Dreambaby Glide N’ Hide Retractable Gate

Dreambaby Glide N’ Hide Retractable Gate

The Dreambaby Glide N’ Hide Retractable Gate is a versatile, space-saving baby safety gate designed for doorways, hallways, stairs and wider openings from approximately 60cm to 140cm. Instead of swinging into your living space like a conventional gate, the flexible mesh retracts neatly away when the barrier isn’t required.

Hardware mounting provides a secure installation, while the absence of a base bar means there is no threshold to step over as you pass through. The Glide N’ Hide also features one-handed operation and Dreambaby’s EZY-Check indicators, providing a simple visual indication to help you confirm the gate is correctly secured.

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the Glide N’ Hide is particularly useful for families wanting a retractable gate that can cover anything from a relatively narrow opening through to an extra-wide 140cm space.

Who is the Dreambaby Glide N’ Hide Retractable Gate Best For?

The Glide N’ Hide is an excellent choice if you:

• Want a retractable baby gate that disappears neatly when it isn’t required.
• Need to cover an opening between approximately 60cm and 140cm wide.
• Want a gate for a doorway, hallway or suitable stair location.
• Prefer having no base bar or threshold to step over.
• Need a gate suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
• Want visual indicators to help confirm the gate is correctly secured.
• Have limited space where a conventional swing gate would be inconvenient.
• Prefer a hardware-mounted gate rather than a pressure-mounted design.

The Glide N’ Hide may not be the best choice if you:

• Need a completely pressure-mounted gate and do not want to fix mounting hardware to the installation surface.
• Prefer a rigid metal barrier rather than retractable mesh.
• Need to cover an opening wider than the gate’s specified 140cm maximum.

A Retractable Gate That Gets Out of the Way

One of the biggest advantages of the Dreambaby Glide N’ Hide Retractable Gate is what happens when you aren’t using it.

Conventional baby gates remain across the opening even when access doesn’t need to be restricted. A swing gate also requires sufficient clearance for the gate panel to open.

The Glide N’ Hide takes a different approach. Its flexible mesh barrier retracts back towards the mounting side when opened, helping keep the opening clear and reducing the amount of space occupied by the gate.

This makes it particularly practical for busy areas of the home where adults regularly move between rooms throughout the day.

Fits Openings from 60cm to 140cm

The Glide N’ Hide accommodates openings from approximately 60cm through to 140cm wide, allowing one gate to work across a broad range of installation locations.

That flexibility makes it suitable for:

• Doorways
• Hallways
• Wider entrances between rooms
• Suitable stair locations
• Openings where a standard-width gate may be too narrow
• Suitable outdoor areas

With up to 140cm of coverage, it is especially useful when you need more width than many conventional doorway gates provide without stepping up to a large multi-panel barrier system.

No Base Bar to Step Over

A particularly useful feature of the Glide N’ Hide is its threshold-free design.

Many pressure-mounted gates require a rigid frame with a base bar running across the floor. Every time you walk through the opening, you need to step over that bar.

The Glide N’ Hide is hardware mounted at the sides of the opening and does not require a base bar across the floor. This leaves the walkway clear when passing through and removes the raised threshold found on many conventional pressure-mounted gates.

This can be especially valuable in frequently used hallways and doorways, and is an important consideration when comparing different gate designs for suitable stair locations.

Hardware Mounted for a Secure Installation

The Dreambaby Glide N’ Hide is a hardware-mounted safety gate.

Rather than relying on outward pressure against the sides of a doorway, the mounting hardware is physically secured to the appropriate installation surfaces.

The gate can be installed inside or outside a suitable door frame, providing additional flexibility when determining the most practical mounting position for your space.

Adhesive mounting templates are provided to assist with positioning during installation.

As with any child safety gate, correct installation is essential. Always install the Glide N’ Hide according to Dreambaby’s supplied instructions and ensure the mounting surfaces and location are suitable before use.

Designed to Work Around Skirting Boards

Skirting boards can make installing some hardware-mounted gates more complicated because the upper and lower mounting surfaces may not sit on the same vertical plane.

Dreambaby has designed the Glide N’ Hide with the lower mounting point positioned higher than on many conventional gate systems, helping reduce the need for separate skirting-board adaptors in typical installations.

Every home is different, however, so the installation area and skirting profile should still be checked before fitting the gate.

One-Handed Operation

Parents rarely approach a baby gate with both hands conveniently empty.

The Glide N’ Hide is designed for one-handed adult operation, making it easier to operate the gate while managing the everyday realities of family life.

The retractable design also means there is no rigid gate panel that needs space to swing backwards or forwards as you pass through.

EZY-Check Indicators Help Confirm Correct Use

The Glide N’ Hide incorporates two Dreambaby EZY-Check indicators designed to provide visual feedback about the gate’s installation and locking status.

The red and green indicators make it easier to check whether the gate is correctly secured rather than relying entirely on feel.

This is a small feature that can make a meaningful difference in everyday use, particularly when several parents or caregivers regularly operate the same gate.

90cm High Retractable Mesh Barrier

The Glide N’ Hide uses a 90cm high flexible mesh barrier rather than a conventional rigid metal gate panel.

The mesh is partially see-through, allowing greater visibility through the barrier while still providing the separation required from a child safety gate.

When the gate isn’t needed, the mesh retracts neatly towards the side rather than leaving a full-size barrier across the opening.

Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor Use

The Dreambaby Glide N’ Hide Retractable Gate isn’t limited to indoor rooms.

Dreambaby specifies the gate for indoor and outdoor use, giving families additional flexibility when choosing where a child safety barrier is required.

That can make it useful for appropriate transitions between indoor and outdoor family areas as well as conventional doorways, hallways and interior spaces.

Installation conditions still matter. Always follow Dreambaby’s instructions regarding mounting surfaces, positioning and suitable installation locations.

A Practical Option for Suitable Stair Locations

The Glide N’ Hide can be used at suitable stair locations when correctly installed according to Dreambaby’s instructions.

Its hardware-mounted design and absence of a floor-level base bar are particularly relevant here. Unlike a pressure-mounted gate with a raised threshold, there is no base frame running across the opening that adults need to step over.

Correct positioning and installation are critical around stairs, so always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for stairway installations rather than treating all gate locations as interchangeable.

Designed for Children Up to 24 Months

Dreambaby specifies the Glide N’ Hide safety barrier for children up to 24 months of age.

Age is only one consideration when determining whether a safety gate remains appropriate. Children’s development varies, so discontinue use if your child becomes capable of opening or climbing over the gate, and always follow the warnings and instructions supplied with the product.

Key Features

• Retractable Design: Flexible mesh retracts neatly away when the gate isn’t required.
• Fits 60cm to 140cm Openings: Suitable for narrow through to extra-wide spaces.
• 90cm High Mesh: Tall, partially see-through retractable barrier.
• Hardware Mounted: Physically secured to suitable mounting surfaces.
• No Base Bar: Leaves the floor-level walkway free from a raised gate threshold.
• One-Handed Operation: Designed for convenient adult operation.
• EZY-Check Indicators: Red and green visual indicators help confirm correct installation and locking.
• Indoor & Outdoor Use: Provides greater flexibility around the home.
• Flexible Mounting: Can be mounted inside or outside a suitable door frame.
• Skirting-Friendly Design: Raised lower mounting position is designed to reduce the need for separate skirting adaptors in typical installations.
• Space Efficient: No rigid swing panel occupying the doorway when the gate is open.
• Installation Templates: Adhesive templates assist with positioning the mounting hardware.

Specifications

• Product: Dreambaby Glide N’ Hide Retractable Gate
• SKU: G9377
• Colour: White
• Opening Width: Approximately 60cm to 140cm
• Mesh Height: Approximately 90cm
• Gate Type: Retractable mesh safety gate
• Mounting: Hardware mounted
• Installation: Inside or outside suitable door frames
• Operation: One-handed adult operation
• Indicators: 2 EZY-Check red/green indicators
• Base Bar: No
• Indoor Use: Yes
• Outdoor Use: Yes
• Recommended Age: Up to 24 months
• Barcode: 9312742893774

What’s Included

• Dreambaby Glide N’ Hide Retractable Gate in White
• Mounting hardware
• Adhesive mounting templates
• Installation instructions

Why Choose a Retractable Gate Instead of a Conventional Baby Gate?

The right type of baby gate depends heavily on where you intend to install it.

A conventional rigid gate can work extremely well across a standard doorway, but it remains physically present whether the barrier is required or not. Pressure-mounted gates can also introduce a base bar across the floor.

A retractable gate solves those problems differently.

When closed, the Glide N’ Hide provides a mesh barrier across openings up to 140cm wide. When you want the opening clear, the mesh retracts towards the side without requiring clearance for a large rigid gate panel.

For busy walkways, wider openings and suitable stair locations, that combination of a clear floor, compact retraction and hardware mounting can make the Glide N’ Hide a particularly practical alternative.

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