Regalo 2-in-1 Extra Tall Easy Swing Stairway and Hallway Walk Through Baby Gate, Black 1 Count (Pack of 1) (40.5"W x 36"H)

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 littleone 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.

We've had this gate up for several months now to keep our dog in the kitchen when we are out and it is great! Sturdy, easy to use and most importantly- doesn't have a bar along the bottom for me to trip over :) It was not complicated to put up, we use it daily and there have not been any issues. We only latch the top (not using by stairs and wanted the gate to go down past the base molding, didn't want to drill into it for the bottom) and it is still sturdy enough that our 23 pound dog cannot move it to sneak through!

Installation was easy and instructions were decent. It's a little taller than standard baby/dog gates which is great for dogs that like to jump over things. The mechanism to open is a simple flip of the thumb and the gate can be installed on either side/direction, which is handy. When you close it, you need to slightly lift the gate (on the hinge side) and we found that lifting the gate and closing it isn't always a one-handed operation but overall it generally works well enough for a very simple design. Overall closes securely and works as advertised, and since it has no bar at the bottom it works well for our use at the bottom of a staircase. Dinged one star for the cheap plastic components that hold the two sides together, which make the whole door rattle and don't seem very strong and I worry about how well they will hold up to the abuse of 3 energetic dogs. Some black gorilla tape helped to DIY a solution that has basically eliminated the rattling noise and makes the whole gate feel more stable and secure, so easy enough to remedy. Overall very satisfied and it is meeting our needs in a high-traffic area on a daily basis without issue, and I would recommend as a good solution if it meets your needs.

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.