BabyDan
Guard Me Folding Safety Gate, 55-89cm
7.9/10 overallAround £45
A screw-fitted, folding safety gate suitable for use at the top or bottom of stairs.
The verdict
The BabyDan Guard Me, around £45, is a screw-fitted, auto-closing safety gate rated safe for the top of stairs — unlike pressure-fit gates such as the Safety 1st or Lindam. Installation requires drilling into the wall or banister, but it delivers the most secure fit for the highest-risk locations in the home.
The Guard Me is a screw-fitted gate rather than pressure-fit, and its auto-closing, self-latching mechanism is specifically what allows it to be used safely at the top of stairs — a setting where pressure-fit gates like the Sure Shut Deluxe or Safety 1st Easy Close aren't recommended, since a knock could dislodge them where a stair fall is at stake.
Against those pressure-fit alternatives, the trade-off is installation: this gate requires drilling into the wall or banister, which is more work upfront and leaves fixing holes if you ever remove it, but delivers a genuinely more secure fit for the highest-risk locations in the home.
A sensible baby-proofing setup for most homes with stairs uses this or a similarly screw-fitted, stair-rated gate at the top, and a quicker pressure-fit gate at the bottom or in doorways where the stakes of an accidental knock are much lower.
Is the Guard Me Folding Safety Gate, 55-89cm worth it?
- Rated safe for the top of stairs, unlike pressure-fit gates
- Auto-closing latch means it's never left accidentally open
- Very secure once properly screwed in
What are the downsides of the Guard Me Folding Safety Gate, 55-89cm?
- Requires drilling into wall or banister
- Leaves fixing holes if later removed
- More involved installation than pressure-fit alternatives
Specs
- Material
- Metal frame
- Width range
- Approx 73-79.6cm, extensions available
- Fitting type
- Screw-fit, wall mounted
- Recommended use
- Suitable for the top of stairs
- Closing mechanism
- Auto-close, self-latching
How we scored it
Safety / Containment
How effectively the product keeps a mobile baby safely contained or supported.
The safest option for the highest-risk location in the home.
Ease of Installation
How quickly and easily it can be fitted or assembled without tools or drilling.
Requires drilling and more setup time than pressure-fit gates.
Durability & Value
Build quality and price relative to how long the product lasts in daily use.
Very sturdy once fitted; priced reasonably for a stair-rated gate.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Guard Me Folding Safety Gate, 55-89cm ourselves yet. This review is built from BabyDan's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £45 | £34.99 | Around £35 | Around £40 |
| Overall score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | 8/10 |
| Material | Metal frame | Metal and plastic | — | Solid wood frame |
| Width range | Approx 73-79.6cm, extensions available | Approx. 73-80cm (extensions available) | — | Approx 76-82cm, extensions available |
| Fitting type | Screw-fit, wall mounted | — | — | Pressure-fit, no drilling |
Frequently asked questions
Can the BabyDan Guard Me be used at the top of stairs?+
Yes — unlike pressure-fit gates, its screw-fitted, auto-closing, self-latching mechanism is specifically what makes it safe for use at the top of stairs, where a knock could dislodge a pressure-fit gate.
Is the BabyDan Guard Me hard to install?+
It requires drilling into the wall or banister, which is more work upfront than a pressure-fit gate and leaves fixing holes if you ever remove it, but delivers a more secure fit in return.
How does the auto-close feature work?+
It has an auto-closing, self-latching mechanism, so the gate is never accidentally left open.
Should I use this gate at the top and a pressure-fit gate elsewhere?+
Yes — a sensible setup for most homes with stairs uses a screw-fitted, stair-rated gate like this at the top, and a quicker pressure-fit gate at the bottom or in doorways where the stakes of an accidental knock are lower.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.