Toddleroo Light the Way Gate
The Toddleroo Light the Way Gate stands 29.3 in tall and opens to a 16.5 in walk-through, per Toddleroo by North States. A 29.3 inch gate with a one-hand handle and a door that swings both ways; the maker allows the top of stairs only with screws and mounting cups.
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How the 4957 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.
Within the typical range for pressure-mounted gates (28 in to 30.3 in).
Below the typical range for pressure-mounted gates (17.5 in to 22 in).
What sets the 4957 apart
Measured against the 44 pressure-mounted gates we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Gate height: 29.3 inin the middle half of the 41 pressure-mounted gates that publish it (28 in to 30.3 in)
- Walk-through width: 16.5 inbelow the middle half of the 20 pressure-mounted gates that publish it (17.5 in to 22 in)
Next to its closest matches
- Toddleroo by North States StepSafe Auto-Close Gate White 5502Next to it, the 4957 is 0.7 in shorter; 2.5 in narrower.
- Toddleroo by North States StepSafe Extra-Wide Auto-Close Gate White 5507/5507SNext to it, the 4957 is 0.7 in shorter; 2.5 in narrower.
- Toddleroo by North States 8714Next to it, the 4957 is 3.3 in taller.
Will it fit my opening?
| Fits openings | Not listed by the maker |
|---|---|
| Extensions | 2 extensions included; extension models 4952 and 4953 offered |
| Gate height | 29.3 in |
| Walk-through door | Yes, 16.5 in wide |
| One-hand opening | Yes, per the maker |
Where it can go
| Mount | Pressure or hardware mount |
|---|---|
| The maker on stairs | “May be used at the top of a stairway only with both mounting screws and mounting cups, not with tape pads only” |
Listed features
- Hardware mount option
- One-hand handle
- Two extensions included
Worth checking
- Tape pads alone are not allowed at stairs
Where to buy the 4957
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- 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
| Toddleroo by North States 4957 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pressure-mounted gate |
| Mount | both |
| Stairs (maker's words) | "May be used at the top of a stairway only with both mounting screws and mounting cups, not with tape pads only" |
| Height | 29.3 in |
| Walk-through door | Yes |
| Door opening | 16.5 in |
| One-hand open | Yes, per the maker |
| Extensions | 2 extensions included; extension models 4952 and 4953 offered |
| Maker's warnings | Top of stairs only with screws and cups, not tape pads |
Compare the 4957 with
How each closest rival differs from the 4957, from the makers' specs.
- Toddleroo by North StatesStepSafe Auto-Close Gate White 5502fits to 38 infrom 29 in
- 0.7 in taller
- 2.5 in wider
- Toddleroo by North StatesStepSafe Extra-Wide Auto-Close Gate White 5507/5507Sfits to 55.75 infrom 29 in
- 0.7 in taller
- 2.5 in wider
- Toddleroo by North States8714fits to 42 infrom 26 in
- 3.3 in shorter
- Toddleroo by North States8620 / 8629$27fits to 42 in$27.99
- 3.3 in shorter
4957: questions answered
From Toddleroo by North States's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.
Can the Toddleroo Light the Way Gate go at the top of stairs?
The maker says: "May be used at the top of a stairway only with both mounting screws and mounting cups, not with tape pads only" 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.
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- Toddleroo by North StatesSupergate Classic / Explorerfits to 42 infrom 26 in
- Toddleroo by North StatesQuick-Fit Oval Mesh Wood Gate 4660/4662fits to 42 infrom 26.5 in
- Toddleroo by North StatesRenew Recycled Plastic Gate 8244 (Sandstone)fits to 42 infrom 26 in
- Toddleroo by North StatesBright Choice Auto-Close Gate 5335/5336fits to 40.5 infrom 29.75 in
- Toddleroo by North StatesDeluxe Décor Gate 4934 (matte bronze)fits to 72 infrom 38.3 in
- Toddleroo by North States5346fits to 52 infrom 29.75 in
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-11. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.