Also goodHome safetyCrawling to ~2 years
BabyDan MultiDan metal gate
A wall-mounted extending gate with no floor bar to trip on, a sturdy option for stairs and hallways.
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We researched hardware-mounted gates because the top of the stairs needs one, and trip bars are a hazard there. The MultiDan is a metal extending gate that fits openings from about 62.5 to 106.8 cm, mounts on wall brackets and has no bottom bar. BabyDan says it meets the European gate standard EN 1930, it opens both ways with a one-hand double lock, and it lifts off its brackets when you don't need it. Trade-offs: it needs drilling, it is fairly low at about 68 cm, it doesn't suit curved walls, and Baby Bunting sells it through a marketplace seller, so check delivery times.
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Pros
- No floor bar to trip over
- Wall-mounted, so suitable for stairs when fitted as instructed
- Fits openings from about 62.5 to 106.8 cm
- Lifts off its brackets when not needed
Cons
- Needs drilling into walls
- Fairly low, at about 68 cm
- Not for curved walls or angled stairs
Who it suits
- Top or bottom of stairs
- Hallways you walk through often
Who should look elsewhere
- Renters who can't drill
- Openings wider than about 107 cm
Price
$80–150
Typically $97–$130 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Gate type | extending metal gate |
|---|---|
| Mounting | hardware (wall brackets) |
| Top of stairs | yes, wall-mounted as instructed; set it to open away from the stairs |
| Width cm | about 62.5–106.8 |
| Height cm | about 68 |
| 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.
- Screw into solid wall or studs, not plasterboard alone
- At the top of stairs, set it to swing over the landing, not the steps
- Check the gate locks every time you close it
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