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Dreambaby Chelsea Xtra-Wide Auto-Close

The Dreambaby Chelsea Xtra-Wide Auto-Close fits openings up to 53 in, fits openings from 38 in, and stands 29.5 in tall, per Dreambaby. Wide metal gate from Dreambaby that closes on its own and opens with one hand. It is sold as a pressure-mounted gate with wall cups that the maker says must be screwed in.

  • bothMount
  • 38-53 inFits
  • 29.5 inHeight
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How the Chelsea Xtra-Wide Auto-Close stacks up

Against the 44 pressure-mounted gates we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Fits openings up to53 in4th biggest opening fit of 37

Above the typical range for pressure-mounted gates (38.25 in to 48 in).

This one
32 inmiddle 42 in72 in
Fits openings from38 in36th narrowest opening fit of 37

Above the typical range for pressure-mounted gates (28 in to 29.5 in).

This one
26 inmiddle 29 in38.3 in
Gate height29.5 in23rd highest gate of 41

Within the typical range for pressure-mounted gates (28 in to 30.3 in).

This one
23 inmiddle 30 in36 in

What sets the Chelsea Xtra-Wide Auto-Close apart

Measured against the 44 pressure-mounted gates we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • 4th biggest opening fitof the 37 pressure-mounted gates with it published: 53 in
  • Fits openings from: 38 inabove the middle half of the 37 pressure-mounted gates that publish it (28 in to 29.5 in)
  • Gate height: 29.5 inin the middle half of the 41 pressure-mounted gates that publish it (28 in to 30.3 in)

Next to its closest matches

Will it fit my opening?

Fits openings38-53 in, per the maker
Gate height29.5 in
Auto-closeYes, per the maker
One-hand openingYes, per the maker

Where it can go

MountPressure or hardware mount
The maker on stairs“Also suitable for top of stairs using the included hardware mounts”

Listed features

  • Fits 38 to 53 inches
  • Closes by itself and opens one-handed

Worth checking

  • Page contradicts itself on whether extensions are included

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
  • 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.

Full specs

Dreambaby Chelsea Xtra-Wide Auto-Close
TypePressure-mounted gate
Mountboth
Stairs (maker's words)"Also suitable for top of stairs using the included hardware mounts"
Fits openings38-53 in
Height29.5 in
Auto-closeYes, per the maker
One-hand openYes, per the maker
MaterialMetal
Maker's warningsAll mounting cups must be screwed into place regardless of where the gate is used

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Chelsea Xtra-Wide Auto-Close: questions answered

From Dreambaby's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.

Can the Dreambaby Chelsea Xtra-Wide Auto-Close go at the top of stairs?

The maker says: "Also suitable for top of stairs using the included hardware mounts" Mount: both. 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.

What openings does the Dreambaby Chelsea Xtra-Wide Auto-Close fit?

Per the maker: 38-53 inches, 29.5 inches tall.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-11. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.