Does this always leave a crack open in the door? I want the door shut, but trying to prevent my 2 year old from escaping in the middle of the night!
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
285752
Yes, the door can not be shut all the way. There is a gap of about 2 inches at all times. However, it works great and your child will not be able to open the door or accidentally get his fingers caught.
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.
767934
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.
1348985
It has 2 different holes for the pin at the top that you choose based upon the strength of close required. It does have a pump action close, meaning it will not slam shut from a fully open position. Whether it will close soft enough for your child proof concerns is something probably based upon the weight of your 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.
1700241
My son sleeps through it sometimes too. I keep his door open at night and the alarm is loud enough to wake me from across the hall. Perhaps that will help you? Good luck!
1112408
Mine did this after some use. Here's what I did. Open the door all the way and use pliers to move that flimsy hinge at the bottom slightly to the right. Gently. It's really of poor quality. Now the door closes all the way. Clever me.
1648254
No this does not prevent the oven door from opening. I would attach a munchkin clasp to prevent this. Also available on amazon.
287437
Probably not your first line of defense. We have it on our doors so that our small child can't get out when sleep walking, and it works perfectly for that. There have been mornings that I've forgotten it was latched and given the door a strong tug and it was fine - but if someone wanted to break in I think they could use enough force to do so.
1288241
No, it doesn't. I think that it's automatically closing makes it a little safer, because it can't be inadvertently left open. If need be, it would be easy to prop it open with a door stop at the bottom
1797195
kids are smart! The way the gate functions to open is by pulling the gate upwards(this happens via the hinge mechanism) and then opening by swinging in either direction(inward or outward). There is a "latch" that also works well to keep shut provided it is set up properly between the door frame
1422250
My 2 year old grandchild can close it but not open it. It also has a lock to prevent it from being opened.
978274
Not currently but you can configure an alert to tell you the door is still up after a period of time, then you can close from the app if needed. Sounds like a great feature request though! Sounds easy enough.
198376
It stays fully open. It will click when it is fully opened and remains in place. We have had no problems with ours.
212896
No, however, when raised, it does stay open until you close it. I have several young grandchildren who have never had a problem when opening this. It does not slam shut on you. Hope this helps.
841509
i have the same problem but i notice the more my baby uses it the better it stays open. but its a little tipsy due to mine having a bent bar that came that way.
1147275
Well I have not been robbed since installing it! When both bolts are secured it prevents any vertical movement or lifting of the doors out of their tracks. I bought to keep my toddler twins from opening the door so far its worked and that is proof enough for me!!!