John Lewis Extending metal safety gate review
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- Gate
- Metal
- Screw
The John Lewis Extending Metal Safety Gate is a stair gate that can be adjusted to fit different width doors, including narrow and wider doorways. We carry out a range of safety checks to ensure each stair gate is sturdy enough to withstand being shaken and bashed by an exuberant toddler. Find out how this stair gate did in our testing by reading the full review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- How does it fix?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
July 2022
First reviewed by Which?
October 2018
Released
January 2017
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- MaterialsMetal
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