BabyDan Flex XXL vs Cardinal Gates XpandaGate EX100
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| BabyDan Flex XXL | Cardinal Gates XpandaGate EX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Configurable gate or play yard | Configurable gate or play yard |
| Mount | hardware | hardware |
| Stairs (maker's words) | Not listed | "Not Recommended for Top of Stairs: Gate bumper poses a safety hazard at the top of the stairs." |
| Height | Not listed | 29.5 in |
| Walk-through door | Not listed | Yes |
| Door opening | Not listed | 23 in |
| One-hand open | Not listed | Yes, per the maker |
| Extensions | Can be extended with small and large sections sold separately | Model EX15 15-inch extension; unlimited extensions can be added |
| Panels | Not listed | 3 |
| Hardware | Screws in the packaging | Not listed |
| Material | Metal, powder coated with polyethylene | All-steel with powder-coated finish |
| Standards (maker's words) | "The maker says the Flex gates comply with the European safety standard EN 1930:2011" | "All Cardinal Gates baby gates are JPMA certified" |
| Maker's warnings | the Flex safety gates are wall-mounted (screws). Maker text for the Flex line says it can secure a wide or irregular doorway, a staircase or a room divider. | Not listed |
BabyDan Flex XXL
A wall-mounted metal Flex gate line with a very wide XXL version, extendable with extra sections.
- Wall-mounted with screws
- Extendable sections
Cardinal Gates XpandaGate EX100
A hardware-mounted expandable steel gate with one door panel and two side panels that can be set up in a C, U or zigzag shape and extended with EX15 add-ons.
- One-hand push-button latch
- Opens both directions
- Extensions available