My kids like to step on the open gate. Our other gates are pressure mount &amp; sit on the floor. Can anyone tell me if these will hold up to that abuse
222110
No I would definitely NOT let your kids step on the gate. If it's only anchored into drywall, it will most likely pull out of the wall. Also, even though the gate is metal, the brackets are plastic. It's a tough gate but I wouldn't want my kid stepping or hanging on any gate, especially if it's at the top of the stairs. There isn't any gate I would recommend for that.
634508
No, I wouldn't advise anyone leaning on it and especially not a baby trying to pull up on it. It is more stable when not fully extended, but in my opinion not enough for kids. This gate should only be marketed for pets.
105021
Hello, I think you will be fine with this dog step, my son (90 lbs) will sit on ours and it is holding up. My dogs are smaller (Jack Russel's) and hit it full speed going into our house and after a year of abuse is still operational.
655021
My digs do not jump at/on this gate. I don't see how this would tip over or move. The legs hold it sturdy. The dogs are Bassett Hounds (2).
1818655
I used these gates to keep a 7 lbs Poodle from entering a space and it worked well. I liked I could fold them up and pull them out and around as needed. Hope this helps,
1502960
The gate extends further than that so you should be fine, as for its durability and stability... Well I have a 1 year old that hangs and climbs on it with out issues but if you do not screw it into studs in the wall there is a chance of it being pulled out. Also if it is a straight area you are putting it in, it is sort of a pain to keep it where the door will close correctly. I would say as long as its less than 30-40 lbs hanging on it and shaking it you should be fine. ^_^ Be warned though, my 3 year old mastered its lock in less than an hour.
274677
we had a couple of hinges that were broke, but the manufacturer replaced those and the safety gate was installed with no problems.. and we havent had any problems with the stairs.. we actually love them and they work great.. i am not sure if you could stake it to the ground or if you would even want to.. it doesnt need it..
670706
If you want them to be abl to get out, you could use the ramp. If not keep the gate closed. Ours have never escaped.
1513008
That's a hard question to answer. We didn't use the gate much. We usually just stepped over the playard or reached over it, because it was sometimes a small hassle to open and close when we are juggling our twins. I don't think that's the fault of the manufacturer. To stay closed and locked in position, it had to be that way. We tested several gates, and they were all about the same in functionality.
1590759
It probably depends on the breed, but I have shorkies and they hop right over it with no problem. It's a very nice gate!!
1763452
Yes, I have 3 that are pressure mounted. It does the same thing. I also use the Y on the staircases and they work great. I love this gate.
517973
We use ours at the top of the stairs and have never had an issue. We have an extra-wide staircase, so this is the only gate that works for the size.
1869577
I have two small (5lb) dogs, when I set it up in a zig zag position they can not knock it over. Don't know about a gate, I step over it. When the dogs are elsewhere, I fold back one section for a path. Hope it work for you, I like it.
1063009
We currently have one and are ordering 2 more. I use it at the bottom of the stairs and at a room door at the top when I'm upstairs. We lock the bar pretty tightly and have had no problems so far. Our little one is 11 months old and into everything, constantly pulling herself up and standing against the gate. I wouldn't necessarily let her play with it at the top of the stairs, just because I'd have nightmares about her falling through it or over it as she gets taller. However, it's kept her from climbing the stairs at the bottom, which it where we place our current one every evening when we're downstairs. Again though, she's small, almost 1 years old, and we keep it as tight was we can make it. Consider how much pressure your little one would put on it before you use it at the top, but not a good idea unless you're there with them. One thing to consider, I've tripped over it, and so has my husband, when not paying attention, and it didn't fall down, we did so for all the other areas, it's a pretty good bet.
634509
Maybe if it is mounted as instructed. I think there are better gates for kids. Look to other gates.
1293780
It would depend upon how much force your child would use to open the gate (pushing instead of raising the latch) as well as how you have it attached on either side. I have one side that is not screwed in--just uses pressure against the wall and with enough pushing pressure, you can push down the gate.
1832597
The gate has to be mounted a few inches off the ground or else it won't open easily. I had a similar issue. I bought a Stairway Gate Installation Kit so I could mount the gate on the banister side of my stairs.KidCO Stairway Gate Installation Kit