Is this gate easy to open and close? Does the latch go directly in without having to wiggle it or anything of that sort?
1565002
My favorite baby gate so far. I actually get compliments on it. I like it because I can open it with one hand and hold my daughter in the other. We've had it for about 6 months and it is durable and sturdy. The latch has held up well and no wiggling and jiggling needed and very easy to use.
1565003
Yes,opens easy..push button and lift gate up and in or out direction..would recommend
1565004
I think its easy - but not so easy that my toddler can figure it out. You have to slide a button and lift the gate to swing it open. It swings in both directions, which is nice. To close it, you just have to lift the gate and lower it just right over the latch so it clicks. Occasionally there's some maneuvering to get it closed because of also needing to line up a piece of plastic on the bottom of the gate with the bar across the gate opening, but nothing that has every annoyed me in the slightest.
1565005
I find it very easy to open, right from the get go. You can even do it one handed. Slide the latch with your thumb and pull up on the gate. Then swing it open in either direction. It closes just as easily. Just put it back in place and let go.
1565006
I think it works fine. You can easily open it with your thumb and forefinger. I've had mine up for a month or so. No problems yet.
2134116
It clicks under a mechanism that is attached to the opposite wall. You have to squeeze two buttons together and push down simultaneously to open the gate. It stays closed beautifully.
150077
At first I thought my gate wasn't very baby proof as I didn't need to use the button on top to open it. I just had to lift up and it opened. It also didn't swing close and lock itself. You need to make the gate tighter. You will notice a little lip hanging off the button on top. That is what is suppose to stop the gate from being able to just be lifted upwards and open. If your gate is at the correct fit to the door way it should swing close and lock itself. I hope this helps.
659724
I second the 5 seconds. I have mine on a heavy wooden door and sometimes the latch moves back into the locked position and I have to move the bar to open so it closes properly, otherwise the door bar hits the latch and just bounces back. I also second that before I push the open button or the code I have to pull/push the door so it opens. It's a bit annoying, but less annoying than fumbling with keys.
1563029
The top latches. The bottom has a little lever that will either lock the gate, or make it only open in one direction.
1598817
The lock on the gate needs a key to open on the outside. The lock can be opened by turning the knob on the inside. To exit you don't need an extra button on the inside.
1418072
Depends on what you mean by open. It has 2 knobs on the bottom so you can: (1) open away from you only, (2) open towards you only, (3) open both ways, or (4) not open, w/c is helpful when installing the gate. What you can do is switch the knobs on the bottom while the gate is open, so, it does not close completely. If you are expecting it to stay open at 45 degrees, it does not have that mechanism.
792983
This gate does not close automatically - you need to push a button and lift the gate slightly to open it. It only requires using one hand though.
1797194
No way. All mechanisms are on the top. You have to slide the lever with your thumb while lifting up on the gate to open it. And it closes automatically and locks. (spend the time setting it up correctly, it makes a big difference).
910032
Hi Kathleen....ours closes very easily. Opening is a little harder. You have to pull up on the latch first.
1893360
Opening requires no strength. Being able to "feel" how to engage or disengage the latch is a bit subtle. For most people, this is an easy open and shut once understood. Depending on Grandpa's functioning ...
552674
You can install it with a push button on the inside to open it. That's what I did. Yes it automatically locks when you close the gate.
1652848
Oh yes. Very easily. The only thing is it can be a lil loud if you don't hold the button down with one hand while retracting the gate - but it's not a reason NOT to buy it. It's a great gate.Just read other people's responses and I'm not sure why they can't open it with one hand but mine is fully operable with one hand. My very active 17 month old squirmy daughter does not hinder my one handed operation of this gate lol.
1893361
Very easy... simply lift up on the door slightly and swing it open. It locks on its own when it swings closed.
1592131
It is very easy to open and close the lid. You do have to make sure that when you close it, you push it all the way down or it won't latch completely and will pop open. But, it doesn't just pop open by itself.
262432
When you open the gate to walk through, it just swings. It doesn't have a latch that keeps it open if that's what you're talking about :)
1085032
My husband put this gate up because we have a dog, and I liked the design. Also because I wusnted something that would swing open. The easy lach is a big plus. But we have it installed at the top of the stairs. We have a new grand baby, and my concern, is when she gets old enought to crawl/ walk. Is the latch going to be strong enought to keep the gate from breaking open ? I don't want it to be something I have to worry about, her falling doun the stairs. It's screwed into the studs of the doorway on both sides. But I need answeres. Thanks Tammy