Is the "latch" easy to operate..can a child use it. I have tried some where it is hard to push it to open.thanks
1467209
The latch is very easy to operate. Yes, I think a child could do it. Just be sure not to fill the jar above the bottom of the top or it will leak.
1467210
I think it's easy to use. After you pour and let go of the handle the flow stops. I like that. It is a glass jar so it's a little heavier than plastic of course
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.
1917807
Yes it is very secure. You must press a button at the top of the gate at the same time press up on a button on the underside. Its easy to use and secure. My son is able to unlatch most child safety locks as well as his car seat breast latch but has been unable to unlock this gate.
1026713
I doubt if a little kid could get it open, it is really well designed. push button is easy, buy with confidence, this is a well made container.
638326
Unfortunately the necklace is not easy to latch or remove. This was something that annoyed us about the product, but at least you don't have to worry about the child being able to remove it on her/his own.
919598
I find it easy to open. To close, the locking lever is easy to raise but collapsing the legs can be a little tricky. I do it with my leg or by pressure with the palm of my hand. I can close it with a broken thumb, so arthritic fingers probably wouldn't be a problem.
910032
Hi Kathleen....ours closes very easily. Opening is a little harder. You have to pull up on the latch first.
1636958
I have a 5 year old, and 2 year old twins. I showed my 5 year old how to use the latch- he got it right away- he used two hands- one to lower the little latch and one to turn. Worked perfectly for us!
575789
It depends on how young and how clever. It is a good latch but isn't a true lock. I would still recommended keeping the box put of reach to avoid temptation or getting a box that will lock with a key or padlock
75040
There's not really a "Latch" - But there's a "Padded" thingy that's slightly Heavy, on the Top - Like a "Seat", & I haven't had any problems w/ it "Lifting Up" by itself - & it gets rather Windy here... The instructions could be better- Make sure you snap in the panels in the correct order, & the way they're supposed to go-! "Unsnapping" is Difficult-!
214305
Doesn't lock per say. The lid latches closed. You need to push a button soon too to open. Our daughter is 2 and doesn't have the power to push the button down yet. Aha actually doesn't even pay attention to the pail at all.
1316841
My latch was fine. So, it not all of them that are flimsy. You should take it out of the box and check it out. I don't feel like it's worth the money. I bought it and kept it because my 3 year old grandson had looked forward to it for so long!
1683662
No problems with ours, have been using it for a couple of months now. Latch is tricky, and easily broken.
481086
I have a toddler, not a dog, and it took him about a year to figure out how to open it, if it's any help.. it's the only lockable garbage can I've found.
1804173
It's a latch kind with no screw. It seems pretty hard for a toddler to open but I don't have a toddler yet so I may be underestimating their craftiness. I love it for my infants car seat.
1744585
It does not have a lock. But my granddaughter is a toddler, and she has never tried to open it. The seal is pretty tight and you have to use some muscle to open it. If your toddler is under the age of 3, I would say depending on their size you should be fine. My granddaughter is two and loves to look at herself in the glass mirror and has never tried to open it.
1293780
It would depend upon how much force your child would use to open the gate (pushing instead of raising the latch) as well as how you have it attached on either side. I have one side that is not screwed in--just uses pressure against the wall and with enough pushing pressure, you can push down the gate.