The strap on top. Could a 4 almost 5 year old open it on their own? Is it a buckle?
494510
Yes the strap is quite loose. However please note that these containers do not seal like Rubbermaid. The lids don't fit tightly at all. It is fine for some uses, just so you know ahead of tome. I had to purchase another brand because I need a definite seal.
494511
My 5 now 6 year old had no problems getting it apart but she couldn't put it back together.
494512
Its an elastic band not buckled. I think an average 4 or 5 year old could slide it off. Its a little harder to line up and put back together!
919520
The strap is adjustable, and actually can be separated and re-clipped together for smaller dogs. If you look at the photo, you'll see buckles on both sides of the strap. Undo both sets of buckles, then just buckle the two ends back together.
1075963
I put this on my 8 year old and the straps were small enough to catch but the strap that wraps all the way around was the biggest help. Since it wraps over itself, I could tighten it or loosen it easily.
64971
It's been a long time since I had a 5 year old, but I think they could learn to open it. The gate closed with a lever-type piece of plastic at the top of the gate that you lift up to disengage the latch. You can lock it by pressing down on the lever firmly after closing, which causes a red piece of plastic to fit over the end. To open after locking takes two hands - one to push the plastic piece to release the lever, and one to lift the lever to open the gate. I think a 5 year old could probably figure it out but I'm not sure if they would be strong enough to unlock and open the gate. But then, kids are clever! It's been a long time since I had a 5 year old, but I think they could learn to open it. The gate closed with a lever-type piece of plastic at the top of the gate that you lift up to disengage the latch. You can lock it by pressing down on the lever firmly after closing, which causes a red piece of plastic to fit over the end. To open after locking takes two hands - one to push the plastic piece to release the lever, and one to lift the lever to open the gate. I think a 5 year old could probably figure it out but I'm not sure if they would be strong enough to unlock and open the gate. But... » Read More It's been a long time since I had a 5 year old, but I think they could learn to open it. The gate closed with a lever-type piece of plastic at the top of the gate that you lift up to disengage the latch. You can lock it by pressing down on the lever firmly after closing, which causes a red piece of plastic to fit over the end. To open after locking takes two hands - one to push the plastic piece to release the lever, and one to lift the lever to open the gate. I think a 5 year old could probably figure it out but I'm not sure if they would be strong enough to unlock and open the gate. But then, kids are clever! « Show Less
2006960
Not at all. I have an 8 month old. I agree that you need to keep the buckle clasped for ease of loosening it, but other than that it is easy. It's also easy to adjust the harness strap height as they grow--you don't have to rethread it ever, just slide the whole part up. We love this car seat.
861101
The strap isn't elastic at all. It's a nylon weaved I believe. This might not be good for a younger child who is just learning to walk but if you want something to help stop a toddler from grabbing things of the shelf at store it's great! because it's doesn't allow a child to gets that extra stretch/bounce. I started using this with my daughter at about 20 months old. She was really fast and didn't understand how far she could go or not go from mommy so this helped her learn really fast that once the end of the harness is reached she can't go any farther and now she loves it and tries to put it on herself when she knows we are leaving. The strap isn't elastic at all. It's a nylon weaved I believe. This might not be good for a younger child who is just learning to walk but if you want something to help stop a toddler from grabbing things of the shelf at store it's great! because it's doesn't allow a child to gets that extra stretch/bounce. I started using this with my daughter at about 20 months old. She was really fast and didn't understand how far she could go or not go from mommy so this helped her learn really fast that once the end of the harness is reached she can't go any farther and now she loves it and tries to... » Read More The strap isn't elastic at all. It's a nylon weaved I believe. This might not be good for a younger child who is just learning to walk but if you want something to help stop a toddler from grabbing things of the shelf at store it's great! because it's doesn't allow a child to gets that extra stretch/bounce. I started using this with my daughter at about 20 months old. She was really fast and didn't understand how far she could go or not go from mommy so this helped her learn really fast that once the end of the harness is reached she can't go any farther and now she loves it and tries to put it on herself when she knows we are leaving. « Show Less
1851899
There is only one buckle abd it latches on their side right about in their middle ... my dog LOVES this harness. ... the buckle isn't a factor it didn't bother her at all... highly recommend it!
777674
It is a spring loaded hinge, so it will not fall down on a child while open. It should be safe.
861102
The strap was not elastic, but I would not pull abruptly for that reason. Keep it short until the child gets used to it.
1287445
It is not a buckle. One end slides into the other end until it clicks. To undo, you have to squeeze each side of it. It's typical of many dog collars. If you do a search in amazon for "Sassy Dog Wear Adjustable Dog Collar", that one shows the fastener part really well. It's like that.
1053560
It is a little metal lever that you lift. An 18 month old can't do it. Not sure about a 4 yr old. My 8 yr old can operate it. It takes a little coordination even for me lol. You have to lift the lever and the gate at the same time to disconnect it.
1827027
Yes, but the buckle is only on one side & that side cannot be shortened (without cutting & resewing the strap). The other strap is threaded through the buckle which grips by friction, cinching down on the strap at whatever point it's closed. As it is closed, the buckle "cams over" & thereby tightens beyond what can be achieved by merely pulling to snug up the strap.
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.
211462
The top zips closed, so if you zip it and buckle that front buckle, theres no need to worry about it opening while you are carrying it. It opens really easily if you keep it unzipped/unclipped- really quick access.
164252
Yes. A three year old can open and latch this closed this easily. My son got his when he turned 3.
222945
I have a boy too. Not sure what you mean about the part that covers buckle? The buckle comes through it so that it works just like it does without the cover. The cover's great though. It does a great job at protecting the seat from food spills.
945987
I used the buckle once or twice. Approximately 99% of the time my daughter was swaddled and not buckled in. Once she tried sitting up in the rock and play we retired it.