Will this keep a strong 6 year old out of my cabinets? He has special needs and feels that he can open my cabinets and dump whatever on the floor. I am looking for something that would prevent him to get in my cabinets. Will this keep a strong 6 year old out of my cabinets? He has special needs and feels that he can open my cabinets and dump whatever on the floor. I am looking for something that would prevent him... » Read More Will this keep a strong 6 year old out of my cabinets? He has special needs and feels that he can open my cabinets and dump whatever on the floor. I am looking for something that would prevent him to get in my cabinets. « Show Less
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Yes, the locks will keep adults out too. My huband installed the locks and, as other reviewers stated, they can be a pain to install. Very important to remember: KEEP TRACK OF THE MAGNETIC KEY!!! Or, buy an extra one. We found out that our key did work even though it was melted a little (was left on top of hot stove for a few minutes).All-in-all, I believe these locks were well worth the money.
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It probably will... it's pretty good and much better than those locks for drawers you can buy at baby stores. But it's still plastic so depending on how strong he is, he might break it. You'll also need to keep the magnetic key away from him as he'll see you using it and likely learn. My 3 year old tries but he doesn't know the exact spot to put the key to unlock the door. Overall after trying several locks for cabinet doors this was the best in my opinion. But also the hardest to install so as long as you plan and execute well according to instructions it will be fine.
945896
Yes if you install it correctly. a lot of folks don't bother to pre drill and set the screws correctly.
1226166
My 6 year old can, I'll try it out on my 3 year old tomorrow and update. I believe I have seen him open it before though.
1181880
Yes. We have a shaggy type of carpet (not sure what it's called; it was here when we moved in) and its just fine. My toddler climbs on and through the bottom 2 shelves (not that i want him to) and it doesnt budge. He also rams toys into and its still good.
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No, sorry. This is more a collectible that a toy. The handling would do a child of six years of this, it would break quickly. You should look at other options, such as Hasbro or Mattel that are really oriented to children of these ages. Thanks for reading. My greetings
958187
I have this setup in my garage. I put placed the heavier items on the bottom for a little more sturdiness. It's works well so far. If your kids want to move bad enough, they will. You know how that goes. It's definitely not strong enough to climb on, but it's not that flimsy really. It's a great cheaper storage option. Hope that helps.
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A child can easily take them apart but fitting it back together would depend on the age of the child. Kids learn by taking things apart. My son used to take the phone apart and put it back together. Now he's going to be an engineer. You may want to get used to the idea of "change" because it's the only thing that's permanent in this world. Puzzles are learning toys :D Ask yourself, Why do I feel the need to control? Healthy boundaries are good for children but you can go too far. Is it his playroom? These are great for Yoga! You could practice loosening your foundation while your little one plays! Have FUN! A child can easily take them apart but fitting it back together would depend on the age of the child. Kids learn by taking things apart. My son used to take the phone apart and put it back together. Now he's going to be an engineer. You may want to get used to the idea of "change" because it's the only thing that's permanent in this world. Puzzles are learning toys :D Ask yourself, Why do I feel the need to control? Healthy boundaries are good for children but you can go too far. Is it his playroom? These are great for Yoga! You could practice loosening your foundation while your... » Read More A child can easily take them apart but fitting it back together would depend on the age of the child. Kids learn by taking things apart. My son used to take the phone apart and put it back together. Now he's going to be an engineer. You may want to get used to the idea of "change" because it's the only thing that's permanent in this world. Puzzles are learning toys :D Ask yourself, Why do I feel the need to control? Healthy boundaries are good for children but you can go too far. Is it his playroom? These are great for Yoga! You could practice loosening your foundation while your little one plays! Have FUN! « Show Less
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Although the magnet is strong, I would not trust the foam to hold it for repeated use. I remember the old fashioned way for Grandpa's garage was to nail the lid to the underside of the shelf/cabinet. Then they would just screw off the glass jar when they needed to get the small items from inside. if this is for a nice kitchen, I'd look into the extra strong magnets. Check out a can of magnetic paint. I used some before. I recall the can had a company name or email address for the type of strong magnets recommended. I didn't buy them or save the info. Wish I had!
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This is probably too low for a 9 year old. She might be hunched over even sitting on the floor. My 3 year old uses it for Legos (and trains, hex bugs, etc) and my 6 year old a bit with a low chair. If it isn't too low it probably will be before too long. My 6 yo daughter already tending to do Legos on dining room table.
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For the most part. We have found some table set-ups don't allow for the chair to safely secure to the table. Some tables have a horizontal "panel board" or apron, that is too wide for it to fit. Also, our son is a bit older and heavier now, but make sure the table outweighs your child (before you walk away). Otherwise, great product. We've used it a lot. Traveled with it a lot. I'd buy it again! Hope this helps!
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A 4 year old could open the gate, and it will close automatically. However, if the gate is open more than half way, the gate will remain open in either direction. So that this will not happen, we screwed an L bracket into the floor so that the door would not open past a certain point and therefore would not remain open. Hope this helpsKathy
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My son is 3 years old and has played with it every day since Christmas day. He thinks he is a chef. I had bought pots, fake foods, plates and utensils for him to get the full use out of the kitchen. He seems to like it enough to play with it. He is tall and I thought this would be an issue but it's pretty perfect for him, no complaints at all. Good luck.
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I bought it for a friend of mine. Her son's 1st birthday. She said it's his favorite and sturdy. He started to walk at 13m old. With that said, I've seen a multitude of parents blaming a toy for being inept, when in fact their child just couldn't walk well, which wobbly walking is normal. My son used something similar, but started walking about 9 months old. Long story short....depends on the child and how willing the parents are to not place blame.
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A stronger magnet would easily open these. Also, its not to just break or pry open if you're really determined. Also, you could only tell if it was broken into IF the cabinet or lock was damaged. Now, if you dont have handles on your cabinets(we dont) its a little trickier to get it open, but still a magnet would easily open it. Unless MAYBE they didnt know or SEE what lock you put on the inside, maybe you have a slight good chance. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with an issue like this. I will pray for you and your family.
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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 a VERY active 15 m/o son. To keep him from the fireplace and all of our electronic equipment ( all located on the same wall) we use this gate. I'd say the wall is pretty skinny, maybe 12 ft, but we put the pieces at a slight zigzag across the room and fold 1 of the end pieces along the wall on either side. We did not "secure" it to the wall because we don't want a bunch of holes in our walls. He's been crawling since 8 months, assisted walking since 9 most and fully walking at 1 yr. Even assisted walking along the gate he never came close to pulling it over. Again the zigzag helps big time for stabilization. Now he will grab and shake if he drops a toy over, 26 lb 33 in and barely moves it! We have a VERY active 15 m/o son. To keep him from the fireplace and all of our electronic equipment ( all located on the same wall) we use this gate. I'd say the wall is pretty skinny, maybe 12 ft, but we put the pieces at a slight zigzag across the room and fold 1 of the end pieces along the wall on either side. We did not "secure" it to the wall because we don't want a bunch of holes in our walls. He's been crawling since 8 months, assisted walking since 9 most and fully walking at 1 yr. Even assisted walking along the gate he never came close to pulling it over. Again the... » Read More We have a VERY active 15 m/o son. To keep him from the fireplace and all of our electronic equipment ( all located on the same wall) we use this gate. I'd say the wall is pretty skinny, maybe 12 ft, but we put the pieces at a slight zigzag across the room and fold 1 of the end pieces along the wall on either side. We did not "secure" it to the wall because we don't want a bunch of holes in our walls. He's been crawling since 8 months, assisted walking since 9 most and fully walking at 1 yr. Even assisted walking along the gate he never came close to pulling it over. Again the zigzag helps big time for stabilization. Now he will grab and shake if he drops a toy over, 26 lb 33 in and barely moves it! « Show Less
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That is a nice little side benefit. It doesn't make it impossible, so a determined kid (especially a tall one) could probably still get out, but it certainly makes it more of a challenge. They simply can't freely throw their legs up like they can without one (though, the kind without feet holes are even more effective.) Our 26 month old hasn't gotten out yet and I would attribute that, at least in part, to the fact that she still sleeps in one. She will likely get a toddler bed before ever climbing out of her crib (she still sleeps well in it, so we haven't felt compelled to transition her yet.)
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My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of parental freedom and I intend to keep putting my kid in it so long as he fits and continues to enjoy it. My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of... » Read More My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of parental freedom and I intend to keep putting my kid in it so long as he fits and continues to enjoy it. « Show Less