Is this easy for kids to open/close/use? My kids are 5 &amp; 7.
240737
it is easy for me with one hand. A little kid might need to use both hands, but that would work too. (The 24oz bottles might be too long and heavy for little ones though when fullif liquid).
164252
Yes. A three year old can open and latch this closed this easily. My son got his when he turned 3.
1910970
I can't say for sure if a 4-year old can open it. I can tell you that my almost 3-year old cannot, and that it is hard for me to open. In fact, it is the hardest gate to open of the 3 we have. It is also quite noisy.
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.
2166225
I find it to be sturdy. My daughter with CP is able to open it (non to gently) and it closes okay.
64965
It's been a long time since I had a 5 year old, but I think they could learn to open it. The gate closed with a lever-type piece of plastic at the top of the gate that you lift up to disengage the latch. You can lock it by pressing down on the lever firmly after closing, which causes a red piece of plastic to fit over the end. To open after locking takes two hands - one to push the plastic piece to release the lever, and one to lift the lever to open the gate. I think a 5 year old could probably figure it out but I'm not sure if they would be strong enough to unlock and open the gate. But then, kids are clever!
1847118
We really like it, my 5yr old, and I. We have only used the children's attachments. The bummer is you have to leave to door open all the time, put it up and take it down or find a door with a frame that is out of the way. Not a problem for us being it's in the basement playroom. I would also agree a person earlier to purchase a second Carabiner, for ease of switching equipment.
280988
yes is very kid friendly light weight and easy to use my son is 3 yrs old and can navigate it with ease.
781356
I think it would be great for kid's games. Good product, a little touchy to open. Probably be full of kids having a ball.
1252544
I don't think they will be able to easily open it. It needs to be lifted up in order to open and it is pretty heavy for a child. I have a 3 year old and there's no way she can open it.
694174
Yes, I would say it is very easy open for a 4 year old. It doesn't twist or screw. Only thing I would be sure is to show her how to push it closed tight otherwise it will fall open if dropped or turned on it's side.
1493032
I bought this for my five year old grandaughter and she loves it and uses it constantly. My daughter and I do recall that we had difficulty opening it but once we did it is very sturday! I am sorry that neither of us can recall exactly how we figured it out; fortunately they have space for it to be stored open so I can't speak to if it easily breaks down and goes back up once it has loosened up or not!
164254
Yes it is very easy to open first the zipper then the container itself. Not the small containers though, they would be hard for a 3 year old to open.
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
692151
My kids had no problem using them at age 3 & 5. They vary in strength throughout the pack, but most are easy to operate.
1419300
Yes ma'am, your 5 year old should be able to open. They lock tight but they're easy to open.
164253
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