and is up and down stairs constantly throughout the day). This is IT. It swings aaaaall the way open and lays flat against against the wall when you don't need it, and locks securely in place when you do. It's super easy to open and close with one hand, and there's no death trap of a bar across the bottom. I prepared myself for an involved installation process... but I installed it right into the studs in 5 minutes. Even the pressure mounted gates we have everywhere else were more time consuming to install. I didn't think I could love a baby gate, but this is exactly what we wanted and needed and I don't mind that we'll have it up for a few years.

The Regalo gate is a nice looking gate that does its job of preventing my 18 month old going down the stairs. Installation needs professional skills as one side needs to be drilled for support (if you have a wall). Its easy to remove it with one hand, however, for locking it requires a lot of effort. The instructions were quite good and the parts were over supplied so it was useful.

This is a great gate. We use it to keep our large dogs contained inside. It is a great high gate and I LOVE how it doesn’t touch/scratch the floor. The opening is extra wide too which is great. Only complaint would be the instructions to assemble weren’t great.

Es de muy buena calidad, además de ser bonita es muy práctica, para la colocación se requiere usar taladro, pero fuera de eso, lo demás es sencillo de armar.

Top lock is loose, doesn’t work so it is useless

es un buen podrusto ya que tiene varias opciones para la insatalacion de acuerdo a como sea tu escalera aparte de que se puede abrir toda y puedes pasar facilmente, Para abrirla si se puede hacer con una sola mano para cerrarla si necesitas las dos pero para mi no existe problema con eso. la recomiendo mucho.