I don't like this gate because it doesn't latch on its own when closed. All my other gates will swing shut and latch on their own. It's also difficult to open and shut. This won't work for anyone that has multiple children in the home because the older children leave it open if it doesn't latch by itself. This was also the most expensive gate we have! It looks pretty but it does not function the way you need it to.
I have bought two of these and both locks broke after a year of usage. I was looking to replace these locks, but couldn't find replacement locks anywhere.
I love this gate, it was easy to put together and install in our wide doorway. My son on the other hand hates it as he can no longer play with the french doors where this gate is placed. But it keeps him from getting into the cat's food and litter box area and other areas we don't want him getting to for safety reasons (stairs, exterior door, basement door, etc).
The opening mechanism is too difficult and it feels like the parts inside are wearing out. It is only 5 months old and already I am thinking about buying a new one as the handle perhaps isnt meant to be used more than once daily.
This gate has allows our toddler to safely run free on the second floor of our house. We converted our third floor attick space into a playroom and had a difficult time finding a sturdy-wide enough gate for the 45inch landing space. This gate not only fit nice and snug, but it's visuslly appealing as well. Our friends and family asked if it was "professionally" installed! It only took me 15mins to install and most importantly keeps baby safe.
This a a great gate for stairs or just blocking off certain rooms...it's very hard to climb even at an older age because there's really no way to push up over it. As they get older they can learn how to open it but that's about it....I LOVE IT