Baby Proof Me Retractable 71"
The Baby Proof Me Retractable 71" stands 34 in tall, per Baby Proof Me. A retractable mesh gate that installs with wall brackets using adhesive, screws or optional floor hooks, 34 in tall.
- 34 inHeight
How the Retractable 71" stacks up
Against the 6 retractable gates we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the 33 in most retractable gates list.
What sets the Retractable 71" apart
Measured against the 6 retractable gates we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Regalo Fabric Retractable GateNext to it, the Retractable 71" is 4 in taller.
- Toddleroo by North States 4967SNext to it, the Retractable 71" is 1 in taller.
- Toddleroo by North States SmartFit Retractable Mesh Gate (5548 / 5548S)Next to it, the Retractable 71" is 1 in taller.
Will it fit my opening?
| Fits openings | Not listed by the maker |
|---|---|
| Gate height | 34 in |
| One-hand opening | Yes, per the maker |
Where it can go
| The maker on stairs | No stairs wording from the maker |
|---|---|
| Indoor or outdoor | Designed for both indoor and outdoor use |
| Bottom gap | No bottom-bar design; no gap measurement given |
Listed features
- No bottom bar
- One-hand operation stated
- Several mounting options
Worth checking
- No top-of-stairs statement
Where to buy the Retractable 71"
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- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Baby Proof Me Retractable 71" | |
|---|---|
| Type | Retractable gate |
| Stairs (maker's words) | Not stated by the maker |
| Height | 34 in |
| One-hand open | Yes, per the maker |
| Bottom gap (maker) | No bottom-bar design; no gap measurement given |
| Material | Soft mesh ('anti-scratch mesh fabric') with reinforced rods |
| Maker's warnings | Maker warns: 'This is NOT A TOY!' Not a substitute for adult supervision. Stop using if the product becomes faulty. |
Compare the Retractable 71" with
How each closest rival differs from the Retractable 71", from the makers' specs.
- RegaloFabric Retractable Gatefits to 50 in30 in tall
- 4 in shorter
- Toddleroo by North States4967Sfits to 55 in33 in tall
- 1 in shorter
- Toddleroo by North StatesSmartFit Retractable Mesh Gate (5548 / 5548S)fits to 55 in33 in tall
- 1 in shorter
- DreambabyGlide N Hide Retractable$59fits to 55 in$59.99Compare side by side
Retractable 71": questions answered
From Baby Proof Me's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.
Can the Baby Proof Me Retractable 71" go at the top of stairs?
The maker's page doesn't say. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Are retractable gates a good idea?
The maker says: "No bottom-bar design; no gap measurement given" Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
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Where these specs come from
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