How do you open the gate? Is there an auto open function or just manual? Is it difficult to open with someone that has arthritis in their hands? We o/
193243
You have to slide a switch and lift the gate simultaneously. It sounds trickier than it is. It is easy to get the hang of. But yes it probably would be tough for someone with arthritis. I can't imagine a functional baby gate that wouldn't be because if the gate is easy to open, a toddler will figure it out.
193244
The gate can be opened one handed, but you need to push a lever and pull up at the same time. My father in law is elderly and has had a few surgeries on his wrist and was able to open it no problem (after being shown how to use it lol) We absolutely love this gate. Hope this helps.
193245
Gate is opened by slight lift and push. There is no automated opening. Other brands do have a foot tap opening. Each person suffering from arthritis has different levels of function. It would not be possible to determine whether one with arthritis could open the gate unless the level of function is known.
193246
You slide the switch on top and lift up and swing the gate. This is a manual function and the only way. My adult son has mastered hooking the toe of his shoe in the bottom and lifting to open but I can't always do that and it does require balance. The level of your arthritis will determine whether you could open it or not.
1672043
It works better that the old style openers. My wife and I both have arthritic in the hands. Hope this helps.
665449
It is hard to open unless you hold the button down and in toward the base then pull up. I usually hold the unit against me with the lock facing out to get leverage . And once the screw holding the lock became lose do I had to tighten it with my fingers to open it. It has been wonderful otherwise.
2025028
It just slips into a little groove. You gently lift up on the gate and it falls into place. To open it, you use your thumb to push in a piece of plastic and gently lift up on the gate to lift it out of the groove. It is very easy to use.
1934137
It is easy to open, but it is heavy when it's full and also the outside gets hot. I don't know the way you would use it, but my elderly mom with arthritis had difficulty.
792492
Very easy to open. There's a latch button you squeeze with your finger while you slightly lift the gate using the same hand. Very easy to operate. It's a very good gate. Very satisfied.
1349987
Yes you can remove the gate very quickly when not in use. I also can open it with one hand if needed.
990994
I have some arthritis in my hands & sometimes have difficulty opening these. I take the end of a spoon & fit it into the little groove in each compartment & find it's much easier to open that way.
1115608
no you have to physically open and shut the gate. to open you have to push down these two parts at the same time , to close you have to lift the gate a little and place this little part in the hole.
1374510
We had the same problem. It seems you have to press in on the latch, and down on the top in order to get it to open It was impossible for my wife to open it, and I had a hard time. I finally kneeled on the top to put more weight on it, and it opened. We are going to leave it open for now, until we go on our next extended trip. Try the Sentry website; they may have other opening suggestions.
710751
Mine doesn't automatically shut. You have to lift and close the gate door each time. It will stay open if you open it.
2064874
The knife doesn't have a thumb indent alongside the blade, so you have to get a fingernail in the seam to open it. Not hard but a pain. To close, you need to push in the retaining bar that locks the blade in place. Again, not hard, but a little more effort than opening. I'm 62 with slightly arthritic hands and generally have no problem opening or closing.
2102083
Maybe it's faulty? Ours is pretty easy to open...it takes two hands but it's easy.
1652849
Unfortunately not. It takes 2 hands to open or close this gate. If I had known that I would not have bought it.
1097882
Yes, it is a bit finicky sometimes, but overall I love having the gate. I can open it with one hand, and it is much easier on my back, and safer than trying to climb over carrying my grandbaby! Just make sure the hinges between the gate and the panels are straight, if not it is very difficult to open and close. I had one set wrong and was cursing the darn thing until I realized what was happening. I leave it open a lot so that my granddaughter who is 10 months can go in and out, which she enjoys. I only close it when necessary.
2102076
The key is the tension. Too loose and the gate doesn't quite lock, too tight and it's hard to open/close. Remember that you have to lift it once you unlock it, and if the lifting action is where the problem is maybe a little WD40 can solve the issue.
100271
hi, the gate is awesome, but it is a little tough to open. but we like that. yes it can be opened with one hand after you understand how it works. hope this helps