Regalo
Easy Step Extra Tall Walk Thru Gate
7.3/10 overall£44.99
A tall, pressure-mounted metal walk-through gate with a wide fit range and an extension kit included as standard.
The verdict
The Regalo Easy Step Extra Tall is a 91cm pressure-fit metal gate whose included extension kit stretches its fit range to 73.6–95.5cm, making it a strong pick for households with an older, climbing toddler who needs the extra height. It has no auto-close, so it suits parents happy to shut it manually in exchange for a taller barrier and easy, damage-free relocation.
Regalo's Easy Step Extra Tall is a pressure-fit metal gate that leans on height and reach rather than a fancy locking mechanism to earn its keep. At 91cm tall it's noticeably taller than the standard ~75-76cm gates in this list (BabyDan Guard Me, Lindam Sure Shut Orto), which matters once you have an older, climbing toddler in the house alongside a baby — the extra height buys real time before a determined 3-year-old works out how to scale it. The included 4-inch extension kit also pushes its out-of-the-box fit range wider than most rivals, so it copes with slightly irregular UK doorway and stairwell widths without a separate purchase.
Against the auto-close BabyDan and Dreambaby gates in this category, the trade-off is squarely about convenience versus footprint. This is a manual walk-through gate — you lift the handle and swing it open yourself, and it does not self-close, so there's more scope for someone to leave it ajar than with an auto-close mechanism. What you get in return is a gate that doesn't rely on a spring or hinge assembly to keep working over years of daily slamming, and pressure mounting means no wall damage if you need to move it between properties or rooms.
Installation is genuinely tool-free: rubberised pressure cups tighten against the door frame or wall, with the option to add the supplied wall-mount hardware for extra security at the top of a staircase, which is worth doing given how much force a gate at a stair top can take. It's a reasonable middle ground for anyone who wants a taller-than-average gate without the added moving parts and price of an auto-close model.
Where it falls down slightly is the walk-through action itself — the lever handle needs a firm, deliberate lift, which is by design (so toddlers can't easily replicate it) but can be mildly awkward one-handed while carrying a baby, more so than a smoother auto-close swing gate. For a hallway or internal doorway rather than the very top of a steep staircase, that's a minor niggle rather than a dealbreaker.
Is the Easy Step Extra Tall Walk Thru Gate worth it?
- Taller than standard gates, better for climbing toddlers
- Extension kit included, wide fit range out of the box
- Pressure-fit means no wall damage, easy to relocate
What are the downsides of the Easy Step Extra Tall Walk Thru Gate?
- No auto-close — must be shut manually every time
- Lever handle needs a firm deliberate lift, slightly fiddly one-handed
Specs
- Height
- 91cm (extra tall)
- Opening
- Manual walk-through, lever handle
- Material
- Steel frame
- Mounting
- Pressure-fit, with optional wall-mount hardware
- Fit range
- 73.6–95.5cm with included extension
- Suitable for
- Doorways, hallways, stair tops (with wall mount)
How we scored it
Installation Security
How secure the fit is once installed, and whether it needs drilling into walls or banisters.
Ease of Operation
How easy it is for an adult to open one-handed while carrying a baby, without being easy for a toddler to open.
Fit Flexibility
Range of opening widths it covers, and whether extension packs are available for wide stairwells.
Extra height plus an included extension kit gives it the widest practical fit range of any gate in this category — useful for irregular UK doorways.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Easy Step Extra Tall Walk Thru Gate ourselves yet. This review is built from Regalo'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 | £44.99 | Around £44.99 | Around £44.99 | Around £49.99 |
| Overall score | 7.3/10 | 5.7/10 | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Height | 91cm (extra tall) | — | — | Extra-tall, approx. 96cm |
| Opening | Manual walk-through, lever handle | Manual latch, adult-operated | Auto-close, auto-lock | Auto-close |
| Fit type | — | Pressure-fit, no drilling | Screw-fit, wall-mounted | Pressure-fit, no drilling |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Regalo Easy Step Extra Tall gate auto-close?+
No — it's a manual walk-through gate with a lever handle you lift and swing shut yourself. It doesn't self-close, so there's more scope for it to be left ajar than with an auto-close mechanism.
Why is the extra height useful?+
At 91cm it's noticeably taller than the standard ~75-76cm gates in this category, which buys real extra time before a determined, climbing toddler works out how to scale it.
What opening widths does it fit?+
With the included 4-inch extension kit it covers 73.6cm to 95.5cm, giving it the widest practical fit range of any gate in this category — useful for irregular UK doorways and stairwells.
Is it easy to install?+
Yes, it's genuinely tool-free: rubberised pressure cups tighten against the door frame or wall, with optional supplied wall-mount hardware for extra security if fitting at the top of a staircase.
Is the handle easy to operate one-handed while carrying a baby?+
It needs a firm, deliberate lift by design, so toddlers can't easily replicate it — but that same design can be mildly awkward one-handed compared with a smoother auto-close swing gate.
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.