Retractable Gate Longer Than 9 Ft???

[caring4kidsinSD]

I need to do something because they are driving me nuts while trying to get lunch ready!!!!! I need a retractable gate to close off my kitchen area from the toddlers. I have 4 of them and they are always underfoot. In the past, its' been ok because i"ve only have 1 of that age at a time and could shoo them away easier but I have 4! They try to pull stuff off the table - opening the cupboards in the kitchen, etc.

I just finished looking for retractable gates online but they are all for 55 inches or less. Anyone use or know of one that is about 9ft long??? I don't want a permanent one! Just something I can pull out while I"m cooking and/or cleaning up after meals so I'm not stepping on them all the time.

[Heidi]

I had the same problem, and no real way to block off the cooking area while I'm in it.

My toddlers all sit at the table with puzzles, books, or crayons & paper while I cook. I try to keep the time short, and I show them what I'm making and talk to them. They don't mind, and it's much safer!

Usually, the preschoolers sit down voluntarily, even though they could go play....

[MNMum]

I ended up getting 3 of the Today's Kid's colorful gates - so 18 panels. I use them all the time. They can be arranged in many different ways, sometimes I use them as a gate, mostly I make a toddler zone with 5-12 panels. I don't think they make them anymore, I got mine off of craigslist. They are similar to the Superyard gates, only prettier. However, I do not think they are as tall, and my 2 year old easily gets over them.

[heyhun77]

I have a retractable gate from http://www.retract-a-gate.com/ . Mine is 72 inches. Purhaps you could email them to see about a special order gate?

Michelle

[mismatchedsocks]

What about letting them start to eat while you finish preparing the rest? I think a special order gate would have to be ordered, unless you made it yourself?

[DaycareMama]

http://search.aol.com/aol/imageDetails?s_it=imageDetails&q=retractable+driveway+gate&img=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.babygates.com%2Fsbimages%2F4700-d.jpg&v_t=comsearch50&host=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.babygates.com%2FWebComponents%2FCatalog%2FPublic%2Fshowproduct.asp%3Fid%3D632%26cat%3DChildproofing&width=122&height=81&thumbUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fimages-partners-tbn.google.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcSnPKruHzlC_PqLy0nwUJRh8qFpS7c_c6OlfKuIZnWsk5qZIStGX6YORw%3Awww.babygates.com%2Fsbimages%2F4700-d.jpg&b=image%3Fq%3Dretractable%2Bdriveway%2Bgate%26v_t%3Dcomsearch50%26s_it%3Dsearchtabs%26oreq%3Db74ec83f9c2c4e0b916d82297ef97d42&imgHeight=249&imgWidth=375&imgTitle=Retractable+Driveway+Guard+by&imgSize=15348&hostName=www.babygates.com

Ok so this is a driveway gate but its big enough

[caring4kidsinSD]

http://search.aol.com/aol/imageDetai....babygates.com

Ok so this is a driveway gate but its big enough

I already have this for the drivewayy and there's no way to install it into the kitchen area. Thanks though

[caring4kidsinSD]

What about letting them start to eat while you finish preparing the rest? I think a special order gate would have to be ordered, unless you made it yourself?

I also need it to keep them out after lunch while I work on cleaning up the floor - They tend to eat all the crumbs off the floor once they are down. They will even dig under the highchair pads for food - YES I feed them but I have one who prefers to get it off the floor - she purposely throws her food on the floor.

[Breezy]

I have a super gate that is like 12 feet I think? I use it to close off my huge kitchen sometimes and then other times I break it up into 2 6 foot gates and gate off the entrances to my living room. Its from babies r us and was $70

[morgan24]

Could you do 2 retractable, one from each side and hook them where they meet? I like the retractable because then I don't have to set it up and tear it down everyday.

[Zoe]

I have a retractable gate from http://www.retract-a-gate.com/ . Mine is 72 inches. Purhaps you could email them to see about a special order gate?

Michelle

LOVE the retract-a-gate! I have one for my kitchen and one for outside. Too bad it doesn't come with a 9 foot option!

[Meeko]

I found long gates, but they never seemed sturdy. In the end I had to do this. We put my file cabinet in the entry and then use a small gate. It means hopping over....but it keeps the munchkins out of the kitchen area.

[caring4kidsinSD]

I have a retractable gate from http://www.retract-a-gate.com/ . Mine is 72 inches. Purhaps you could email them to see about a special order gate?

Michelle

Question - On the weekends when I don't kids around (or when I have company over) would the end where the mesh is stored come off easily? I don't want a big bulky thing blocking the way.

[Mandy_Jane]

http://toysrus.digby.com/toysrus/product/detail.do?itemId=2265804&categoryId=&path=&productName=Summer%20Infant%20Sure%20and%20Secure%20Custom-Fit%20Gate

This is the gate I use and I love it. It can be extended up to 12 feet long and has a walk through gate. Maybe this would work for you.

[daycare]

I have the one that is posted above and LOVE IT. It is so useful during meal times and pick up/ drop off.

I could not live without it.. When you install it, you MUST make sure that you anchor it into studs with very long screws on both sides.

I got luck. I got mine brand new from a yard sale for $10.00 still in the box. I have had it for almost 3 years.

Only down fall is that the kids try to hang on it. I often have to ask them to get off or to leave the door alone. I train them from day one "we don't touch the gate for any reason" on me...