Toddleroo Expandable Swing Wood Gate vs Toddleroo Stairway Secure

The 4620 fits 24-60 in; the Stairway Secure Gate 8691/8694, 27-41 in. The 4620 is 32 in tall; the Stairway Secure Gate 8691/8694, 27 in.

Only the differences are shown.

Toddleroo by North States 4620Toddleroo by North States Stairway Secure Gate 8691/8694
TypeHardware-mounted gateHardware-mounted gate
Mounthardwarehardware
Stairs (maker's words)"Mounts in a variety of room openings or at the bottom of stairs""The Stairway Secure Gate has no threshold to step over and will not swing out over stairs"
Fits openings24-60 in27-41 in
Height32 in27 in
Walk-through doorYesYes
One-hand openYes, per the makerYes, per the maker
MaterialWoodPlastic
Standards (maker's words)"Baby Safety Alliance and ASTM certified""Baby Safety Alliance and ASTM certified"
Maker's warningsHardware-mounted gates must be attached to a solid surface such as a wooden stud; do not install with drywall anchors.Attach directly to a solid surface such as a wooden stud

Toddleroo Expandable Swing Wood Gate

  • Swings both directions
  • Top rail adjusts as the gate expands
  • Folds to 24 in wide for storage
  • The maker says it is for the bottom of stairs, not the top
  • The maker says it must be mounted into a solid surface

Toddleroo Stairway Secure

Plastic hardware-mounted swing gate with no threshold, listed for stairs and hallways.

  • No threshold
  • One-hand latch
  • Low price
  • Plastic
  • Needs a stud or solid surface