We moved aboard Ma'alahi in May 2011 (when we came home from the hospital with newborn baby M). We quickly realized that we would need something substantial to keep K from going up the companionway stairs. The first gate we used was a tall tension gate intended for a dog. Although this was effective, it was not at all comfortable (especially after just having a baby) to climb over nor was it practical to uninstall every time I needed to get through.
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| Tension gate - May 2011 (newborn baby M on the settee) |
I found a not-as-tall gate, at walmart.com that is perfect for our situation. It cost $40 including shipping. The gate has a door that is easy (for T and I) to open and close, and is stable.
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| Walmart's "extra wide" Carlson Pet Products gate |
I looked into purchasing this gate directly from the manufacturer's website (to avoid Walmart) and it was priced at $70+!?! Walmart it is!
I also looked into and was interested in retractable gates that would allow for more flexibility as far as blocking access to an odd shaped or larger area.
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| Manufacturer Photo from Retract-A-Gate (website) |
Happy hunting!
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