This type of baby gate takes a bit more work to install — it’s most sturdy when attached to a banister post or wall stud — but Choi considers it a nonnegotiable. While pressure-mounted baby ...

Plus, the wide gate features quick installation since it is pressure mounted, and it comes with an extension kit and four mounting spindle rods. The Regalo Easy Step extra wide baby gate meets ...

To find the best baby gates, we zeroed in on models that are easy to install and easy for adults to open. We also looked for baby gates that aren’t likely to be kept open accidentally.

If you're borrowing a gate, don't accept an old accordion-type gate. They're not safe because of the diamond-shaped openings with wide Vs at the top. These can trap a baby's head and cause choking.

And last, but by no means least, install a stair gate, or three, depending on how many hazardous spots you have in your home. A baby stair gate does what it says on the tin. Typically made from ...

Starting Wednesday, daycares across Maine will no longer be able to use baby gates in certain areas of their facilities. The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office says the change is needed after ...