Our overall score consists of 70% performance and 30% ease of use.

Models with a performance score of around 60-65% typically have only minor failures relating to potential finger traps and metal edges which could scratch skin.

Models with a performance score of only 20-40% fail at least one major safety test, such as for limb entrapment, climbing footholds or horizontal strength.

The ease of use score includes: ease of assembly and installation; ease of releasing the latch or latches when opening the gate; and ease of opening and closing the gate.

Gates that don't pass key safety requirements may have serious hazards such as head or limb entrapment, weak gates, footholds or projections that could snag clothing and cause strangulation.

Recommended products pass all our safety tests and are also easy to use.

This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price. You can often get a better price by shopping around.

Range of door widths the gate is compatible with, without extensions.

For ease of filtering, we've listed the maximum required width of the safety gate in cm.

For ease of filtering, we've listed the minimum required width of the safety gate in cm. Some retractable gates may not specify a minimum width.

How tall the gate is.

Weight of the gate.

Some doors can only open in one direction, some both directions, some are retractable.