Whether you're at the beach or in the backyard, make sure your child's play area is safely enclosed. Great for indoor or outdoor use, the Superyard XT Gate can enclose an area up to 18.5 square feet. Gate includes six interlocking panels (Note: 8 panels shown pictured - 2 extra panels not included) constructed of durable reinforced plastic. Comes with built-in carry strap for transportation and folds flat for storage. Certified by the JPMA. Each interlocking panel measures 26" x 31."

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This playard from North States is a great choice for parents who spend time outside and need to keep an eye on baby while gardening or enjoying the sunset. The weather-resistant plastic allows it to stand up to Mother Nature and most toddlers up to the age of 2.

North States’ playard folds up easily for convenient portability.

But it’s not only meant for outdoor use. It can just as easily be set up inside--for a few hours of entertainment while at the grandparents’ or permanently at home base. Once the six interlocking panels are connected, the size-adjustable device boasts 18.5 square feet of protective play room. If you decide to purchase the 2-panel extension kit (sold separately), this can increase to 34 square feet. Imagine the possibilities!

Other benefits are that the playard is durable and lightweight for easy portability (a carrying strap is even included), it is easy to clean, and it offers quick access to baby. Should you want to prevent baby from getting into something not meant for them, you can also reverse the playard’s setup. For instance, placing it around the Christmas tree or outdoor plants can keep children away from trouble. The Superyard is certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), assuring you that it's safe for your little ones.

Summer Infant Play Safe Play Yard The Summer Infant Play Safe Play Yard is very similar to baby gates. It is a free standing play area which keeps childs in an enclosed area, but is wide enough to provide space to play. Like other baby safety gates which are free standing it provides a wide area of space for child to play in. The play yard is easy to transport as well with a carry handle for easy portability. The Summer Infnat Play Safe Play Yard features six 32 in. wide panels so child doesn't fall out.

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The Summer Infant Secure Surround gate is a convenient way to carve out a playing space inside and outside of the house. The 30-inch tall and 32-inch wide durable plastic panels provide 18.5 square feet of play space. Remove two panels (from six to four) to use as a smaller play area or to partition "off limits" objects around the house. It is easy to assemble, and once set up, the surround gate was sturdy and sound, and the walk-through gate swings both ways for quick access. Fold up the panels and use the handle to carry and transport, just make sure you have a little muscle. --Scott Teal

Rarely does a mom or dad make it through a day without thinking they could use an extra set of hands. So First Years designed the next best thing -- a safety gate that doesn't require any hands at all! But even though it's simple for an adult to just press on the pedal and walk through, it's too difficult for a baby. The gate fits all standard doorways 29" to 34" wide, and, with use of the Gate Extension Kit (sold separately) will also fit other openings up to 44" wide. The pressure-mounted design won't damage walls or doorways. An audible click lets you know the gate has locked.

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Because of its simple "knee-knocker" mechanism, this Hands Free Gate can do exactly what the name implies: be opened without having to use your hands. Any parent occupied with little ones and all of their necessities will quickly recognize this as a huge benefit. To operate, simply press on the pedal with your toes and then bump the knee plate with your knee. Closing is just a nudge in the opposite direction; you will hear a click when the latch has caught, offering peace of mind that it’s secure again.

The convenient foot pedal is easy for adults, but difficult for children, to open.

The pedal, knee plate, and hinges are designed so the gate can swing open from either direction. Even smarter is that the gate is purposely designed as easy-to-open for an adult, yet difficult for children. The gate’s vertical bars curb curious toddlers from trying to climb over, are spaced to help prevent painful accidents, and provide ample visibility through to the other side.

Adjustable pressure mounts don’t require screws and won’t mark up your walls.

Able to fit in standard doorframes (29" to 34" wide), the all-metal safety gate is a pressure-mount device. Just twist the adjustable bolts at each of the four corners to get a proper, secure fit in your doorways. (If you have wider than standard doors, The First Years sells extension kits separately that can accommodate up to 44-inch wide openings.) It should be noted that this safety gate can be a little unsteady when used at the outer limits of its range, so you may want to consider an extension kit even if using in a standard doorway.

Before you buy, there are two things to be aware of. One, the actual opening for parents, kids, and/or pets to walk through is only about 18 inches wide. Two, if you want to use this in a doorway and be able to close the door, the foot pedal sticks out too far to allow this. For use with children up to 24 months.

BabyAge shoppers LOVE this gate! The Evenflo Extra Wide Soft Gate fits all uneven openings and baseboards, not just only wide spaces. For tricky angles or uneven spaces, this wide baby gate from Evenflo is champ. To make things easier on mom and dad, the Evenflo gate requires no hardware. It only takes moments to assemble! The Evenflo Soft Gate features a pressure-mount system which helps keep the walls and other areas safe from dents and scratches. The Evenflo Extra Wide Soft Gate is also perfect for travel - It isn't as heavy as a wooden or aluminum gate.

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Specially designed to fit varying doorway widths, the Soft and Wide Gate from Evenflo is a sturdy and reliable gate that helps protect babies from six to 24 months. This gate expands from 38 to 60 inches so it fits into even large openings with ease. Incredibly easy to install and move, this handy protective device is made of lightweight steel tubes with polyester and nylon and soft but strong mesh panels that won't damage door frames.

The Soft and Wide Gate offers: Expandable design to fit openings up to 60 inches. Lightweight steel tube construction for reliability. Padded top rail for safety. Easy set up.

Expandable from 38 to 60 inches to fit even large openings. View larger.

Quick and Easy Installation
The Soft and Wide Gate installs quickly and easily with no tools. Clear markings on the knobs ("ADJUST," "IN," "OUT") indicate how to contract the tubes. And the pressure mounting means zero to minimal alteration or damage to doorways. Once installed, the gate also smoothly uninstalls, an option that's great once baby has gone to bed for the night, or when you're traveling, either to play dates or on vacation.

Excellent for Light Traffic Areas and Irregular Doorways
The Soft and Wide Gate is an ideal choice for those homes with wide entries in light traffic areas, but it's flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of spaces. Because entryways vary in width from house to house, this gate features pressure-mounted rubber bumpers that adjust individually.

Additionally, with just a few twists of the rail, you can custom fit the Soft and Wide to match any opening. It also includes a padded top rail that provides a soft place for toddlers to pull themselves to a standing position. And parents are sure to appreciate the extra padding when they're climbing over the gate throughout the day. It can be cleaned with a damp sponge, or even machine-washed if necessary (cold water, gentle cycle). For added peace of mind, the Soft and Wide Gate comes with a 90 day limited warranty.

About Evenflo
For over 85 years, Evenflo has been a worldwide leader in the development of innovative infant equipment and is now one of the nation's leading manufacturers of high quality baby care and juvenile products. Evenflo began as a company that solely distributed baby care products. They have now expanded to manufacturing products, like car seats, strollers, high chairs, play yards and activity centers, that meet all the needs of children from birth to the pre-school years.

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If all houses had the same width entryways, everyone could use the same child safety gate and never give it a second thought. The reality, of course, is that, like babies, every house and every doorway is different. But baby still wants to explore, and some areas of the house are just not an option. The Evenflo Soft and Wide Gate is an excellent choice for light traffic areas with wide entries. Expanding from 38 inches to 60 inches, this nylon mesh gate feels soft but provides solid protection. The pressure-mounted rubber bumpers adjust individually, so it’s possible to, say, have the lower tension bars attached to trim while the upper part is mounted to the wall. Many older houses have uneven settlement, creating varying doorway widths--not a problem for this gate. With a few twists of the rail, the gate can be custom-fit to any opening.

Step Right Over
Note that there is no door in this gate, but most adults will be able to step over the 27-inch-tall gate with relative ease. The gate is designed for light-use areas, and definitely not for tops of stairs.

Even Baby Likes This Gate!
Baby can see through the mesh material, but won’t be able to find a hand- (or toe-) hold to climb over. The padded top rail provides extra softness for tots who insist on pulling themselves to a standing position—as well as for moms and dads who will be climbing over the gate themselves throughout the day…no barked shins!

Care and Feeding
Remember to wipe down the rubber bumpers with rubbing alcohol before each use. Make sure all four end caps fit securely against wall or doorway opening. One weak link may be all an intrepid toddler needs to break on through to the other side! Excessive pressure can dislodge the gate. Use only for children ages 6 months through 24 months. Not for pets! The nylon mesh can be cleaned with a damp sponge, or even machine-washed if necessary (cold water, gentle cycle). --Emilie Coulter

SimpleStep Metal Pressure Gate is safety at the tip of your fingers.

Features:

• Pressure mounted
• Red/Green lock indicator
• Slide-Loctm
• Slam latch close

• Easy to install, requires no hardware, won't damage door frames and is easily movable
• See at a glance whether gate is shut
• One hand operation to open the gate
• A gentle push locks the gate

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With so many other hassles to worry about, a gate should be worry-free and easy. Using the simplicity-by-design approach, the Evenflo SimpleStep pressure gate makes cordoning off stairways and rooms easy as cake. The pressure-mounted gate takes 20 minutes to install with no tools needed and is much easier than its wall-anchored counterparts. Once you install the gate, the most difficult part is over. The walk through door employs a squeeze, slide, and swing action that can be done with one hand. The red/green gate indicator tells you when the gate is properly locked. Be sure to measure your doorways before purchasing--the Evenflo gate is made for either 29-inch or 39.5-inch (with the included extension panel) openings, and the pressure mounts give you a tiny bit of slack. The Evenflo SimpleStep pressure gate is 30.5 inches in height, and the manufacturer recommended age use for children is six months to two years. --Scott Teal

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Before you know it, your sweetly immobile infant will be a non-stop exploring machine. Take steps now to make your home safer for your little adventurer. The Evenflo SimpleStep Pressure Gate will make doorways and stairs inaccessible to your child while providing a convenient design that makes life easier for parents. This gate is ideal for children ages 6 to 24 months and is recommended for use in doorways or at the bottom of stairways.

The Evenflo SimpleStep Pressure Gate offers: Sturdy, lightweight gate helps keep babies and toddlers safe Pressure-mounting system makes installation easy One-handed "Slide-Loc" makes for convenient use

With the one-hand Slide-Loc mechanism, you simply squeeze the handle and slide back to open.

Easy to Use and Install
The Evenflo SimpleStep Pressure Gate is a sturdy, lightweight metal gate in a neutral color that blends in with any décor. It is 30 inches tall and expands from 29 inches to 39-1/2 inches with the included extension panel. Featuring a a pressure-mounting system, the gate is designed for quick and easy installation: no tools, no permanent hardware to damage your walls. The pressure-mounting system also allows for more versatile installation at stairway banisters or other unusual openings.

The gate is just as easy to use as it is to install. It easily opens with a special one-handed "Slide-Loc" mechanism: simply squeeze and slide the handle to open the gate. The gate also swings open, making it much easier for baby-toting parents to use. It then latches shut with a simple push.

Super Safety Features
The Evenflo SimpleStep Pressure Gate's red/green indicator shows whether the gate is properly locked, to give you additional peace of mind. Its slats are less than three inches apart, which is the recommended spacing for safety. To maximize the gate's safety features, make sure it is installed less than three inches from the floor. It is also recommended for use at the bottom of stairways only; the top of the stairway should be cordoned with a hardware-mounted gate.

Easy to install wall mounted gate opens easily for high traffic areas and fits openings 27" to 42" wide. One hand release swing gate is convenient for high traffic areas. Removable swing stop mechanism won?t allow gate to swing out over stairs. Four point hardware mounting which is easy to install and remove. Adjusts from 28" to 42" wide, measures 28" tall.

Features:

• One hand release mechanism
• Convenient for high traffic areas
• Removable swing stop mechanism
• Four point hardware mounting
• Easy to install and remove
• Adjusts from 28" to 42" wide
• Stands 28" tall

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Here is what a parent’s mantra should be when seeking a safety gate: Easy for me, difficult for child. Because really, what else do you need? A good-looking gate is nice, sure, and it’s important to have the right size for various entryways. But it all comes down to safety for the kid and ease-of-use for the parent. The Evenflo Top of Stair Gate meets and exceeds these stipulations. And it’s not bad looking, either!

Perfect for High Traffic Areas
Designed to secure that most dangerous of crawler/toddler attractions, the stairs, the Top of Stair Gate features key safety elements, including four-point hardware mount, one-direction swing setting, and kidproof latch. Four-Point Hardware Mount
This is an extremely secure mounting when used with the one-direction swing setting for the gate. A Phillips screwdriver and electric drill with 1/8-inch bit are required (not included). A mounting template is included for quick installation—this is a very useful benefit, as most parents spend far more time than they had originally planned or hoped, installing gates. The gate is easy to remove (leaving the hardware in the walls) for those times when you don’t need it and do want easier grownup access to the stairs.

Swing Mount
Correctly installed, the gate can swing both ways or be used with the one-direction swing setting for top of stairs use. The usefulness of this setting becomes obvious when you consider the danger of the accidentally unlatched gate swinging open over the stairs…

Childproof Latch
To open the gate, press in and slide out. You’ll hear an audible click. Once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s a quick, one-handed operation that will allow you to pass through the gate even while carrying a child—but foil even the most dexterous toddler’s attempts to break out.

Vertical Bars: Not Just for Prison Anymore
Vertical bars are crucial to any gate’s effectiveness. Amazingly, some gate manufacturers have not figured this out yet. A horizontal bar across a gate is an open invitation to climb. Evenflo, fortunately, has a firm grasp on this concept. The Top of Stair vertical bars’ smooth, non-toxic, splinter-resistant finish thwarts little climbers. A Good, Basic Gate
Standing 30 inches tall and extending from 28 to 42 inches wide, the gate fits standard doorways and keeps children (up to 24 months) appropriately frustrated in their efforts to topple down stairs. --Emilie Coulter

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Keep your home safe and secure for your growing child with Evenflo's Top of the Stairs Plus gate. This protective device meets the two key demands of a safety gate: it provides reliable protection from stairs for baby and is easy for parents to set up and take down. Once installed, this sturdy wood gate has a height of 30 inches tall and expands from 28 to 42 inches wide, and helps protect children up to 24 months.

The Top of the Stairs Plus gate offers: Sturdy wood construction. One-hand operation. Secure 4-point hardware mount. Easy set up.

Prevent any accidents by installing the Top of the Stairs Plus Gate. View larger.

Key Safety Elements Protect Your Child From Falls
Designed to secure the stairs, perhaps the most dangerous of enticements for crawling babies and new-to-walking toddlers, the Top of the Stairs Gate features key safety elements to help prevent accidents. First, the four-point hardware mount ensures that the gate stays in place, even when your child is pushing against it, and is highly secure for stairs and other entryways. And the mounting works in tandem with the one-direction swing setting and the kid-proof latch to provide additional security.

Ideal for High-Traffic Areas
The Top of the Stairs Plus gate is very user-friendly. Parents can set it up in minutes with the included mounting template and operate it with just one hand--an option that's especially helpful while carrying a child.

Once it's correctly installed, it can swing right, left or 180 degrees, or it can be used with the one-direction swing setting for extra security at the top of the stairs, an option that does not allow the gate to swing out over the stairs. It's also extremely convenient for high-traffic areas because it keeps baby safe while allowing adults to come and go quickly and easily.

Vertical Bars and Solid Construction
Vertical bars are crucial to any gate's effectiveness because unlike horizontal bars, they do not entice curious children to attempt to climb on them. That's why the Top of Stair Plus features vertical bars with a smooth, non-toxic, splinter-resistant finish. Built to last, this gate also features durable construction and looks attractive in any home. For added peace of mind, it comes with a limited 90-day warranty.

About Evenflo
For over 85 years, Evenflo has been a worldwide leader in the development of innovative infant equipment and is now one of the nation's leading manufacturers of high quality baby care and juvenile products. Evenflo began as a company that solely distributed baby care items. They have now expanded to manufacturing products, like car seats, strollers, high chairs, play yards and activity centers, that meet all the needs of children from birth to the pre-school years.


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Here is what a parent’s mantra should be when seeking a safety gate: Easy for me, difficult for child. Because really, what else do you need? A good-looking gate is nice, sure, and it’s important to have the right size for various entryways. But it all comes down to safety for the kid and ease-of-use for the parent. The Evenflo Top of Stair Gate meets and exceeds these stipulations. And it’s not bad looking, either!

Perfect for High Traffic Areas
Designed to secure that most dangerous of crawler/toddler attractions, the stairs, the Top of Stair Gate features key safety elements, including four-point hardware mount, one-direction swing setting, and kidproof latch. Four-Point Hardware Mount
This is an extremely secure mounting when used with the one-direction swing setting for the gate. A Phillips screwdriver and electric drill with 1/8-inch bit are required (not included). A mounting template is included for quick installation—this is a very useful benefit, as most parents spend far more time than they had originally planned or hoped, installing gates. The gate is easy to remove (leaving the hardware in the walls) for those times when you don’t need it and do want easier grownup access to the stairs.

Swing Mount
Correctly installed, the gate can swing both ways or be used with the one-direction swing setting for top of stairs use. The usefulness of this setting becomes obvious when you consider the danger of the accidentally unlatched gate swinging open over the stairs…

Childproof Latch
To open the gate, press in and slide out. You’ll hear an audible click. Once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s a quick, one-handed operation that will allow you to pass through the gate even while carrying a child—but foil even the most dexterous toddler’s attempts to break out.

Vertical Bars: Not Just for Prison Anymore
Vertical bars are crucial to any gate’s effectiveness. Amazingly, some gate manufacturers have not figured this out yet. A horizontal bar across a gate is an open invitation to climb. Evenflo, fortunately, has a firm grasp on this concept. The Top of Stair vertical bars’ smooth, non-toxic, splinter-resistant finish thwarts little climbers. A Good, Basic Gate
Standing 30 inches tall and extending from 28 to 42 inches wide, the gate fits standard doorways and keeps children (up to 24 months) appropriately frustrated in their efforts to topple down stairs. --Emilie Coulter

Pressure mounted Simple one-handed operation Door swings closed and locks automatically Fits openings 29.5" to 40.5" 29" tall Product Dimensions: 40.5 x 0.8 x 29 inches ; 15 pounds Shipping Weight: 15.5 pounds