Munchkin Auto Close Metal Safety Gate

The Munchkin Auto Close Metal Safety Gate is a pressure-fit baby safety gate with a sleek steel frame, designed to add a barrier between your child and a household hazard in doorways, stairways and halls. Its standout feature is right there in the name: a gravity-fed hinge means the gate closes on its own once you let go of the handle, so there's one less thing to remember when your hands are full and a little one is on the move.

It fits doorways from 76 cm to 82 cm as standard, and can extend up to 117 cm using extensions (sold separately). The gate arrives fully assembled and comes with the mounting hardware included, so you have everything on hand to install it securely. It's intended for use with children from 6 to 24 months.

How the auto-close and locking work

• Gravity-fed self-closing hinge: When you release the handle, the hinge uses gravity to swing the gate shut by itself, which helps make sure it isn't accidentally left open.
• Double-locking handle: A two-step locking system on the handle is designed to be straightforward for an adult but difficult for a child to work.
• Pull-and-lift opening: You pull and lift the handle to open the gate one-handed, handy when you're carrying a baby, laundry or a cup of tea.

How to install it

Install according to the manufacturer's instructions using all the required parts. For maximum security in any location, use the four wall cups with the sticky pads and screws provided. When fitting the gate at the top or bottom of stairs, all four wall cups must be used — do not use the gate in these positions without them.

One thing worth knowing before you start: the gate ships with a gap between the frame and the handles. This isn't a defect, and the gap closes once the gate is properly installed.

Best For

The Munchkin Auto Close Metal Safety Gate is a great option for parents who:

• Want a self-closing gate so it isn't accidentally left open
• Prefer a one-handed pull-and-lift opening for when their hands are full
• Are gating a doorway between 76 cm and 82 cm (or wider with extensions, sold separately)

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Need to cover an opening outside the 76–82 cm range without buying extensions
• Are looking for a gate specifically to keep a child away from a pool — this gate should never be used for that purpose

Safety information

Children have died or been seriously injured when gates are not securely installed, so always install and use the gate as directed, using all required parts, and only with the locking mechanism securely engaged. Stop using the gate once your child can climb over or dislodge it. Never use a gate to keep a child away from a pool. This product will not necessarily prevent all accidents, and it is not a substitute for supervision — never leave your child unattended.