Premium pickHome safetyCrawling to ~2 years
BabyDan Flex Configure gate (large)
A screw-mounted gate and panel system that bends around fireplaces, wide openings and odd-shaped rooms.
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2 colours
- White
- Black
We researched this for spaces an ordinary gate cannot close: open-plan living areas, a fireplace or wood heater, or an angled wall. The Flex Configure large set is a 72 cm walk-through gate plus two 72 cm panels on brackets that screw to the wall and can sit straight or at an angle, so you can shape a barrier or a fenced corner. BabyDan says its Flex gates meet the European gate standard EN 1930, and the gate opens with one hand. Trade-offs: it is expensive, it must be screwed in, extra panels cost more, and it is 71 cm high, so climbers may get over it in time. Keep it well back from any heater.
Researched, not used by us
Pros
- Bends around odd-shaped spaces and wide openings
- Hardware-mounted brackets, straight or angled
- Can be extended with more panels
- Walk-through gate opens with one hand
Cons
- Expensive
- Must be screwed into walls
- At 71 cm high, determined climbers may get over it
Who it suits
- Open-plan homes
- Fencing off a fireplace or heater
Who should look elsewhere
- Renters who can't drill
- Standard doorways, where a simple gate is cheaper
Price
> $150
Typically $279–$300 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Gate type | walk-through gate with configurable panels |
|---|---|
| Mounting | hardware (screwed brackets, straight or angled) |
| Top of stairs | check BabyDan's instructions for your layout |
| Width cm | gate and two 72 cm panels; extensions sold separately |
| Height cm | about 71 |
| Floor bar | no |
What to look for
- Look for No mandatory Australian standard for safety gates; BabyDan lists EN 1930:2011 on the label or in the product details.
- Fix it into studs or solid masonry with the right fixings
- Keep it a safe distance from any heater or fire
- Never fit it across a window
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Last checked 11 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick