One simple question -- how annoying is this to open and close? As the parent of a small child, this is key!
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It can be done easily one handed, with practice. It can be difficult when you first figure it out.
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It can be frustrating, as sliding it sideways to open tends to hang up regularly.Some spray lubricant helps somewhat. We have no small children, but have 2small dogs that we keep in the kitchen as needed. The gates are acceptableas long as you realize their downside. Ray K.
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The 1st few times it was difficult, but once you figure out that you have to push down the lever and lift at the same time, you can easily open and close it one handed.
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Yes the door opens, but sometimes its hard to close it correctly (I can close it without any issues, but my 2 year old can not).
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It closes nicely :) but not shut closed. I keep it inside my sons room, he is 1.5 yr old and puts clothes in there himself. He did take clothes out at the beginning but now he leaves it alone . No order problem for me. In my opinion it's worth it :)
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Yes! We are using it that way right now with our (just turned) 2 year old. I make sure she's buckled and I slide her up to the table before I walk away, so I don't worry about her trying to escape!
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Our truck did this too when we first received. I was afraid to force it but my 4 yo finally did and each time closed easier. Now opens, stays and closes fine.
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We just got it for Christmas and have not tried to close it up yet. I am sorry we could not be more help. Hopefully it is easy to do, otherwise, we absolutely love it!
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My honest opinion, yes. It is not that hard for children these days to figure it out. Especially, if they have seen you open it. I hope my opinion helps :)
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Well for me it's somewhat difficult to open. Maybe with constant opening and closing would help.. I hope this helps you.
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you are lucky Amanda because I have a 6 year old granddaughter who demonstrated to open and close the bottle with no complication. Basically click to open and press the cap to close. Don't forget there is an extra lock aside so make sure your girl realize that. I hope this help.....thanks
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It is easy to open and close. We have it in a hallway where my 89 year-old Mother-in-law uses it daily and often has to open/close it with one hand when carrying something. Just make sure that he remembers to step over the bar at the bottom once the door is open!
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Depends on the toddler...but would most likely slow them down enough for you to get to him/her...It's difficult to open by hand, and needs some pressure on the foot pedal. It is a great trashcan, wide enough that my kids don't miss when emptying plates, and keeps the kitchen looking neat
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Yes. A three year old can open and latch this closed this easily. My son got his when he turned 3.
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Yes, it's a pain in the butt. It takes me two hands, which means I can't do it while holding a baby. I end up stepping over it half the time instead... Precarious for someone short like me with a child in arms! It doesn't latch easily... Doesn't line up without jiggling.
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Yes, it is very easy to open and close with only one hand. Just pull up and turn to open, will latch itself when you swing it closed.
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Yes, your son shouldn't have trouble to open it. It just has a latch you can flip back if you want to open it. Hope it answers your question
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Yes, it does. We told our daughter that she is not allowed to open it by herself. Luckily she listens well. I've actually pinched my fingers a time or two.
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It's helpful, but I would imagine the baby could eventually figure out how to pull the lid off the box if they really wanted to. You could always tape it shut too.