It can be very helpful to have a means to keep a child from wandering about your home. The obvious solution to this problem is a baby gate. But how do you decide which type of gate will work best in your home? Let’s take a look to see if plastic baby gates have any advantages over their metal or wooden counterparts.
Plastic baby gates are advantageous for many reasons. First, they are inexpensive. Plastic baby gates are also typically lighter than wooden and metal ones. Plastic baby gates are also weather-resistant and can be used indoors or outside.
The best thing about plastic baby gates? They come in many different sizes, so you can create a safe, enclosed play area for your child. We have compiled this list to help you choose the right plastic baby gate for your home equity mortgage.
Here’s a deeper look at the top plastic baby gates
The comparison chart below will give you an idea of the various plastic baby gates that are available at different price points. We’ll be highlighting some of our favorites and going into detail about why they are so popular.
The North States Superyard Colorplay Ultimate Playard
Your children will love the 18.5-square-foot play area created by the North States Superyard Colorplay Ultimate Playard. This model is weather-resistant and can be used indoors or outdoors.
It’s composed of six removable and adjustable panels that weigh 20 pounds each. These panels don’t require hardware to be assembled, but are simply designed to snap into place. These features give you the ability to adapt your child’s play area as necessary.
The 26-inch height makes it easy to walk over by parents, but is high enough to prevent children from climbing out. The gate features a quick access door that is easy to open from the outside.
All gates are made in the USA and are free of phthalate, lead and BPA. All products from the USA come with a limited warranty of one year and are certified by Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. This gate is a popular choice because of all these features and the bright, cheerful colors.
The Safety 1st Perfect fit Gate
Safety 1st Perfect Fit Gate offers unique features that are not found in other plastic baby gates.
Depending on your requirements, this gate can either be mounted with hardware or pressure mounted. This gate is known for being easy to install. Adults can swing open the gate easily by using the handle at the top.
Clear, plastic surgery inserts are placed between the framing parts of the gate. This allows you to see through the gate but your little hands and fingers have nothing to grasp onto. This model is also climb-proof! The model is 26 inches tall and can be used in a 30′-42” opening.