Would this work for keeping my toddler in her room without entirely closing the door?
879919
My 4 year old learned how to push the door harder and got out, but it worked great until then.If the door is closed, and this is engaged, then when they (or you) try to open it, it will catch and lock in an open position with maybe 1.5 inch gap.It does make quite a clacking sound when the child tries to get out and it engages, That was handy, since sometimes he would get it open.
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.
2179112
Not at all, kids/toddlers are far more likely to trip over the base of the door than the bottom plate of this. If you have a toddler that drags their feet chances are you will already be holding their hand as the step through the door since most house doors are raised anyways. As an adult, even If I was clumsy and tripped on this daily, Id rather face that then an intruder in my room. :)
637488
My daughter is 3.5 and it's great for her - I think it will work at least up until she's 5. She does have to crouch to get in the door but she doesn't mind and she can stand up once she's inside.
525909
I used this on a main sliding patio door also. It works well for a two and three year old. It was stayed attached when it is inadvertently forgotten by the adults, but because it is affixed by adhesive, it's limits are unknown. It has added extra security with the toddlers, as they really like unlocking doors and opening them.
946998
Yes, toddler will be able to close the door if he pulls on it. This door stop works great if you only want to keep a door open that closes on its own. It was exactly what I was looking for.
1080988
Yes. You can make it so you don't have to use the lock. And that is probably the best way. The lock is overkill for preventing small children
494682
I don't know what a safety-type lid is. I don't think it slams shut. I think it has some sort of hinges that stop it from doing that. But it definitely doesn't fasten. You could use it for a toy chest or anything. But if you wanted it not to be opened by toddlers when they're by themselves, then this wouldn't be the thing. Starting from ages 2-3 they're probably able to get into it by themselves. I'm not sure there'd be an easy way to fasten it or keep it closed either, other than putting something heavy on top of it. But that would probably defeat the purpose.
947001
No, it simply keeps the door from swinging closed. It might slow them down but it certainly won't prevent it. I bought it because my doors like to close themselves.
140805
If you install it not quite vertically aligned, with the top bar tilted towards the side of the room you want the gate to stay open, it will stay open due to gravity. To shut it you'll have to push the gate to catch the bottom latch, but the top gate latch may not close then. A child will not be able to open the gate, because you have to lift the door to disengage the bottom latch. I just installed it yesterday and it does not close. I intend to correct it today though, as it is not recommended.
810227
Nothing except a closed door would keep my cat out of a room. He's a climber/jumper and has no problem getting on the refrigerator! If yours is not that acrobatic, try stacking two gates. That worked for us when we had a climbing dog.
285751
It does leave a small crack in the door but not enough for escaping children. It is barely enough to look through. I used to be kinda disappointed that the door didn't close but now I am grateful it's cracked open. It is perfect for my 2 year old who likes to try to escape at night, haha
945895
It probably will... it's pretty good and much better than those locks for drawers you can buy at baby stores. But it's still plastic so depending on how strong he is, he might break it. You'll also need to keep the magnetic key away from him as he'll see you using it and likely learn. My 3 year old tries but he doesn't know the exact spot to put the key to unlock the door. Overall after trying several locks for cabinet doors this was the best in my opinion. But also the hardest to install so as long as you plan and execute well according to instructions it will be fine.
374599
Yes! Just place it away from your little one so the sound can fill his or her nursery. I have 2 of these for 2 of my 3 kiddos - all 4 and under. My littlest's one's room is below his autistic big brother's and it's been an amazing relief to have the sound machine! The littlest will sleep through all of the craziness that happens in my eldest's room during "naptime"!
835280
Yes it stays closed with out any gaps all the way down. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't keep your fur baby in unless you teach it to push it open.
394289
I don't know much about these locks but I would maybe suggest like hotel locks for the top of your doors. That way if your toddler does open the door they can't get out because of the latch.
105998
I've set up mine as a barrier to keep my 17-mo old from going up and down stairs--to stay out of it instead of in! Works really well!