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  "question": "In which parts of a home can these baby gates be used?",
  "answer": "Swabies Retractable Baby Gate: The gate is described for keeping a child away from areas such as doorways, kitchens and stairs. No-drill mounting is listed as suitable for tile, smooth wood, glass, metal and similar walls.\nEvenflo Expansion Walk Thru Baby Gate: The gate fits openings from 24 to 60 inches and is meant for extra-wide openings such as great rooms and open floor plans.\nKidCo K13: It can be used at the top or the bottom of a staircase.\nEvenflo Position & Lock Adjustable Wood Baby Gate: The gate is made to fit standard-width openings from 26 in to 42 in (66 cm to 107 cm) wide. Consumer Reports places this gate among pressure-mounted safety gates and lists it as not best for stairs.\nEvenflo Versatile Play Space 2-Panel Extension: It is listed for toddler, pet, indoor, outdoor and play space use.",
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  "market": "US",
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