Toddleroo by North States Stairway Swing Wooden Gate, Baby Gate for Stairs. Fits 28"- 42" Wide. Hardware Mount. Child Gates for Doorways. Made in USA (30" Tall, Sustainable Hardwood)

My one year old has recently decided that the stairs look like fun. He has started getting around all of our makeshift gates, so we decided it was time to get something a little more solid and a little more permanent. We got the North States Supergate Stairway Swing Gate because it was something that we could install into the doorway in front of the stair, and it looked fairly simple to use. I'm not going to lie, we also got this in part due to the price. It was one of the cheapest options we had available.I got the product quickly and we got it installed. There were a few installation issues, but that's because of the way our house is constructed, not because of the gate itself. I know there are some reviews that have said this gate is flimsy or doesn't work, but this couldn't be further from the truth with my experience. This gate holds up well to cats jumping on it, the one year old shaking it when his brother or sister go through it, and kids opening and closing it all day.One of the things I really like about this gate is that it is simple enough to open and close that the five year old can (mostly) do it on her own. I've had experience with other gates in the past that were so tight to open that it wasn't worth it. This gate latches on the bottom as well as the top, but the bottom latch is just a hook latch. It takes a little bit of practice to get it closed properly, but after a few tries it becomes second nature. I also like that the gate can swing in or out, depending on where you're going.This gate is a lifesaver. It allows my son a little more freedom throughout the house, and gives me peace of mind when he's exploring. I know that he can't get to the stairs, which he isn't ready to take on quite yet. I will definitely recommend this gate to anyone who needs an installed swing gate in their homes. It has been nothing but great for our purposes.

I installed this gate at the top of my stairs for sleepover visits with my toddler granddaughter. I rejected a previous gate because it was a tripping hazard. This gate doesn’t have the trip hazard of a stationary cross piece at the bottom, but it did require some minor carpentry to install. A doorway already has a wood mounting surface on each side, but stairs can be a bit trickier. (Please see my pictures to make sense of my words.) Step 1 was screwing a long, 2.5” wide piece of wood to the flat sections at top and bottom of the newel post, 2 screws each. (A length of 1x2 or 1x3 will work.) To avoid cracking the wood, be sure to pre-drill for the screws. I could have installed brackets directly to the post, but if I make a mistake it’s much easier to replace a damaged board than an existing stair post. Step 2: I installed the brackets and mounted the gate, which pivots on the brackets. The gate is easily lifted out and stored elsewhere when we don’t need it. A little tricky to get the top and bottom lined up to reinstall it, but this is easier with time, especially with another pair of hands. (If I can do it alone, so can you!) Next step 3: I assessed the opposite side for installing the catch. Where the gate met the drywall at 90 degrees, of course there was no conveniently located wall stud, so I had to locate enough studs to securely mount a pre-painted horizontal board to hold the latch. At the baseboard I mounted a triangular piece tall enough to accept the eyebolt that holds the bottom hook to the wall. All of this was relatively easy for me, but I think even a newbie DIYer can manage it.Without the added wood reinforcements, I don’t see how you can install it securely on typical stairs like mine. Although the product page strongly suggests it’s well suited for stairs, I recall no directions for stair mounting, so I had to improvise. Even with the stair gate in place, I like to add a removable gate to the bedroom door as backup, figuring my girl will make noise enough to wake me if she tries to get out.Of course, an alternative to a stair gate is to install enough doorway gates to prevent your toddler from getting anywhere near the stairs. It is a fact that toddlers are drawn to staircases. It’s hard to keep them away when they are determined. My 17-month-old grandson is very keen on climbing now, dashing over to the stairs every chance he gets. I trained all 3 of my kids to get up and down from a very young age. They need practice to climb safely. My granddaughter is now 3 yrs. 4 months, and goes up and down safely by herself.Finally, I can also recommend a product like the link below if you have bare wood stairs. (The set I bought seems to be unavailable now.) My daughter has some too. Easy to apply, they add significant safety for people of all ages, for little cost. This Grandma feels safer on stairs with some traction. Honestly, I find carpeted stairs more slippery, especially at the front edge of each step. (I’m sorry I don’t have advice for carpet or runners.) If you look closely at my pics you might be able to see my topmost traction strip under my gate location. Not invisible, but they aren’t an eyesore either.Good luck setting up your own gate land. A rather inconvenient time, but it doesn’t last too long, and you will soon get used to climbing over the stationary gates.:)https://www.amazon.com/Non-Slip-Indoors-Prevent-SlipperySurfaces/dp/B083TJJ753/ref=psdc_110761011_t3_B0791JS4FB

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By far, the worst product I have ever purchased.I recently purchased this gate to replace a prior top-of-the-stairs gate that broke (different gate). I am on my 5th child and this was my 3rd top-of-the-stairs gate I’ve used.-Mounting brackets are sub-par-Although advertised it was easy to use, the latching mechanism was extremely clumsy and difficult-The wooden planks are flimsyAfter spending a few hours meticulously ensuring it was installed securely (even adding extra supports), I decided to return it for safety concerns. In fact, if I saw this gate at a friend’s house, I would kick it in to show the flimsiness and to make sure they replaced it before harm came to their child. A toddler could easily grab the wooden planks, shake them, break them, and fall through, tumbling down the stairs with a broken wooden stick ready to stab through whatever body part it hit first. The false sense of security this gate gives is extremely dangerous.I returned this gate and purchased a metal gate for the top of the stairs, which was MUCH easier to use and sturdy.

The price of the gate is reasonable. It is easy to adjust but I wasn’t convinced that it would stay width I’d need, so I ran screw through it to keep it in place. I bought two and I noticed with the longer span, it tends to sag with time when not secured to the eye bolts. The eye bolts work to secure the gate but they tend to spin and not line up with the latch. Overall the gate is ok but could be better.

If you are willing to finish the wood yourself to match something, this is your best option for the price point.This wood is unfinished and would need sanded really well and stained before we could install it. At the leaat you need to sand before insralling as the wood is rough and there would be a chance of a little one getting a splinter from it. The wood looks to be poplar so it would require a lot of stain as the wood is going to absorb it super quick. I was looking for more of an install ready product.. We will be returning and getting a finished gate (likely from Cardinal)

Worked for top of the stairs. We attached a board to our railing instead of drilling into it and it has held up. The gate is sturdy, it does slide so it’s easy to move out of the way when not in use. Would get again.

Delivered as advised but the product (wood & lock) was made of poor quality considering the description. All in all not recommended.

I needed a gate that would fit the original staircase of a century home, which in my case is barely 28 inches wide. This gate is perfect when completely retracted. Bonus for being unfinished so I can stain it to match the staircase. A few minor spots at the joints needed a little sanding. I haven't found the latch system hard to use and can easily open it singlehanded.Minus 1 star because the hardcopy instructions were missing but easy to find online.

I have a very narrow stairway in our house so this gate fit it perfectly, basically in the fully contracted mode. Those who complain about it being too flimsy are probably using it on a wide staircase for which there are indeed more solid options.

I was actually shocked with how flimsy this gate was. Ended up returning it for something better and cheaper. Wanted wood for the aesthetic but not at the cost of safety.