North States Auto Close Gate

The unique feature of North States auto close gate is that it automatically closes and locks from any position, ensuring that your toddler is safe at all times. It is a great option for families with small children and pets. The gate can be installed anywhere within the house, from stairways, doorways to bigger openings.

Automatic Close and Lock Feature

With an automatic close and lock feature, you don’t have to worry about accidentally leaving the gate open. It automatically shuts and locks itself to provide ample safety. Operating the security latch of a North States auto close gate is a simple, one-hand operation, which means that you can open the gate even when you are carrying your child in one hand. Children will be able to open the latch only with assistance.

Design

Weighing sixteen pounds, the gate's sturdy and substantial build ensures high durability. The powder-coated white metal is safe and does not interfere with the interior decor. The pressure-mounted design allows you to install it without any hardware or screws. The openings between the vertical bars are sufficient enough to provide good visibility for your toddler.

- The spindles/hand wheels of the North States baby gate allow some adjustments to successfully install the gate in openings and spaces. The total adjustment that can be made is approximately 1.5" on each side.
- The approximate space between the vertical bars is 2.25"
- The gate door opening approximately measures 17.5"
- Product Dimensions: 36 x 31 x 2 inches. Weighs 16.7 pounds

Install it Anywhere You Want

The North States auto close gate has a locking hand wheel construction with mounts, allowing you to install it pretty much anywhere in your house. For instance, you can fix the gate at the doorway of your toddler’s playroom or even in your living room space. The gate is also great for pets, especially those that have not been housebroken as yet. The built-in mounts also offer added security, so you needn't worry about fixing it even at the top of the staircase. In fact, North States auto close gate has the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association's approval for top-of the-staircase installation. With a height of 30 inches, it easily fits in most doorframes and fits into 29.5 inches- 38 inches wide openings. Optional extensions, which allow up to 125-inch expansions, are also available. 

What Customers Have to Say

While some customers have appreciated the gate's auto-close for the added safety it offers, others find it to be a slight hindrance. This is because you are required to open the gate each time you have to enter or exit it. But a large majority of customers said that they wouldn’t want to take any risks with their toddler's or pet's safety and found the gate’s 100% safety guarantee its key selling point. One reviewer even calls it the best top-of-the stairs baby gate currently available. Some find the price a bit steep compared to similar products, but are satisfied with the overall performance of North States auto close gate.