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Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) vs Munchkin Loft Aluminum Hardware Mounted Baby Gate

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) is cheaper at $99.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) Munchkin Loft Aluminum Hardware Mounted Baby Gate
US price $99.95 —
BrandCardinal GatesMunchkin
Released——
Fits opening width (in) 27-42.5 in 26.5-40 in
Height (in) 29.5 in 30.5 in
Mount type hardware hardware
Material Aluminum (wood version also offered) Aluminum
One hand operation Yes Yes
Auto close — —
Walk through door Yes Yes
Includes pet door No No

Sources — Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30): cardinalgates.com (verified 2026-10-07). Munchkin Loft Aluminum Hardware Mounted Baby Gate: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-19).

What's the difference between the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) and Munchkin Loft Aluminum Hardware Mounted Baby Gate?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Fits opening width (in): Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) 27-42.5 in vs Munchkin Loft Aluminum Hardware Mounted Baby Gate 26.5-40 in
  • Height (in): Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) 29.5 in vs Munchkin Loft Aluminum Hardware Mounted Baby Gate 30.5 in
  • Material: Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) Aluminum (wood version also offered) vs Munchkin Loft Aluminum Hardware Mounted Baby Gate Aluminum

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