My 2.5 year old has pushed over every other gate we've gotten. She will push it (with her legs) and it will either completely fall over, or she will be able to slide between the opening she just created and get out. Anybody had any problems with this pressure mounted gate? I don't want to have to screw it in unless absolutely necessary, so I am hoping that the pressure mounting of this gate will not be too weak for my 2.5 year old! My 2.5 year old has pushed over every other gate we've gotten. She will push it (with her legs) and it will either completely fall over, or she will be able to slide between the opening she... » Read More My 2.5 year old has pushed over every other gate we've gotten. She will push it (with her legs) and it will either completely fall over, or she will be able to slide between the opening she just created and get out. Anybody had any problems with this pressure mounted gate? I don't want to have to screw it in unless absolutely necessary, so I am hoping that the pressure mounting of this gate will not be too weak for my 2.5 year old! « Show Less
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There probably isn't any baby gate that is pressure mounted that will withstand a child's pushing at it with their legs. Your only alternative is to screw mount the gate.
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this is not a pressure mounted gate. It screws into the wall and is very secure, the gate latches and locks. The only issue that you may have is the bar across the bottom people might trip over it when the gate is open if they dont step over it.
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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!
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In our case, it was helpful for one person to pull the sides toward each other and the other to extend the pressure mounts out another 1/4 to 1/2 inch each, then release them, creating a much tighter fit. However, we did have to repeat this process occasionally. Ultimately, we ended up getting different gates that mounted directly to the wall on either side. Easier to walk through, less liklihood of tripping, and more secure.
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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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No, I wouldn't advise anyone leaning on it and especially not a baby trying to pull up on it. It is more stable when not fully extended, but in my opinion not enough for kids. This gate should only be marketed for pets.
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The key is the tension. Too loose and the gate doesn't quite lock, too tight and it's hard to open/close. Remember that you have to lift it once you unlock it, and if the lifting action is where the problem is maybe a little WD40 can solve the issue.
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If you install it not quite vertically aligned, with the top bar tilted towards the side of the room you want the gate to stay open, it will stay open due to gravity. To shut it you'll have to push the gate to catch the bottom latch, but the top gate latch may not close then. A child will not be able to open the gate, because you have to lift the door to disengage the bottom latch. I just installed it yesterday and it does not close. I intend to correct it today though, as it is not recommended.
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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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Kacie, just off the top of my head, I really don't know or know if they have come out with wider gates. My opening is 34 3/4" with one extension. If you put a extension on both sides, maybe or if you added 2x4's on each side to pick up some slack you might be able to get the gate to work, but then you reach a point where the gate becomes a little weak, the whole gate. The better you can use the gate with out to much add ons (extensions) the more sturdy and stronger the gate. It is a great gate, maybe the mfg has made wider gates, would hurt to ask, like I say it is a great doggie gate and would work great for a child gate. bryan Kacie, just off the top of my head, I really don't know or know if they have come out with wider gates. My opening is 34 3/4" with one extension. If you put a extension on both sides, maybe or if you added 2x4's on each side to pick up some slack you might be able to get the gate to work, but then you reach a point where the gate becomes a little weak, the whole gate. The better you can use the gate with out to much add ons (extensions) the more sturdy and stronger the gate. It is a great gate, maybe the mfg has made wider gates, would hurt to ask, like I say it is a great doggie gate... » Read More Kacie, just off the top of my head, I really don't know or know if they have come out with wider gates. My opening is 34 3/4" with one extension. If you put a extension on both sides, maybe or if you added 2x4's on each side to pick up some slack you might be able to get the gate to work, but then you reach a point where the gate becomes a little weak, the whole gate. The better you can use the gate with out to much add ons (extensions) the more sturdy and stronger the gate. It is a great gate, maybe the mfg has made wider gates, would hurt to ask, like I say it is a great doggie gate and would work great for a child gate. bryan « Show Less
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No this is not a pressure mount gate. You have to use the mounting brackets.
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This is a pressure gate. There are rubber stopper things on each side of the gate and you use a small tool (included) to tighten it on each end. They are EXTREMELY sturdy. I have three of them - and one is at the top of my stairway so it is used multiple times every day and has never moved or loosened. Couldn't get a better gate. They are pretty attractive too.P.S. I'm not sure why other people are answering this question. I think you are mistaken. They do NOT nail or screw or mount into the walls. Perhaps you are looking at the wrong gate.
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It really does need to be screwed into the wall. It doesn't come with pressure mounts but I used some from another gate and it worked ok.
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I have two small (5lb) dogs, when I set it up in a zig zag position they can not knock it over. Don't know about a gate, I step over it. When the dogs are elsewhere, I fold back one section for a path. Hope it work for you, I like it.
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My dog is 65 lbs. and freaks out during thunderstorms and fireworks (if in the area). I have the 61 inch gate enclosure separating a sun room from the kitchen (all windows and no place to hide his head). I saw one attempt to climb over but made him stop, I don't know what he does when I am not home but so far I see no damage to the gate. I am really pleased with it (didn't think it would work, but stronger than I thought). Hope this helps PS: I have always had trouble with tension shower curtain rods. Screw it to your wall it works better!
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I've had this gate installed for about 4 years with my twins and have never had a problem. You may have to tighten the bolts from time to time but that should be about it. I love mine, even years later!
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Make sure the gate is tightened sufficiently to close, also that the gate is straight, perpendicularly and horizontally. My gate became lose once because the top tighteners moved out of place over Thanksgiving. Too, many people working the gate - pushing and pulling in the wrong directions etc... I plan to install the holders for a more permanent fix soon. If this does not help, please report your situation to Amazon. They are great at helping you solve such problems. And, committed to your satisfaction.
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If you don't the gate isn't secure. My girls just pushed it out of place. Not my favorite gate. The cheap wood ones are my favorite so far unfortunately