Tippitoes Narrow Swing Shut Safety Gate can be used to protect the child from hazards & dangers once they become mobile. Once the child becomes more mobile Safety Barriers can become essential, so its important to install a barrier at the top or bottom of stairs to ensure a baby does not fall or climb injuring themselves. Tippitoes Swing Shut Safety Gate opens in both directions has has a one hande releae function with swing shut mechanism. To install safely there are pressure mounted wall cups. Extensions are available to buy seperately if the sizing doesn't match your opening.