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MrsRbk
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Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
This is our playroom - right off the kitchen and where Samantha spends alot of time since we are always in the kitchen. I do not mind her coming in the kitchen (she had no issues getting over the step), but I have not yet baby proofed in there, and there are times (like when I'm cooking) that I prefer her to not be underfoot.
If you have wide open doorways, what is the best baby gate, we don't mind having to spend $$ on this item.
TIA!
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Posted 10/30/09 7:48 AM  |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
bump...so need this...looking for a fancy wood gate
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| Posted 10/30/09 9:01 AM |
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OOSMommy
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
We got pressure mounted wood gates from Kidco. They are really good quality and look nice. They also make hardware mounted gates.
They have a variety of sizes and extensions for wide doorways.
Linky
HTH!
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| Posted 10/30/09 9:09 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
Posted by cookiemonster
We got pressure mounted wood gates from Kidco. They are really good quality and look nice. They also make hardware mounted gates.
They have a variety of sizes and extensions for wide doorways.
Linky
HTH!
We have pretty much the same.
We have the 3rd one, top row.
Its great!
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| Posted 10/30/09 9:27 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
Just some advice.
Check out Dr Foster Smith. Its a pet website BUT they have a huge assortment of decorative gates, plus I personally find them more durable since they are intended for large pets.
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| Posted 10/30/09 10:00 AM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
Posted by kerrycec03
Just some advice.
Check out Dr Foster Smith. Its a pet website BUT they have a huge assortment of decorative gates, plus I personally find them more durable since they are intended for large pets.
yes and you'll need extensions for it! 
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MrsRbk
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
Posted by kerrycec03
Just some advice.
Check out Dr Foster Smith. Its a pet website BUT they have a huge assortment of decorative gates, plus I personally find them more durable since they are intended for large pets.
Thank you, we actually get their catalogs and I was considering that route, but wanted to get BTDT moms advice as well.
Thanks everyone!
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| Posted 10/30/09 10:06 AM |
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DRMom
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
I have this one-but noit sure how big your opening is and its definitely not fancy
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| Posted 10/30/09 10:34 AM |
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curliegirl
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
One Step Ahead has a nice selection....but not a BTDT so I cannot speak from experience!
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| Posted 10/30/09 10:37 AM |
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Lillykat
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
I have a retractable gate and I love it. I have a wide opening between our living room and dining room and wanted to block off the kitchen dining area. It was hard to find a gate that opened that far (I think it was 62 inches or so most stop before that).
This is what we use and love it. I wouldn't use it top of stairs though but it is perfect for blocking off rooms.
If you buy more mounting pieces you can move it from room to room if you need to. We haven't done that but I know other people who have.
http://www.retract-a-gate.com/index.html
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| Posted 10/30/09 10:54 AM |
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Alex110879
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
we have one of those playyard gates stretched across the area... they are mountable and since it is larger then the area we were able to bend out more into the other room so ds has a few extra feet of play area.. the door way is atleast 7 feet wide and it isnt an issue at all
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| Posted 10/30/09 2:32 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: Can we talk baby gates? Especially if you have wide doorways (Pic included)
Posted by Lillykat
I have a retractable gate and I love it. I have a wide opening between our living room and dining room and wanted to block off the kitchen dining area. It was hard to find a gate that opened that far (I think it was 62 inches or so most stop before that).
This is what we use and love it. I wouldn't use it top of stairs though but it is perfect for blocking off rooms.
If you buy more mounting pieces you can move it from room to room if you need to. We haven't done that but I know other people who have.
http://www.retract-a-gate.com/index.html
Thanks again everyone!
This is actually AWESOME since it can be used outside. I live on a major roadway, but set really far back from the road. The way my house is set up though, we've always had one concern about kids playing in the backyard and going down the driveway. The only solution was to either always have the car out of the garage blocking the way down the driveway or putting up some sort of retractable gate, I just haven't been able to find one that was good to use outside too!
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