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).
235089
I've had 2 kids (2 and 4) playing with it and we had no problems kids love it! And yes it's easy to use.
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.
403677
Yes it does open easy. However I had a elastic colored headband that I use to keep it closed since it didn't come with one attached
164252
Yes. A three year old can open and latch this closed this easily. My son got his when he turned 3.
923770
I would check one out in a store first. While this is very easy to use and a 5 yr old could handle it, the handles might be a bit high, even in the lowest position. It might work if the child was tall enough. Great product though. Light weight and very sturdy. Good luck!
1733205
These are VERY easy to remove. Just a simple squeeze where they connect will pop them apart. (As long as you aren't applying any glue to them). Both of my boys were able to pop them off around 2 years old, I use glue to the connection parts so my 2 1/2 year old can't open the doors. They DO get weak after awhile,(also why I glue mine) so if you are constantly taking them apart everyday, you MAY have to purchase extra packs to have on hand.
1097880
No, it is a bit finicky sometimes, but overall I love having the gate. I can open it with one hand, and it is much easier on my back, and safer than trying to climb over carrying my grandbaby! Just make sure the hinges between the gate and the panels are straight, if not it is very difficult to open and close. I had one set wrong and was cursing the darn thing until I realized what was happening. I leave it open a lot so that my granddaughter who is 10 months can go in and out, which she enjoys. I only close it when necessary.
1868189
These were used for a school's holiday bazaar and no one complained that they were difficult to open. I also found them easy to open. I think there were one or two odd ones that I tossed to the side, in a hurry, because they wouldn't immediately separate. Hope this helps.
64966
You do lift up and slide a tab - pretty hard to open even for some adults but my 7 year old nieces can open.
240739
It's hard for my toddler to open, which is why I like it :-), but I think it would probably be fine for a 5 and 7 year old. You do have to hold the button down (which is under the latch clip/handle) WHILE drinking, unlike other bottles where you flip the lid/straw/latch and it stays open until you close it. Unless you're pushing the button the water won't come out.
1143119
No. I bought this for my 1 yr old. But my older kids like it just as much. My 4 yr old even uses it to go "grocery shopping".
677429
My honest opinion, yes. It is not that hard for children these days to figure it out. Especially, if they have seen you open it. I hope my opinion helps :)
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
1910967
I don't think a 4 year old could open it. You have to pull the latch up while simultaneously lifting the gate door off a piece at the bottom. It is easy to operate once you get the hang of it but does require some strength. I do highly recommend this gate -- high quality, works well, looks nice, and the stay open feature is great.
1513009
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.
528936
I've seen a 5 year old use it. It was kind of difficult for him but not too bad.