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Easy Close Extra Tall Safety Gate

Safety 1st

Easy Close Extra Tall Safety Gate

8.4/10 overall

£34.99

A pressure-fit stair and doorway gate with one-handed opening and an extra-tall design to keep determined climbers contained.

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The verdict

The Safety 1st Easy Close is an extra-tall, pressure-fit gate with one-handed opening that installs into most standard UK doorways without drilling, aimed at determined climbers. It's well suited to doorways and the bottom of stairs, but not recommended for the top of stairs — a screw-fitted gate like the BabyDan Guard Me is the safer choice there.

This is a pressure-fit gate, meaning no drilling into door frames or walls, and it installs into most standard UK doorways and stair openings within a few minutes using the built-in tension mechanism. The one-handed opening mechanism becomes second nature quickly - a genuine improvement over gates that need two hands or a fiddly latch to open while you're also holding a toddler or carrying something. The extra-tall design, taller than a standard safety gate, is specifically aimed at determined climbers who've worked out how to scale a normal-height gate.

This sits in the Baby-Proofing & Mobility category alongside the IKEA Uppsta walker, though the two serve entirely different purposes - the gate is a containment product, the walker is a mobility aid, so they're not really substitutes for each other. If you're weighing up priorities within a limited budget, the gate is the safety-critical purchase; the walker is a nice-to-have for supporting first steps.

Well suited to most standard doorways and stair bottoms, and particularly worth the extra height over a standard gate if you have an early or persistent climber. Check your specific doorway width against the gate's fitting range before buying, as very wide or narrow openings may need an extension kit sold separately.

Pressure-fit gates aren't universally recommended for the top of stairs by some safety guidance bodies, since a knock or a determined shove could theoretically dislodge a gate that isn't fixed to the wall - for the top of a staircase specifically, a screw-fitted gate is the safer choice, and this one is better reserved for doorways and the bottom of stairs. The extra-tall design also means it looks noticeably bulkier than a standard gate, which some parents find less discreet in an open-plan hallway.

Is the Easy Close Extra Tall Safety Gate worth it?

  • Quick pressure-fit install, no drilling
  • Genuine one-handed opening
  • Extra-tall design stops persistent climbers
  • Good durability for the price

What are the downsides of the Easy Close Extra Tall Safety Gate?

  • Not recommended for the top of stairs by some guidance
  • Bulkier looking than a standard-height gate
  • Wide openings may need a separate extension kit

Specs

Height
Extra tall, approx. 92cm
Fitting
Pressure-fit, no drilling
Opening
One-handed
Material
Metal and plastic
Width range
Approx. 73-80cm (extensions available)
Recommended location
Doorways and bottom of stairs

How we scored it

Safety / Containment

How effectively the product keeps a mobile baby safely contained or supported.

9/10

The extra-tall design stops climbers a standard gate wouldn't.

Ease of Installation

How quickly and easily it can be fitted or assembled without tools or drilling.

8/10

Pressure-fits without drilling in most standard doorways.

Durability & Value

Build quality and price relative to how long the product lasts in daily use.

8/10

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 Close Extra Tall Safety Gate ourselves yet. This review is built from Safety 1st'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

Easy Close Extra Tall Safety Gate
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Price£34.99Around £45Around £35Around £40
Overall score8.4/107.9/107.6/108/10
OpeningOne-handed——One-handed adult catch
MaterialMetal and plasticMetal frame—Solid wood frame
Width rangeApprox. 73-80cm (extensions available)Approx 73-79.6cm, extensions available—Approx 76-82cm, extensions available

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the Safety 1st Easy Close gate at the top of stairs?+

It's not recommended by some safety guidance bodies for the top of stairs, since a knock or determined shove could theoretically dislodge a pressure-fit gate. It's better reserved for doorways and the bottom of stairs.

Is the Safety 1st Easy Close gate easy to install?+

Yes — it's a pressure-fit gate that installs into most standard UK doorways and stair openings within a few minutes, with no drilling into door frames or walls.

Is the Safety 1st gate good for a determined climber?+

Yes — its extra-tall design, taller than a standard safety gate, is specifically aimed at stopping toddlers who've worked out how to scale a normal-height gate.

Will the Safety 1st gate fit any doorway?+

It fits a width range of approximately 73-80cm; very wide or narrow openings may need a separate extension kit.

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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.