Is this strong if my doorway is 55in and my baby 1.5 years old to shake/pull this gate?
1468428
Yes I believe it is. I use the pressure mounting and my three great danes lean on it all the time. It has not fallen yet. You can always screw it into the wall if you are worried.
1468429
Not likely. The third pannel is too tight and just two pannels extends the screws out too far. When we installed ours it kept popping off on its own. When we finally had it stable we tested it and it popped out again. The wall mounts might stablize it better, but we couldn't screw anything into the wall we were using. Even then it was so wobbly we were doubtful.
1468430
if you extend bolts and tighten it good it should be fine it holds my 180 lb dog back
26002
It holds my 55 lb dog and 1 year old just fine. The dog doesn't jump on it though. I don't know if it would hold up to that.
443022
It will sway a lot unless secured at the bottom, unless you open the door very slowly. Mine is very heavily loaded, and stable, but secured with two small screws to prevent sway.
76081
I'm not an expert, but I know that getting the balance just right so the door neither falls down or pulls itself up is pretty tricky. Therefore I suspect that a longer length may not work well through the whole range of motion. This is a pretty tricky operation and can be dangerous. If you are not sure you should contact a professional installer.
599460
You will need arm & hand to hold the baby and with the other you will need to use a thumb to press in on the latch and your fingers to lift up on the gate and push. If this is do-able then it shouldn't be a problem.
853158
I'm sorry I don't have a 5 y.o. handy to test it, but I think she would be OK. It doesn't require a lot of force, certainly not more than I had to exert on the lever of my old single-flush toilet. Kids are often stronger than we think, if she's a bit shy of it at first I think a bit of encouragement would go a long way. Good luck and let me know how she does if you decide to get it!
1054730
i cannot be moved, and i agree that its not very strong, im 6'1 220 lbs and i snapped the bottom bunk stringer sitting down to talk to my 30lb 3 yr old in the morning, in general its very flimsy
858421
I would not recommend this gate given this type of behaviour. The hinges are secured to the post or wall with two screws approximately 2 inches in length. The stress of the weight of even a small child would soon tear them loose.
1986528
It is very sturdy. Mine holds 275+ and is not wobbly at all. We do not bounce or jump up and down on it. Just use it to sit on and shoes at front door. A perfect fit for what we use it for.
1422249
I don't think so, personally. It has a double lock, so they have to twist the locking mechanism and then push it over and lift up the actual gate part to open it. A smart 4 year old would figure it out but, i don't think would be strong enough.
1085030
Maybe the 2 older kids. It would depend on their height. You need to be able to pull the handle up and turn simultaneously. This isn't easy to do if your reaching over shoulder height. I really like the gate. Its sturdy and is actually bolted to the wall (not pressure mounted)
1437446
I also say no. I am surprised to see that the product description states that this gate would work for a 55" doorway. Fully extended I measure about 53", just as the previous poster did.
1403981
My staircase was 48 inches wide, and it was a stretch getting it to fit. It has some flex at the extension point of the gate. Its been up at my house since Christmas, it has never failed, my 18 month old can shake it, and it wont open, I just make sure its not flexed too much if it gets banged into. Overall, I've been very happy with this product.
1220221
A 1.5 year old probably cannot get it moving like my 5 and 7 years olds can now (and it is not even that much) so I think it is a safe bet especially if it is on carpet or a rug to prevent sliding around.
418119
Unfortunately, my only containment experience with the gate is a 12-15 month old baby. I think the literature with the gate said pets up to 33 pounds? My daughter will grab the bars and rock backwards and forwards...I have one end pressed against woodwork/doorframe and another against a bench. She's not able to defeat it with her abuse to date, although I did have to retighten some of the positioning screws one time when the locking button shifted to be less "resistant" to shaking. I would say to scan the other customer reviews to see which pet owners mention the size/breeds of their pets to see how it fares versus a large "pupperoni". Unfortunately, my only containment experience with the gate is a 12-15 month old baby. I think the literature with the gate said pets up to 33 pounds? My daughter will grab the bars and rock backwards and forwards...I have one end pressed against woodwork/doorframe and another against a bench. She's not able to defeat it with her abuse to date, although I did have to retighten some of the positioning screws one time when the locking button shifted to be less "resistant" to shaking. I would say to scan the other customer reviews to see which pet owners mention the size/breeds of... » Read More Unfortunately, my only containment experience with the gate is a 12-15 month old baby. I think the literature with the gate said pets up to 33 pounds? My daughter will grab the bars and rock backwards and forwards...I have one end pressed against woodwork/doorframe and another against a bench. She's not able to defeat it with her abuse to date, although I did have to retighten some of the positioning screws one time when the locking button shifted to be less "resistant" to shaking. I would say to scan the other customer reviews to see which pet owners mention the size/breeds of their pets to see how it fares versus a large "pupperoni". « Show Less
2016182
The base is really heavy. My 18 month old couldn't tip it. But I'm sure an older stronger kid could pull it down.
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