Could someone recommend a good baby gate? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MarlyAndMe · 07-30-2009, 08:31 AM

Hi! I bought a baby gate but Marly climbs over it because the way the slats are, (kind of like holes) in it. Does anyone have a recommendation for a baby gate that is affordable yet effective?

BonBon · 07-30-2009, 08:38 AM

I have two that I love & highly recommend. I'm not sure about affordable, but they've been worth every penny. They both have vertical bars, so your baby can't climb over.

I have this one set up in the hallway. You just press the footpedal and the gate opens - no having to step over or take down when I go down the hall. The First Years Hands Free Gate - Gates & Doors - Dog - PetSmart

I have this much larger one set up on the other side of the kitchen, similar to the photo where they have it going from wall to wall. Between the two, my babies are contained to the kitchen & dining areas only when I'm not home. Convertible Pet Yard - Crates & Kennels - Dog - PetSmart

MarlyAndMe · 07-30-2009, 08:44 AM

are they able to wiggle through those slats? on the sides - looks like a large gap.

BonBon · 07-30-2009, 08:54 AM

They could as puppies. My smallest is 4 pounds & he can almost get through it, but not quite.

MarlyAndMe · 07-30-2009, 08:55 AM

marly is about 4.5 lbs. Do you know how many inches the widest part is?

BonBon · 07-30-2009, 09:02 AM

I'd just be guessing (I'm on my lunch hour at work right now). I'd offer to take measurements for you tonight, but I won't be back online until Monday am. I do know that my local Lowe's and Babies-r-Us both carry this same gate, if you have one of those stores to look at one in person.

MarlyAndMe · 07-30-2009, 09:05 AM

thanks! i found one on ebay for about $20 less, even with shipping

BonBon · 07-30-2009, 09:10 AM

Don't you just love e-bay?

They have everything.....except the mop I'm looking for.

manina · 07-30-2009, 10:11 AM

MY miley is 8 lbs and max is 7 and I got my at walmart at 9.99- 12.99 each , works for me. The play pen I got at Petmart. I always check out the differnt department store, some on line.
It's a little easier for me, I live near a mall , but I know some here are far from any department stores.
But Walmart, Target and last petmart or petco.
bark@ulater!
manina,miley

,max

Buster Bailey · 07-30-2009, 11:03 AM

I have a spot where I can't use a pressurized gate, so I have a freestanding gate that works well. It's Richell Freestanding Pet Gate - Large: Richell USA! - Freestanding Pet Gate - Large. Glad to see you found a gate for a good price!

07-30-2009, 08:31 AM	#1
MarlyAndMe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 45	Could someone recommend a good baby gate? Hi! I bought a baby gate but Marly climbs over it because the way the slats are, (kind of like holes) in it. Does anyone have a recommendation for a baby gate that is affordable yet effective?

07-30-2009, 08:38 AM	#2
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I have two that I love & highly recommend. I'm not sure about affordable, but they've been worth every penny. They both have vertical bars, so your baby can't climb over. I have this one set up in the hallway. You just press the footpedal and the gate opens - no having to step over or take down when I go down the hall. The First Years Hands Free Gate - Gates & Doors - Dog - PetSmart I have this much larger one set up on the other side of the kitchen, similar to the photo where they have it going from wall to wall. Between the two, my babies are contained to the kitchen & dining areas only when I'm not home. Convertible Pet Yard - Crates & Kennels - Dog - PetSmart __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

07-30-2009, 08:54 AM	#4
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	They could as puppies. My smallest is 4 pounds & he can almost get through it, but not quite. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

07-30-2009, 09:02 AM	#6
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I'd just be guessing (I'm on my lunch hour at work right now). I'd offer to take measurements for you tonight, but I won't be back online until Monday am. I do know that my local Lowe's and Babies-r-Us both carry this same gate, if you have one of those stores to look at one in person. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

07-30-2009, 09:10 AM	#8
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Don't you just love e-bay? They have everything.....except the mop I'm looking for. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

07-30-2009, 08:44 AM	#3
MarlyAndMe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 45	are they able to wiggle through those slats? on the sides - looks like a large gap.

07-30-2009, 08:55 AM	#5
MarlyAndMe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 45	marly is about 4.5 lbs. Do you know how many inches the widest part is?

07-30-2009, 09:05 AM	#7
MarlyAndMe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 45	thanks! i found one on ebay for about $20 less, even with shipping

07-30-2009, 10:11 AM	#9
manina Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orlando/IL Posts: 1,223	Walmart MY miley is 8 lbs and max is 7 and I got my at walmart at 9.99- 12.99 each , works for me. The play pen I got at Petmart. I always check out the differnt department store, some on line. It's a little easier for me, I live near a mall , but I know some here are far from any department stores. But Walmart, Target and last petmart or petco. bark@ulater! manina,miley,max

07-30-2009, 11:03 AM	#10
Buster Bailey Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest MN Posts: 188	I have a spot where I can't use a pressurized gate, so I have a freestanding gate that works well. It's Richell Freestanding Pet Gate - Large: Richell USA! - Freestanding Pet Gate - Large. Glad to see you found a gate for a good price! __________________ Buster & Bailey's Mom