Toddleroo Light the Way Gate vs Toddleroo StepSafe Extra-Wide Auto-Close

The 4957 is 29.3 in tall; the StepSafe Extra-Wide Auto-Close Gate White 5507/5507S, 30 in.

Only the differences are shown.

Toddleroo by North States 4957Toddleroo by North States StepSafe Extra-Wide Auto-Close Gate White 5507/5507S
TypePressure-mounted gatePressure-mounted gate
Mountbothboth
Stairs (maker's words)"May be used at the top of a stairway only with both mounting screws and mounting cups, not with tape pads only""Use on stairs with hardware-secured mounting cups"
Fits openingsNot listed29-55.75 in
Height29.3 in30 in
Walk-through doorYesYes
Door opening16.5 in19 in
Auto-closeNot listedYes, per the maker
One-hand openYes, per the makerYes, per the maker
Extensions2 extensions included; extension models 4952 and 4953 offeredNot listed
MaterialNot listedsteel
Standards (maker's words)Not listed"Baby Safety Alliance and ASTM certified"
Maker's warningsTop of stairs only with screws and cups, not tape padsMounting cups should be used; pressure mount for between rooms, hallways or bottom of stairs, hardware mount for top of stairs; several opening widths are unsupported

Toddleroo Light the Way Gate

A 29.3 inch gate with a one-hand handle and a door that swings both ways; the maker allows the top of stairs only with screws and mounting cups.

  • Hardware mount option
  • One-hand handle
  • Two extensions included
  • Tape pads alone are not allowed at stairs

Toddleroo StepSafe Extra-Wide Auto-Close

A 30 inch steel auto-close gate with a 19 inch door that spans 29 to 55.75 inches with extensions and can be hardware-mounted at the top of stairs.

  • Wide span
  • Auto-close with 90 degree hold-open
  • Hardware option for stairs
  • Gaps in the supported widths
  • Extension count is stated inconsistently