Many parents will surely recognize the necessity of a baby gate when you have little bundles of energy running around at home.
Just like so many other products for children, baby gates come in many varieties and for many needs. The many different options regarding material, color, size, etc., can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, and therefore we have created a guide that hopefully can help you find the perfect solution for your home.
The right baby gate with the right installation will give you peace of mind, so you won't always have to supervise your child when they play alone at home.
In our selection at Mammashop, we have a wide range of baby gates from BabyDan. Therefore, it is also appropriate that we explain how they should be used and what you should be aware of when making your choice.
Where should the gate be installed?
When you need to choose a safety gate, it is a good idea to first consider where you would like to use the safety gate. Think about where in the home there is a risk that your child could get hurt – it could be that you have a room, a staircase, or a fireplace that the child needs to be kept away from. It is also a good idea to think about whether the safety gate should only be used in one fixed place or if there is a need for a flexible gate that can be moved and used in several locations.
The safety gates from BabyDan are specifically designed for the different installation locations, so you achieve the greatest possible safety for your child – there is indeed a difference between whether the gate is to be installed in a door, at the top or bottom of a staircase, around a fireplace, or as a room divider. Therefore, it is important that you choose a safety gate that fits exactly the opening you want to keep your child away from.
Remember to measure!
To ensure that the safety gate is installed correctly so that it works and fits your child, it is important that you remember to measure the opening that the safety gate needs to cover. This way, you can be sure to find a safety gate that fits.
What type of safety gate?
Different needs require different types of gates. In our selection of safety gates from BabyDan, there are two types of safety gates: pressure-mounted safety gates and wall-mounted safety gates.
Wall-mounted safety gate
A wall-mounted safety gate must be installed with screws in the walls or door frames. If the safety gate is to be installed around a fireplace or wood stove, it must be wall-mounted. It is also recommended that you choose a wall-mounted safety gate if it is to be installed at the top of a staircase.
If you need to be able to move your wall-mounted safety gate, it's not a problem. You can add wall brackets that can be installed in the places in your home where you would like to use the safety gate. This way, you can easily click the gate off one set of wall brackets and click it onto another. Just be aware that the opening measurements must be the same in the places where you want to use the gate.
Pressure-mounted safety gate
If you want to install your safety gate without drilling holes, a pressure-mounted safety gate is what you should choose – When the safety gate is pressure-mounted, it means that it is held in place between the walls. Therefore, you will not need screws or to drill holes. Even though the gate is under tension, it leaves no marks on the walls or in the door frame.
The majority of BabyDan's pressure-mounted safety gates come with a built-in safety indicator, so you can be sure that your pressure-mounted safety gate is installed correctly and securely. It is important that you regularly check that the safety gate is correctly installed so that you can be sure that the gate fits well for your child.
A pressure-mounted safety gate is the obvious choice if you want a flexible safety gate that you can easily and quickly move around as often as you need. It also makes it easy to take the gate with you to the summer house or home to the grandparents. So, you get greater freedom with a pressure-mounted safety gate – as long as it is used at the door, once or at the bottom of the stairs.
Below you can read more about the individual models of safety gates from BabyDan, whether you need a pressure-mounted or wall-mounted safety gate.
BabyDan Premier safety gate, pressure-mounted
The model is available in 3 different colors: White, black, and silver.
The gate is 71 cm high and can, as standard, cover an opening of 73.5 – 79.6 cm. The gate can be extended up to 119.3 cm. You can purchase extra extensions for the gate, and each extension adds 7 cm of additional width. The Premier baby gate can be mounted with a total of 6 extensions, but this requires you to use the included wall brackets, which must be screwed into the wall or door frame.
If you can settle for using 2 extensions on your baby gate, you do not need to drill holes in the wall, and it can be used as pressure-mounted.
Extensions are sold in packages of either 1 extension or a package with 2 extensions.
You can find the “BabyDan Premier safety gate/baby gate, pressure-mounted” here.
BabyDan Pet Premier dog gate
BabyDan Pet Premier dog gate extra high in white
The gate is pre-mounted, so you are basically free from drilling holes in the wall or door frame. The gate fits openings that are 73 cm to 86 cm when you use the free extender that comes with the package. However, the gate can be extended up to 120 cm, where you need to use the maximum allowed number of extenders, which is 6. When you use more than 2 extenders on this gate, you must use the included wall brackets, which should be screwed into the wall or door frame. Alternatively, you can also use the included tape to mount the wall brackets, in that way you are free from making holes in the wall. You can find “BabyDan Pet Premier dog gate pre-mounted extra high in white” here.
BabyDan Flex safety gate
The Flex series is characterized by its ability to cover larger openings such as in front of a fireplace or if you want to enclose larger areas of your home, such as the living room and kitchen.
The Flex gates are sold as follows:
Flex M: 90 – 146 cm and is 71 cm high. The box consists of 1 x door section (72 cm) and 2 x small sections (33 cm) as well as wall brackets.
Flex L: 90 – 223 cm and is 71 cm high. The box consists of 1 x door section (72 cm) and 2 x large sections (72 cm) as well as wall brackets.
Flex XL: 90 – 278 cm: The box consists of 1 x door section (72 cm), 2 x small sections (33 cm) and 2 x large sections (72 cm) as well as wall brackets.
Flex XXL: 90- 350 cm: The box consists of 1 x door section (72 cm), and 4 x large sections (72 cm) as well as wall brackets.
Common for all the gates is that they can be extended as much as you want. If your needs change, you can always supplement with extra sections and door sections. This also makes it easier if you want to sell the gate or pass it on to friends, as they can buy extra sections or remove them to adjust the gate to their individual needs.
Park-a-Kid
Park-a-kid is simply a Flex XXL gate, which comes with a mat to lay on the floor, so your child does not have to sit on a cold floor to play. Park-a-kid can therefore also be used as a child gate and can be extended in exactly the same way as those we call “Flex”.
BabyDan No Trip baby gate in metal
Here we have a really good basic gate in metal that needs to be mounted on brackets, which you screw into the wall or door frame. The gate fits openings between 72 – 78.5 cm. The No Trip baby gate has “Quick release”, which means it can be easily taken down and removed. This can be convenient if you have guests or just do not need it. The gate can open in both directions and is easily operated with one hand.
Babydan SlimFit baby gate
Perfect gate for narrow openings, suitable for openings down to 63 cm. The gate can extend up to 89.20 cm using 3 extensions. The gate is pre-assembled so you can install it without the use of tools. It is easy to use the gate, which can be opened from both sides with just one hand. Extensions for the gate are sold separately.
BabyDan Multidan baby gate
Good basic baby gate with a wide opening width. The gate fits openings from 60.5 – 102 cm. The gate has a “Quick release,” which means it is easy to detach the wall mounts if you have guests or do not need the gate for a period.
The gate can be opened in both directions and is easily operated with one hand.
You can find “BabyDan Multidan baby gate” in wood here and in white here.
Babydan FlexiFit baby gate
The FlexiFit baby gate is wall-mounted and has brackets that can be angled. This means that if you have an opening where the brackets cannot be mounted opposite each other, the brackets can be angled to fit. The gate can be easily and quickly removed with the unique and child-safe “Quick release” feature, which makes it easy to remove the gate from the brackets if it is not used for a period. The gate opens and closes easily with one hand.
The gate fits openings from 67 – 105.5 cm.
BabyDan Guard Me baby gate
A safety gate that is auto-foldable and flexible. The gate can be mounted in or outside the door frame. It can of course also be mounted between two walls, such as in a hallway.
The gate fits the following openings:
Mounted inside a door frame: 64.5 cm – 89 cm.
Mounted outside a door frame: 55 – 79.5 cm.
With 1 x extender, the gate fits the following measurements:
Up to 113.5 cm mounted inside door frame
Up to 103.5 cm mounted outside door frame
Find your baby gate at Mammashop
If you want an overview of the full range of baby gates at Mammashop, you can find them all right here.
If you have questions, you are always welcome to contact our customer service, who are ready to assist you.
Enjoy your purchase
/ Team Mammashop
