The baby gate at the top of the stairs is one of the most important pieces of baby proofing equipment you`ll buy and you can`t go wrong with the North States Stairway Swing Gate. This hardware mounted gate keeps your stairs safely roped off from your baby giving you one less thing to worry about. It easily adjusts to openings 28 to 42 inches wide and is 30 inches high.Although this gate features a childproof lock adults will find it easy to operate with just one hand - a plus since your other wi ll probably be carrying a baby. The gate swings in out or both ways with the swing control hinge. Made from sturdy wood with an elegant slatted design this gate won`t be an eyesore like some white plastic models. The gate removes from its hardware mo unt for storage when your child learns to use the stairs; simply reattach it when your next bundle of joy needs protecting. JPMA certified.About North StatesWhether you`re trying to protect your kids from your home or vice versa North States has the gate you need for any space. The company`s plastic wood and metal gates are all easy to set up and certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association for safety. With products sold worldwide North States offers the most versatile and econom ical gates and enclosures in the industry. Your beloved little ones will be safe from the world... and the world from them... when you use North States gates.What is JPMA?Since 1959 JPMA or Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has been a leade r in developing juvenile product safety standards and a certification program to ensure juvenile products are built with safety in mind. JPMA works with government and consumer groups as well as industry leaders on programs that educate consumers on the safe selection of products for babies and kids