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Same Brand, Two Sizes: Which keny Baby Gate Actually Fits Your Opening?

Two keny auto-close gates, two very different fit profiles. One has dead-zone gaps that could leave your opening uncovered. Here's how to pick the right one.

Why Your Opening Measurement Decides Everything

Both of these gates come from the same brand, share the same pressure-mount design, and both auto-close. But they are not interchangeable. The difference comes down to inches—and one model carries a fit gap that catches buyers off guard.

At a Glance

Feature keny 29"-42.5" Baby Gate for Stairs, Auto Close Safety Dog Gate keny 29.7"-46" Baby Gate for Stairs, Auto Close Dog Gates for Doorways
Width range 29"–42.5" 29.7"–46"
Dead zones (will NOT fit) 31.8"–33.4" and 38.7"–40.3" None listed
Height Standard 30"
Lock type Double lock Double lock
Auto-close Yes (under 90°) Yes (under 90°)
Mount type Pressure (no drill) Pressure (no drill)
Material Steel Metal
Rating 4.4 / 5 4.6 / 5
Value tier Budget-friendly Mid-range

The Dead-Zone Problem

The keny 29"-42.5" Baby Gate for Stairs, Auto Close Safety Dog Gate explicitly cannot fit openings between 31.8 and 33.4 inches, or between 38.7 and 40.3 inches. That is not a small gap—those are common interior door widths. If your opening falls in either zone, this gate simply will not work regardless of extension kits.

keny 29-42.5 inch baby gate installed in a doorway

The keny 29.7"-46" Baby Gate for Stairs, Auto Close Dog Gates for Doorways lists no such dead zones. It also stretches to 46 inches, covering wider openings the other model cannot reach at all.

keny 29.7-46 inch baby gate spanning a wide hallway

What They Share

  • Pressure-mounted installation—no tools, no drilling, done in minutes
  • Auto-close when the door swings under 90°, so you never leave it open by accident
  • Double lock mechanism that toddlers and pets cannot defeat but adults can operate one-handed
  • Bidirectional swing for easy walk-through
  • All-metal build that holds up to daily bumps and pushing

Verdict

For standard openings that avoid the dead zones, the keny 29"-42.5" Baby Gate for Stairs, Auto Close Safety Dog Gate delivers the same core safety features at a budget-friendly price. Check latest price

For openings in those gap ranges—or anything over 42.5 inches—the keny 29.7"-46" Baby Gate for Stairs, Auto Close Dog Gates for Doorways is the one that actually fits. Its slightly higher rating and wider coverage make it the safer bet when your measurements fall in the gray zone. Check latest price

Who It Suits

The narrower model works well for smaller budgets and openings clearly outside the dead zones. The wider model suits anyone with a doorway between 31.8–33.4 inches, 38.7–40.3 inches, or above 42.5 inches.

Who Should Skip

Openings under 29 inches—neither gate covers that. And if you need hardware mounting at the top of stairs, both are pressure-only, so look for a wall-mount option instead.

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