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A gate that pops loose defeats the purpose of installing one. Consumer Reports tested gates for security and installation ease

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A baby gate that pops loose under pressure defeats the entire purpose of installing one, especially near a staircase where a fall could be serious. Hardware-mounted, pressure-mounted, retractable and freestanding designs all trade off differently on security, convenience and how much effort installation takes.

Consumer Reports tested baby gates for installation, security and convenience.