Configurable gates and play yards

Panel gates that bend around openings or make a play area.

White octagon play yard gate with a walk-through door around a play mat in a living room

11models tracked
$79 to $99price range
26 in–31.5 ingate height

All 11 configurable gates and play yards

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Mount or type	Fits		Hardware-mounted	Walk-through door	Auto-close
	BabyDan Flex XXLhardware-mountedHardware-mounted	hardware	–	–	✓	?	?
	Cardinal Gates XpandaGate EX100hardware-mountedHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	–	–	✓	✓	?
	Dreambaby Discovery 3-Panel Gatehardware-mounted, fits 29.5-76.5 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	29.5-76.5 in	$99.99	✓	✓	?
	Evenflo Versatile Play Space (6/8-panel)	–	–	$79.99	?	?	?
	KidCo Custom Fit Auto Close ConfigureGatefits up to 86 inWalk-through doorAuto-close	–	up to 86 in	–	?	✓	✓
	North States MyPet Petyard	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Regalo 2-in-1 Super Wide Gate & Play Yard (6/8-panel)hardware-mounted, fits up to 192 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	up to 192 in	–	✓	✓	?
	Toddleroo by North States 8666/8669 (Superyard Classic, six-panel)fits 38.5 to over 16 ft with Supery in	–	38.5 to over 16 ft with Supery in	–	?	?	?
	Toddleroo by North States 8750/8751Walk-through door	–	–	–	?	✓	?
	Toddleroo by North States 8779 (Dove White, 6-panel)Walk-through door	–	–	$94.99	?	✓	?
	Top Paw 4-Panel Foldable Wood Freestanding Gatefits up to 72 in	–	up to 72 in	–	?	?	?

Configurable gates and play yards by the numbers

The 11 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Gate height26 in to 31.5 in; the middle half 26 in to 29.5 in (10 of 11 publish it)
Panels3 to 8; the middle half 3 to 6 (9 of 11 publish it)

Gates by opening width

Ranges are the maker’s, in inches, with any extensions the maker names. A gate is marked in every band its range touches. A dash means the maker gives only the top of the range. 7 gates give no range in inches.

Gate	Maker’s range	Up to 30 in	30–40 in	40–50 in	50–60 in	60 in and up
Top Paw 4-Panel Foldable Wood Freestanding Gate	up to 72 in	–	–	–	–	Fits
Dreambaby Discovery 3-Panel Gate	29.5-76.5 in	Fits	Fits	Fits	Fits	Fits
KidCo Custom Fit Auto Close ConfigureGate	up to 86 in	–	–	–	–	Fits
Regalo 2-in-1 Super Wide Gate & Play Yard (6/8-panel)	up to 192 in	–	–	–	–	Fits

Top of stairs

4 of 11 gates here can be screwed to the wall, per their makers. The maker’s own stairs wording is on each gate’s page.

Shortlist: 4 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Biggest opening fit · Most panels Regalo2-in-1 Super Wide Gate & Play Yard (6/8-panel) 192 in
Biggest opening fit: the Regalo 2-in-1 Super Wide Gate & Play Yard (6/8-panel) at 192 in, per Regalo.

Gate height
28 in
Walk-through width
16 in
Panels
8
See specs
Narrowest opening fit DreambabyDiscovery 3-Panel Gate 29.5 in
Narrowest opening fit: the Dreambaby Discovery 3-Panel Gate at 29.5 in, per Dreambaby.

Fits openings up to
76.5 in
Gate height
29 in
Panels
3
See specs
Highest gate Top Paw4-Panel Foldable Wood Freestanding Gate 31.5 in
Highest gate: the Top Paw 4-Panel Foldable Wood Freestanding Gate at 31.5 in, per Top Paw.

Fits openings up to
72 in
Panels
4
See specs
Biggest walk-through opening Toddleroo by North States8666/8669 (Superyard Classic, six-panel) 23 in
Biggest walk-through opening: the Toddleroo Superyard (6-Panel, Colorplay, Indoor-Outdoor, Nook, Duo) at 23 in, per Toddleroo by North States.

Gate height
26 in
Panels
6
See specs

What to look for in configurable gates and play yards

The range across every babyproofing product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Fits openings up to

The widest opening the maker lists, with any extensions it names.

2-in-1 Super Wide Gate & Play Yard (6/8-panel)

72 inmiddle 86 in192 in

Typical: 76.5 in to 86 in. 4 of 11 list it. Biggest opening fit: 2-in-1 Super Wide Gate & Play Yard (6/8-panel).

Gate height

Gate height as the maker lists it.

4-Panel Foldable Wood Freestanding Gate

26 inmiddle 28 in31.5 in

Typical: 26 in to 29.5 in. 10 of 11 list it. Highest gate: 4-Panel Foldable Wood Freestanding Gate.

Walk-through width

The width of the door opening when the gate is open, per the maker.

8666/8669 (Superyard Classic, six-panel)

16 inmiddle 23 in23 in

Most list 23 in. 5 of 11 list it. Biggest walk-through opening: 8666/8669 (Superyard Classic, six-panel).

Panels

The panel count in the box, per the maker.

3middle 68

Typical: 3 to 6. 9 of 11 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

$79.99middle $94.99$99.99

3 of 11 list it.

Ask the meadow

Questions about configurable gates and play yards

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Which gates can go at the top of stairs?

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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