As with all safety equipment, child safety gates should be checked frequently for secure
fittings, mounts, latching devices and effective operation. Available in wood or
metal, hardware-mounted baby safety gates differ with respect to size, shape and overall
design and fit openings from approximately 25 to 67 inches. Most have vertical
slats to make them difficult for toddlers to climb. Although the latching
mechanisms vary, most are designed for easy adult operation