When you open the ottoman, does it stay open adequately? Does it lock open? I am worried about the top falling down once my children have opened it.
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It does not have a latching mechanism to hold open or closed. The hinges on both sides are spring loaded so it will stay open and it does not fall closed. Even if pulled down my 4 year old could push it up from inside with little to no effort as long as no one intentionally sits on or holds closed.
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Yes, mine stays open... I have mine sitting right up against a wall and in that position it stays open..however if it is positioned a few inches from a wall you push on the locking hinges and it locks open..locks on both sides.I like mine. I am a heavy gal and it supports me very well. I have many bags of orchid supplies in mine..lots of storage space.
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It stays open even if you don't open it all the way. You cannot however lock it into the open position.
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Glad you like it. The ottoman is a regular non opening ottoman.Thank you,Home Style For Less
222657
I love my ottoman. The top is not had and is soft enough to sit on. I keep a large tray on top of it to place drinking glasses on.
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i haven't had a problem with it not staying open. i have it in my laundry room and the lid stays open all the time.
105065
The bottom shelf helps keep the legs stable, I do not think it is wise to not have it. The ottoman would shake too much.
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No, however, when raised, it does stay open until you close it. I have several young grandchildren who have never had a problem when opening this. It does not slam shut on you. Hope this helps.
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The first one that I bought about 2 years ago stills stays pretty tight on. It has got a little lose over time than what it once was but still does a good job. As long as it doesn't take a big hit I'm sure it will stay closed thru most things. The only time mine has come open from knocking it over or dropping it, is when I fell once and hit hard and the top came open. Hope that helps.
294641
I have n idea how it stays closed. But so far it has stayed closed for me. Never had a problem with it opening unless I made it open.
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When we got ours we were afraid to break it but it just pulls open... Ours was really stiff but it opens without breaking lol
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The buttons are sewn tight. I have not had any problems with them. I bought two of the ottomans last year and they are still holding up well.
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It depends...do you want to just keep the top from coming open unexpectedly or completely lock it? You could probably install a clasp to make it difficult for small people (kids?) from opening it. I don't see how you attach something to completely lock it though.
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Mine stays open, so it may be a defect. I love it and have nothing bad to say about it.
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not sure what a child safety hinge on ottoman would be no latch to stay closed but once opened stays up!hope it helps
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The hinges can be locked open. It's a soft lock as in you hyper-extend the hinges so they don't fold. Second question: mine does close softly but it is heavy which could cause a good pinch for a child. Hope this helps
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We didn't have any problems, just kept pushing it down and zipping a little at time. Love the furniture and it is holding up well with kids!
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The top will stay open by itself if you open it all the way. It does not have hinges that keep it open.
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Mine stayed closed so well I had to loosen it a bit so I could flip it open easier. You should have no problems. (: