In today’s society, there is a definite increase in child safety awareness. More and more parents have shown interest in child safety devices. Hence, many parents are now looking to restrain the access of specific areas (stairs, kitchen, garage) or to secure their child in a hazard free area.  While it is easy to protect some parts of the house, because of the different designs of houses, it can be more difficult to find protections for some houses. As a matter of fact, some more modern houses are designed around an open floor concept and tend to have very wide doors, stairs, rooms and it can be difficult to find a place to install a standard size safety gate for your child. This is why some manufacturers have come up with the “extra wide baby gate”, or the super wide gate. These gates are designed to accommodate over 100 inches wide openings!

Safety gates will increase security and decrease the chances of injuries, the house being a place full of hidden hazards!

To help you choose your extra wide baby gate, we have summarize here the types of extra wide gates for children available.

First, you can buy a standard safety gate and simply add some extensions (extra panels). This is a fully practical and functional barrier, but remember that extensions for safety gates will only work if the opening is slightly bigger than a standard gate.

Second, the expandable gate. The expandable gate is the “yo-yo” type of gate. It can be retracted or elongated, and is therefore very useful for a wide range of opening sizes, and will function as long as the opening is smaller than the maximum length of the gate. This type of extra wide baby gate are usually wider than the standard safety gate with extensions and work like a charm for very wide openings. They can also be collapsed to a very minimal size, therefore can be very practically hidden when not in use.

Third, the customizable gates. The beauty of customizable gates is that they gate be joined together to create a playground, used as very very wide barrier, or simply used in very odd openings.

When researching your gate, make sure to read other parents reviews. By the problems they’ve encountered or their warm recommendations, you will be able to decide whether the gate is made for your house or not.You will also need to decide what material you prefer. While wood gates are better looking, they also tend to be more expensive than the metallic one. There is also the soft gates, made of a sturdy but soft material.

By choosing the right safety gate for you and your house, you will feel good knowing that if you have to step out of the room for a minute, your kid will be safe.

The Summer Infant Sure And Secure is an example of a costumizable gate.

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If you think that leaving your children in the house is much more safe than to let them to let them run around in the yard or with their friends, think again. Indeed, a house can be filled with hazards. But there are good news. In the house, you can work at preventing the risk of injuring, or at least reducing them. This can be done by using devices specially made to increase young children’s safety around the house, but also by increasing hazards awareness among other members of the house (your spouse, older brothers and sisters, tenants, etc).

Children and baby safety devices are usually affordable. They are also durable. You can purchase them in different locations : at the hardware store, the baby store, the drug store or even conveniently through the internet. Safety devices or products are products that should block young children access to hazardous objects or places in the house, but should also be fairly easy to use for parents.

It is very important that you do some research and read reviews before purchasing your safety material, because if your device is not working, you may as well save your money and go without one! Or on the other hand, your new childproof device could be working just fine (i.e. protecting your child), but so hard to use by you that you may end up having to buy a different one anyway.

The only way to have total effectiveness of your new baby-safety product is to follow the user’s manual. Do not try to improvise a new way of using such or such device, do not use screws or material other than the one provided by the manufacturer and read the installation manual carefully. Good and correctly installed child or baby safety devices will last you several years and will keep your little one out of trouble.

To help you, we have put together a list of child and baby safety products you might want to learn more about.

1) Baby safety gates : Having some friends over? Vacuuming the house? Cooking dinner? Or simply taking a shower? There are 84600 second in a day, it is impossible for a parent to keep an eye on their loved ones every second of the day. When you are unable to keep a close eye on baby, the best way to keep your little one out of trouble is to enclose them in a room hazard free, until your hands are free. Having an usually built or wide room? Opt for an extra wide baby gate. Some of them extend as much as 108 inches wide! Baby safety gates should be sturdy, designed so baby can climb up the gate, and pinch and choke free. Preferably, it should be easy enough for an adult to open it to walk through, but difficult enough for children to open.

Extra wide baby gates, such as those designed by North States, will restrain you children into safe areas of the house.

2) Safety latches/locks : Babies and young children are well-known curious creatures. They love to discover, and the closet, the drawers or the cupboards are a world full of treasures. Soap, “Windex”, medicines, matches and sharp objects are only a few of the interesting treasures found in those places… The use of safety latches and locks will greatly reduce the chance of injuries and poising. Safety latches and locks should be easy enough for an adult to remove, but sturdy enough to stop a child from removing it).

Are you cupboards childproofed? Think about adding some safety latches.

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3) Outlet covers : Keys, crayons, toys, children may try to sneak anything in an outlet. Outlet covers will protect your child from the dangers of electrical shocks or even electrocutions!

4) Corner and edge bumpers : Children are clumsy, like to push each other and easily tumble or fall. Protect them from sharp and hard edges by adding corner and edge bumpers on your furniture.

5) Furniture anchors : Protect your children from furniture that can tip over, such as TVs, stands, bookshelves and much more. By anchoring the big furniture to the wall or the floor and by adding anti-tip brackets to free standing ranges, you will greatly decrease the chance of serious injuries from a tipping piece of furniture.

6) Pool safety products : If you own a pool, it is essential that you own pool safety products. Whether you have children or not. Remember that even if you do not have children, other children may be interested by your pool, including friends, family or neighbors’ kids. Use a barrier that will surround the entire pool. The barrier should consist of at least of a 4-foot tall fence, with a self-closing and self-latching door (it should be closed and locked when the pool is not been used by anyone!) If you backdoor leads directly to the pool, install an alarm or add a power safety cover. A sliding door glass, even closed, is not considered a safety barrier to the pool.

These are only a few of the way you can childproof your house. There are many more types of baby safety devices. Every once in a while, it is a good idea to surf on the government website to look for products recalls. By keeping yourself knowledgeable of what is going on, you will make your house a much safer place for your kids.

Kayla, author for Extra Wide Baby Gate.

Note : Remember that this website was made for your information solely; it is your ultimate responsibility to look into your child’s safety. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s safety, please talk to your primary care provider, your physician, your child’s pediatrician or any professional able to give you professional advices. The author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences following the use of the suggested products and any consequences which could result from reading or following the information contained in this webpage.

Last month, we asked our customers what extra wide baby gate they choose and how they would rate them. There were no surprises, the Dreambaby Pressure Mount Hallway Gate came in first position and was the number one gate of many parents. This gate fits a reasonable large area (38″-53″), but can also accommodate larger areas with larger extensions. The gate is easy to set up (in less than 30 minutes), shuts by itself, is easy to open, and features a great lock. The design of the gate allows your child to see on the other side of the gate and not feel lonely on his or her side of the gate. Because it is pressure mounted, you don’t need to screw anything in your wall. The Dreambaby is tall enough so children can’t get over and was designed to make climbing of the gate nearly impossible for any children.

1. Dreambaby Pressure Mount Hallway Gate Pressure mounted

2. GMI Keepsafe Expansion Gate Patented for No Pinch/No Choke Design

3. Summer Infant Stylish n’ Secure 6 Foot Extra Tall Gate

If you are looking for a REALLY WIDE baby gate, consider the GMI Keepsafe Expansion Gate. This gate comes in several sizes, the longest one being as wide as 108 inches!! This baby safety gate is sturdy, easy to install, and is very affordable, so it is no surprise so many parents and pets owners opt for that great gate. The GMI itself fits in quite large openings, and come in 4 sizes : 36, 60, 84 and 108 inches. This gate is simple for adults to open and close, and will keep baby where you want him: away from the dangers of the house.

Finally, the Summer Infant Stylish n’Secure 6 Foot Extra Tall Metal Expansion Gate came in third position for two main reasons: it’s sturdy and fancy look as well as it’s height. This 6 foot long extra wide baby gate will fit any decor and the height of the gate is ideal for tall parents, but also taller children, and will stop the most adventurous child from climbing over the gate.

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Finding the right baby gate for a large room, unusual openings, or a large area can be a challenge. Most baby safety gates are made to fit a simple doorway  or a small hallway. It is possible to buy baby safety gate extensions, but buying the gate that fits would be the first choice of many parents. This is why Summer Infant, a leader in child safety devices and electronics, released this more than convenient product, the Parents’ Super-Wide Custom-Fit Gate by Summer Infant, or extra wide baby gate.

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Why Choose Summer Infant

Many parents feel they can trust brands such as Summer Infant, because children and baby safety are what they focus on. Summer Infant is known by most parents for their up-to-date technology in baby safety monitors, baby travel systems, nursery accessories and now baby safety gates, including the extra wide baby gate “Parents’ Super-Wide Custom-Fit Gate”.

This extra wide baby gate is a hardware-mounted, which increase the strength of the extra baby gate, therefore enhancing its overall security. Certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (www.jpma.org), this gate fits an opening as wide as 12 feet, and this without the hassle of purchasing baby safety extensions!  The size of this extra wide baby gate make it convenient to use and easy to install in openings where it is usually not easy to install regular baby safety gates.  This extra wide baby gate can also be used to corner off a section of a room and can be installed at the bottom of a stairway, to avoid your little one to wander up the stairs. Moreover, if you want to create a play area for your kids and his friends to play, simply purchase two of this extra wide baby gate and attach them together. This gate also features a walk-through door, to ease walking back and forth and eliminating the chances of tripping over the gate. The door locks for more safety to give you peace of mind when not around your child.

From the pictures, it is easy to see how two gates can make an actually area to keep baby away from troubles. This wide baby gate for stairs from Summer Infant is made of a material that is easy to wash and that looks great in any house and decor. The gate is easy to install and connecting two or more gates together can be done in no time. And for pets owners, this super wide custom-fit room barrier is also an excellent pet gate!

Pros:
1) The extra wide baby gate can be angled and custom to fit unusual openings. The gate is so wide you will need only one gate to close your area of interest. If you need to create a play area, you can purchase a second one.
2) Walk-thru door, to easy passages, and reduce chances of trippings.
3) Made of a soft material, so lighter on your kid’s head if he/she bumps into it.
4) It’s hardware- mounted, so it increases safety, but… see cons.
5The door can be locked, but… see cons.

Cons:

1) It is difficult to open the gate with one hand.
2) It’s hardware-mounted, therefore for parents looking for pressure mounted, it will leave holes
3) The door does not lock automatically, so make sure you lock the door after passing through.
4) Some parents may find this extra wide baby gate to be slightly pricey.

Nancy, reviewer for Extra Wide Baby Gate.

Having a baby safety gate is for most parents to have a certain peace of mind. Young children or a babies then to be adventurous, and it is important to keep them away from troubles. This is why baby safety gates are so useful, because they allow your baby or young kid to run around but constraint them to a safe area.

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Price: $129.99

When it comes to safety, many parents choose Summer Infant, and for good reasons. Summer Infant is a leader in terms of maternity, baby and child products. Summer Infant specializes in babies and kids products, and their expertise is easy to see by the quality of their products.

The Summer Infant Stylish n’ Secure 6 Foot Extra Tall Metal Expansion Gate is a must for all parents who want a sturdy extra wide baby gate, but also wants the look. This extra wide baby gate can be installed in less than 20 minutes, and will fit securely in openings as wide as 44” to 72” or 106cm to 183cm. This extra wide baby gate includes 4 extensions, allowing you to install the gate in wider openings. Because it is taller than regular baby safety gates (the gate stands 36” or 91cm tall), this extra wide baby gate can also be used for a slightly older child and for bigger dogs as well.

The gate itself is very attractive, has a modern and fancy look to it, a stylish bronze finish which will compliment new and contemporary homes. The gate is hardware-mounted, which means more protection for your kid. A stylish arched walk-thru door will allow easy passing and is overall, this extra wide baby gate is well worth the investment.

Pros
1) This extra wide baby gate is extra wide, and will fit large openings or double doorways
2) The gate is very sturdy
3) The gate has a stylish look that will complement your house
4) The gate is easy to install
5) Hardware-mounted, which increase safety, especially if you are trying to block the access to a stairway

Cons
1) Although the manufacturer calls the walk-thru door a “one hand”, it can be actually quite hard to open and close with one hand
2) For parents who are looking for pressure-mounted extra wide baby gates, this gate is hardware-mounted and you will have to make holes in your walls
3) Some parents will find it pricey

Overall, this extra wide baby gate and extra tall baby gate will satisfy all your criteria, whether is is aesthetic or quality of the gate. Worth the investment for sure!

Julia, reviewer for Extra Wide Baby Gate

Baby safety gates are used to protect your baby or young toddler from the dangers of a house of from wandering outside of the house. In some cases, a regular baby safety gate will not be wide enough. If this is the case, you may want to consider an extra wide baby gate, which will fit double doorways or w-i-d-e openings.

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North States

North States is a company recognized world-wide to make some of the most versatile and economical gates. All their gates are certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (www.jpma.org). Many parents choose North States because they can trust them and, this, at an affordable price. The North States Expandable Swing Gate is an example of safe and affordable. This extra wide baby gate fits extra openings, up to 60 inches wide, therefore offering security where other gate would not. This gate is hardware-mounted, therefore very sturdy. This extra wide baby gate easily swings open in both directions. The gate can be used with only one hand. The gate itself stands at 32″ tall, but for storage purposes, can be folded to only 24 inches!

Unlike the other extra wide baby gates presented, this extra wide baby gate is expendable like an accordeon. The gate fits nicely any odd size openings. The gate doesn’t have a door, but can be easily slide opened on either side by parents and adults. Because it can be opened on both sides, when the gate is not in use, you can sleepy unlatch both sides and put it away until the next time you will need it. This feature is very interesting as it allows an easier passage during high traffic periods. This extra wide baby gate also works for pets. This North States expandable wood gate is a good quality, products, sturdy and durable. Because it is made of wood, it will fit any house and decor.

Pros
1) Extremely affordable
2) Sturdy
3) Easy to install
4) Easy to open and close (for an adult)

Cons
1) Look not very stylish
2) The way this extra wide baby gate opens makes it difficult to use with dry wall (too much motion)

Notes: To prevent serious injury, install gate according to manufacturer’s instructions. Read all warnings and installation instructions before use.

Joan, reviewer for www.extra-wide-baby-gate.com

How to choose an Extra Wide Baby Gate

Extra Wide Baby Gate to protect your child’s from injuries

Babies are curious by nature. Their curious nature mixed with a lot of clumsiness and lack of understanding can lead to various injuries, caused by situations where the baby falls the stairs or plays with dangerous tools. In order to prevent those types of injuries, it can be necessary to install a device that will stop baby from accessing some places in the house, or to keep baby within a safe area. That device is call baby safety gate.

What is an Extra Wide Baby Gate?

It is usually fairly easy to buy a normal size baby gate from the store or online, but for some houses or specific stairs or rooms,parents may need to purchase larger gates for wider openings. Those larger gates are called Extra Wide Baby Gate. Wider gates often come in the same material as narrower baby gates, but in larger sizes. Because of their size, they are usually more expensive than the the regular baby gates. In many circumstances, the use of a normal baby gate is not enough and parents need to purchase an Extra Wide Baby Gate. Those safety gates can provide better safety in stairway openings, fireplaces, open floor plans (example, an L-shaped room or a get to separate the living room and the dining room when they are attached).

To ensure the best protection for your baby, before purchasing a gate for baby, think about the different areas of the house where you would like to use a barrier to restrain baby to a safe area while  eliminating potential dangers.

Extra Wide Baby Gate: what are the options?

Pressure mounted Extra Wide Baby Gate

A pressure-mounted safety gate is flexible in the sense that parents can install it and remove it in no time as they are pressure mounted and need no real installation (no drilling, no hammer). They are the less expensive types of Extra Wide Baby Gates. However, because they are pressure mounted, some parents feel that it is not as safe as hardware-mounted gates. Moreover, pressure mounted safety gates should never be used at the top of a stairway. Pressure mounted Extra Wide Baby Gates are very appealing to parents because they do not require any installation and cause no damage to the doorway, as long as it is not used at the top of the stairs.

Hardware mounted Extra Wide Baby Gate

The hardware mounted baby gate is the type of safety gate you should look for for stopping baby from accessing the ramp. Because it is permanently and strongly attached to the wall, the hardware-mounted safety gate is very safe. However, hardware-mounted Extra Wide Baby Gates need full installation, which means you will have to drill through the wall or the door frame.

Walk-through Extra Wide Baby Gate

If you are installing you new barrier between the living room and the kitchen, or a gate between areas you will need to access often, you may want to consider a walk-through Extra Wide Baby Gate, which combines safety and ease to use for the parents. Some models are so easy to use for the parent that they can open the gate using one hand only, while the other hand is holding the groceries, a laundry basket, etc. Two-way swing gate are good example. They are hardware mounted baby gates that can make swing either toward you or away from you.

Free standing baby gates

If you think that gates are for doorways only, guess again. Free standing gates are great solutions for the backyard, or a large open area in the house. They provide parents with a good structure where in places where there is no wall or door frame, and keep babies and children away from the pool or the lawnmower.

Expanded sizes.

Remember that your baby will grow up. Buying an Extra Wide Baby Gate with a bigger height will allow you to use it when your child grows taller.

Clear views safety gates

Choosing a gate that has a clear view will allow you to clearly see what you child is up to. The choices: clear plastic, mesh, or slats.

In the end, whatever type of gate you are looking for, whether it is an Extra Wide Baby Gate or not, when shopping, look for:

A sturdily built Extra Wide Baby Gate. The products should have smooth edges with no sharp parts. If you are buying online, read parents reviews, they will give you an idea about the quality of the gate. Our products are choosing by the best judges in terms of children security : parents.

The right dimensions. Before buying, measure the doorway or any enclosure you are planning to put the gate for your child (or pet as well) to make sure that it’ll be a good fit.

Manufactured after 1985. Any baby safety gate made before that date does not necessarily meet today’s safety standards.

Vertical slats. By purchasing a gate for children with vertical slats, you will increase safety. The reason is simple: horizontal slats = ladder.

Happy shopping at Extra Wide Baby Gate!