KidCo Retractable Safeway

The KidCo Retractable Safeway fits openings up to 55 in and stands 33.5 in tall, per KidCo. Hardware-mounted retractable mesh gate that extends to openings up to 55 inches and can mount to a door frame or wall.

  • hardwareMount
  • up to 55 inFits
  • 33.5 inHeight

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How the Retractable Safeway stacks up

Against the 22 hardware-mounted gates we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Fits openings up to55 in4th biggest opening fit of 20

Above the typical range for hardware-mounted gates (40.9 in to 49.5 in).

This one
36 inmiddle 42.5 in103 in
Gate height33.5 in3rd highest gate of 19

Above the typical range for hardware-mounted gates (29.5 in to 32 in).

This one
27 inmiddle 30 in36 in

What sets the Retractable Safeway apart

Measured against the 22 hardware-mounted gates we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • 3rd highest gateof the 19 hardware-mounted gates with it published: 33.5 in
  • 4th biggest opening fitof the 20 hardware-mounted gates with it published: 55 in

Next to its closest matches

Will it fit my opening?

Fits openingsup to 55 in, per the maker
Gate height33.5 in
Walk-through doorYes

The maker gives only the top of the range.

Where it can go

MountHardware-mounted (screws into the wall)
The maker on stairsNo stairs wording from the maker

Listed features

  • Retracts when not in use
  • Preset length button

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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

KidCo Retractable Safeway
TypeHardware-mounted gate
Mounthardware
Stairs (maker's words)Not stated by the maker
Fits openingsup to 55 in
Height33.5 in
Walk-through doorYes
HardwareFour quick-release holders, mounting template, baseboard spacers
In the boxFour quick-release holders, mounting template, baseboard spacers
MaterialFlexible mesh barrier

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Retractable Safeway: questions answered

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

Can the KidCo Retractable Safeway go at the top of stairs?

The maker's page doesn't say. Mount: hardware. 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 KidCo Retractable Safeway fit?

Per the maker: up to 55 inches, 33.5 inches tall.

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

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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.