Toddleroo Stairway Secure vs Toddleroo Stairway Swing Wood Gate

The Stairway Secure Gate 8691/8694 fits 27-41 in; the 4630A, 28-42 in. The Stairway Secure Gate 8691/8694 is 27 in tall; the 4630A, 30 in.

Only the differences are shown.

Toddleroo by North States Stairway Secure Gate 8691/8694Toddleroo by North States 4630A
TypeHardware-mounted gateHardware-mounted gate
List priceNot listed$49.99
Mounthardwarehardware
Stairs (maker's words)"The Stairway Secure Gate has no threshold to step over and will not swing out over stairs"Not stated by the maker
Fits openings27-41 in28-42 in
Height27 in30 in
Walk-through doorYesYes
One-hand openYes, per the makerYes, per the maker
MaterialPlasticWood
Standards (maker's words)"Baby Safety Alliance and ASTM certified""Baby Safety Alliance and ASTM certified"
Maker's warningsAttach directly to a solid surface such as a wooden studHardware-mounted gates must be attached to a solid surface such as a wooden stud; do not install with drywall anchors.

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

Toddleroo Stairway Swing Wood Gate

  • Listed for top of stairs when hardware mounted
  • Swings in, out or both ways
  • Removes from the hinge when not in use
  • Narrow width range
  • The maker says it must be mounted into a solid surface