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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 2026-08-19). 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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