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.

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)

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

The media could not be loaded. The gate is attractive, but really badly designed. We have four stair gates in our house. Three of the metal kind and a very easy to open and close with one hand..I bought this wood one to go on our front door as we have a big veranda and like to keep the door open.The gate does not hold itself completely horizontal on its hinges and so you have to fiddle with two little press tabs which open a tiny space and then insert a latch into that. It’s a nightmare!

This gate was perfect for the top of our stairs! I searched endlessly for one that would fit to the wall which was 31" from floor to just under the top portion of the wall. I found several gates that were under the 31" but with the hardware installation it went well above the 31" and most gates tell you they need to be installed around 5" from the floor. This gate they recommended between 2-3" front the floor. Still, that wouldn't have worked in our case so we installed it 1-2" from the floor so it would fit nicely. The natural would is nice so I can stain or paint if I wish. Another great thing is that my 4-year-old can't open it. Huge plus! My baby who is on the verge of walking has already tested the gate as well. Plus, shipping was extremely fast! We received it about a week before it was said to arrive (and we live in Alaska). Highly recommend and may purchase again for my kitchen.