( 7 reviews )
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Posted: Apr 2 2008
This gate works and looks nice, but we are more satisfied with our other type of gate, so we are returning it. You have to push a small latch, then lift up on the entire gate to open it, which is not easy when you are carrying a baby. It swings closed, but doesn't always latch. The wood looks nice and is good quality, but when you open the gate to almost 90 degrees, it makes a loud popping noise, which isn't nice if your baby is asleep. The First Years metal gate with foot pedal release is the best choice in our opinion.
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Posted: Jan 12 2008
This gate looked like a perfect solution from the picture on the box. However, there are definitely some things that need to be disclosed. See those black hinges? That's not metal. It's plastic...very cheap and flimsy plastic at that. The gate locks in place at the top and bottom, however, because the plastic hingest are flimsy, the top part may unlock and move outward while the bottom point is still locked in. This can be somewhat dangerous so you really have to make sure that both points are open. Another thing to keep in mind is that the text on the box advertises that the gate expands to 40.5". It also says that two extensions are included so there's nothing extra to buy. Well, keep in mind that the base width of 40.5" does include the two extensions. After buying this, I also purchased the First Years Hands-Free Gate which turned out to be a very solid and well-made product. Check that one out instead. I'm considering buying a second First Years gate to replace this one altogether.
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Posted: Jul 16 2007
I bought this gate because it seemed sturdy and was nicer looking than most. Within 6 months, the main part of the gate fell apart and the pieces that hold it to the frame snapped. Had it been at the top of the steps instead of in the kitchen, my daughter would have fallen down the steps. Please do not waste your money on this gate.
