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Cardinal Gates · Updated October 2026

Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30): price & specs

Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Price history

$99.95
2025-01-16↑15% on record2026-08-31

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots of a public page that published the figure, reaching back before we began: this product's own source page wherever the archive holds one, otherwise the named retailer or reference page the point was read from. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so the host it came from is on the record and you can verify each one yourself.

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Is the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) a good buy?

At $100, the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) is #7 cheapest of the 10 baby gates we track, where the median is $72. On the spec sheet, its height of 29.5 in is below the median of the 11.

Specifications

Price (US)$99.95 MSRP, aluminum version, official Cardinal Gates store
BrandCardinal Gates
Released—
Fits opening width (in)27-42.5 in
Height (in)29.5 in
Mount typehardware
MaterialAluminum (wood version also offered)
One hand operationYes
Auto close—
Walk through doorYes
Includes pet doorNo

Source: cardinalgates.com (read 2026-10-07) · corroborated by lowes.com (read 2026-08-19).

How we checked

Re-verified on Cardinal Gates' own page: aluminum SS-30 fits 27-42.5 in (wood version 29-49.5 in), 29.5 in tall, wall-mounted (hardware only), one-hand adult latch, two-way swinging door, and $99.95 price. Note: the Lowe's corroboration URL is actually Cardinal Gates' 'Stairs and More' model, a different product, so it is retained only as a brand cross-reference; the SS-30 numbers rest on the authoritative manufacturer page.

Is the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) worth it vs cheaper baby gates?

Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) against its closest cheaper and pricier baby gates on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked

ProductPriceFits opening width (in)Height (in)Mount typeMaterialOne hand operation
Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) this$99.9527-42.5 in29.5 inhardwareAluminum (wood version also offered)Yes
Toddleroo by North States Easy Swing & Lock Gate Series 2$79.9928.68-47.85 in31 inhardwareSteel (matte bronze finish)Yes
Cumbor Auto Close Baby Gate for Stairs (29.7-46 in)$99.9929.7-46 in30.5 inbothSteel—

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) cost?

The Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) has a US price of $99.95 (MSRP, aluminum version, official Cardinal Gates store), as of 2026-10-07.

How does the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) compare on price?

At $100, the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) is #7 cheapest of the 10 baby gates we track, where the median is $72.

Has the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30)'s price dropped?

No — since 2025-01-16 the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) has risen 15%, from $86.95 to $99.95; the lowest we have recorded is $86.95 (2025-01-16).

What is the lowest price the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) is $86.95 on 2025-01-16.

Is now a good time to buy the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30)?

The Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) is currently $99.95; the lowest we have recorded is $86.95 (2025-01-16). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

What are the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30)'s key specs?

Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Safety Gate (SS-30) (Cardinal Gates): Fits opening width (in) 27-42.5 in, Height (in) 29.5 in, Mount type hardware, Material Aluminum (wood version also offered), One hand operation. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-07.

Price of record: $99.95 at cardinalgates.com, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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