Could older children open this easily? I have a 7, 6 and 3 yr old that have their bedrooms in the basement but we have another baby on the way and want to know if you think older children would manage opening this gate on thier own.
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I don't know about 3year old but two older kids would have no problem. It doesn't take much strength. More that you have to be tall enough to pull the latch up and twist. We have two gates that get constant use and they are holding up well.
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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.
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I had a four year old and a six year old play with it at my house. The 4 year old could not do it. The 6 year old made mistakes but was able to make the designs and have fun. With a little practice he would have been fine. So the first few times, parent will need to direct and assist, but then it will be enjoyed.
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Yes u have to pull a button with you're thumb & lift the gate straight up & over to open it. It takes some strength. I don't think a five yr old could do it.
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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.
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You have to slide a switch and lift the gate simultaneously. It sounds trickier than it is. It is easy to get the hang of. But yes it probably would be tough for someone with arthritis. I can't imagine a functional baby gate that wouldn't be because if the gate is easy to open, a toddler will figure it out.
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It wouldn't be easy for a 5 year old to open it up, however I wouldn't recommend this gate for a kid that age, the gate isn't that strong, if he tries to climb it it may colapse. I honestly wouldn't trust this for my kid. I bought it for my chihuahua and it works great for her, however, it is too weak for a child.
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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
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Depending on your 6-year old's strength - yes. If you tighten it VERY tight...probably not...but, I would say, a child could open this very easily. If not, I instructed my then-8 year-old to ask an adult for assistance.
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When the gate is not at full tension and the handle was left up my 3 year old was able to open the gate. The tension would have to be a little loose. The door will still stay closed even with the handle up. By the time my children were 4 and 5 they could open the gate with the gate at full tension and the handle down.
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I would say Yes, My 4 year old granddaughter plays with her 7 year old brother.They might have to bend over to get thru the door but should be able to stand upinside.
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It's much easier than others I've tried. You push 2 buttons to open. But the baby definitely cannot open it. Sometimes it takes me a few seconds to close because you have to line up the bottom just right, but it really is no longer than a few seconds.
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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
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We have had ours at the top of the stairs since our son was walking around 10 months he is currently 27 months and we still use it. We have really wide stairs and this was the only gate that anchored to the wall well and didn't seem flimsy. I think if you don't have it installed properly, don't lock the screen, or don't watch then it can be a problem. We always taught our son to not go near the stairs or push on the gate. It has helped to give us a piece of mind if he is playing up stairs, or wakes up in the middle of the night. I don't have to worry about him sleepily falling down the stairs. It has held him too when he's slipped on the floor and couldn't catch himself. Out of a lot of things I have bought for our son, this is one of the top 3 purchases for me!
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It's actually very secure I think. Some of the adults that have visited us cannot even figure out how to open it. Once my son did get it open by persistently jiggling the gate until it gave way but he has since lost interest in doing that.
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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.
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I would say no as long as the gate is properly closed, it would be very,very difficult for a 4 year old.