Hardware-mounted gates

Screwed into the wall or banister. Check where the maker says it can go.

Natural wood hardware-mounted baby gate fixed to the wall at the top of a staircase

22models tracked
$49 to $89price range
36 in–103 infits openings up to

Hardware-mounted gates by budget

The 6 hardware-mounted gates with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $601

4630AToddleroo by North States$49.99

Mid-range$60 to $803

Splurge$80 and up2

All 22 hardware-mounted gates

Must have:

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

Compare		Mount or type	Fits		Pressure-mounted	Walk-through door
	Cardinal Gates MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragatehardware-mounted, fits 26.5-40.5 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	26.5-40.5 in	–	?	✓
	Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Specialhardware-mounted, fits 27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 in	–	?	✓
	Cardinal Gates SS-30OD Outdoorhardware-mounted, fits 27-42.5 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	27-42.5 in	–	?	✓
	Ingenuity The Doorway 36S Custom Collection Gateboth-mounted, fits 30-36 inHardware-mountedPressure-mountedWalk-through door	both	30-36 in	$59.99	✓	✓
	KidCo Angle Mount Safewayhardware-mounted, fits 28-42.5 inHardware-mounted	hardware	28-42.5 in	–	?	?
	KidCo Quick Install Safewayhardware-mounted, fits 24.75-42.5 inHardware-mounted	hardware	24.75-42.5 in	–	?	?
	KidCo Retractable Safewayhardware-mounted, fits up to 55 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	up to 55 in	–	?	✓
	KidCo Safeway G2000 / G2001hardware-mounted, fits 24.75-42.5 inHardware-mounted	hardware	24.75-42.5 in	–	?	?
	Qdos Crystal Designer Gate (Hardware Mount)hardware-mounted, fits 29.5-44 inHardware-mounted	hardware	29.5-44 in	–	?	?
	Qdos Extending SafeGatehardware-mounted, fits 25.6-40.9 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	25.6-40.9 in	–	?	✓
	Regalo Home Accents Widespan Safety Gatehardware-mounted, fits 56-74.5 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	56-74.5 in	–	?	✓
	Regalo Top of Stairs Gates (Metal, Dual Lock, Extra Tall)hardware-mounted, fits 34-55 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	34-55 in	–	?	✓
	Summer by Ingenuity Doorway 37W Quad-Camboth-mounted, fits 30-37 inHardware-mountedPressure-mountedWalk-through door	both	30-37 in	$59.99	✓	✓
	Summer by Ingenuity Ingenuity Stairway+ 46Whardware-mountedHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	–	$79.99	?	✓
	Summer by Ingenuity The Doorway 48W Series Gateboth-mounted, fits 28.5-48 inHardware-mountedAuto-closePressure-mountedWalk-through door	both	28.5-48 in	$89.99	✓	✓
	Toddleroo by North States 4620hardware-mounted, fits 24-60 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	24-60 in	–	?	✓
	Toddleroo by North States 4630Ahardware-mounted, fits 28-42 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	28-42 in	$49.99	?	✓
	Toddleroo by North States 4649hardware-mounted, fits 60-103 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	60-103 in	$65.99	?	✓
	Toddleroo by North States 5152/5152SChardware-mounted, fits 24.5-40.25 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	24.5-40.25 in	–	?	✓
	Toddleroo by North States LuxeCraft Wood Gate 5160hardware-mounted, fits 25.25-39.25 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	25.25-39.25 in	–	?	✓
	Toddleroo by North States Stairway Secure Gate 8691/8694hardware-mounted, fits 27-41 inHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	27-41 in	–	?	✓
	Toddleroo by North States Tall Easy Swing & Lock Gate Series 2 (5052) opened; standard model not openedhardware-mountedHardware-mountedWalk-through door	hardware	–	–	?	✓

Hardware-mounted gates by the numbers

The 22 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Fits openings up to36 in to 103 in; the middle half 40.9 in to 49.5 in (20 of 22 publish it)
Fits openings from24 in to 60 in; the middle half 25.6 in to 30 in (19 of 22 publish it)
Gate height27 in to 36 in; the middle half 29.5 in to 32 in (19 of 22 publish it)
Price$49.99 to $89.99; the middle half $59.99 to $79.99 (6 of 22 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. 2 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
Ingenuity The Doorway 36S Custom Collection Gate	30-36 in		Fits
Summer by Ingenuity Doorway 37W Quad-Cam	30-37 in		Fits
Toddleroo LuxeCraft Wood Gate	25.25-39.25 in	Fits	Fits
Toddleroo Essential Stairway & Walkway Gate	24.5-40.25 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
Cardinal Gates MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragate	26.5-40.5 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
Qdos Extending SafeGate	25.6-40.9 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
Toddleroo Stairway Secure	27-41 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
Toddleroo Stairway Swing Wood Gate	28-42 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
KidCo Safeway G2000 / G2001	24.75-42.5 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
KidCo Quick Install Safeway	24.75-42.5 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
Cardinal Gates SS-30OD Outdoor	27-42.5 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
KidCo Angle Mount Safeway	28-42.5 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
Qdos Crystal Designer Gate (Hardware Mount)	29.5-44 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
Summer by Ingenuity The Doorway 48W Series Gate	28.5-48 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special	27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 in	Fits	Fits	Fits
KidCo Retractable Safeway	up to 55 in	–	–	–	Fits
Regalo Top of Stairs Gates (Metal, Dual Lock, Extra Tall)	34-55 in		Fits	Fits	Fits
Toddleroo Expandable Swing Wood Gate	24-60 in	Fits	Fits	Fits	Fits
Regalo Home Accents Widespan Safety Gate	56-74.5 in				Fits	Fits
Toddleroo Extra-Wide Swing Wood Gate	60-103 in					Fits

Top of stairs

22 of 22 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 Toddleroo by North States4649 103 in
Biggest opening fit: the Toddleroo Extra-Wide Swing Wood Gate at 103 in, per Toddleroo by North States.

Fits openings from
60 in
Gate height
27 in
Price
$65.99
See specs
Narrowest opening fit Toddleroo by North States4620 24 in
Narrowest opening fit: the Toddleroo Expandable Swing Wood Gate at 24 in, per Toddleroo by North States.

Fits openings up to
60 in
Gate height
32 in
See specs
Highest gate Summer by IngenuityThe Doorway 48W Series Gate 36 in
Highest gate: the Summer by Ingenuity The Doorway 48W Series Gate at 36 in, per Summer by Ingenuity.

Fits openings up to
48 in
Fits openings from
28.5 in
Walk-through width
19 in
See specs
Biggest walk-through opening RegaloHome Accents Widespan Safety Gate 19.5 in
Biggest walk-through opening: the Regalo Home Accents Widespan Safety Gate at 19.5 in, per Regalo.

Fits openings up to
74.5 in
Fits openings from
56 in
Gate height
28 in
See specs

Fits openings up to vs price

Each dot is one of the 5 hardware-mounted gates with both specs published; further right is wider, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.

1Toddleroo Extra-Wide Swing Wood GateBiggest opening fit
2Toddleroo Expandable Swing Wood GateNarrowest opening fit · not on the chart: no published list price
3Summer by Ingenuity The Doorway 48W Series GateHighest gate
4Regalo Home Accents Widespan Safety GateBiggest walk-through opening · not on the chart: no published list price

All 5 on the chart, cheapest first

Toddleroo Stairway Swing Wood Gate42 in · $49.99
Summer by Ingenuity Doorway 37W Quad-Cam37 in · $59.99
Ingenuity The Doorway 36S Custom Collection Gate36 in · $59.99
Toddleroo Extra-Wide Swing Wood Gate103 in · $65.99
Summer by Ingenuity The Doorway 48W Series Gate48 in · $89.99

What to look for in hardware-mounted gates

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.

4649

36 inmiddle 42.5 in103 in

Typical: 40.9 in to 49.5 in. 20 of 22 list it. Biggest opening fit: 4649.

Fits openings from

The narrowest opening the maker lists.

4620

24 inmiddle 27 in60 in

Typical: 25.6 in to 30 in. 19 of 22 list it. Narrowest opening fit: 4620.

Gate height

Gate height as the maker lists it.

The Doorway 48W Series Gate

27 inmiddle 30 in36 in

Typical: 29.5 in to 32 in. 19 of 22 list it. Highest gate: The Doorway 48W Series Gate.

Walk-through width

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

Home Accents Widespan Safety Gate

18.75 inmiddle 19 in19.5 in

3 of 22 list it. Biggest walk-through opening: Home Accents Widespan Safety Gate.

Price

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

$49.99middle $65.99$89.99

Typical: $59.99 to $79.99. 6 of 22 list it.

Ask the meadow

Questions about hardware-mounted gates

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.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.