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

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.

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 thumbs2) It will leave holes3) 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.

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!

The gate is a great alternative to those with bars running along the bottom, saying our toes a little! It is great for covering a wider space. The release mechanism is great. Only dropping to 4 stars because it's a little challenging to close with one hand, which is fine unless we're carrying our little one.Overall I would recommend the 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.

The media could not be loaded. This is so easy to install thanks to the app and it's really well made! Will be buying another for the stairs!