how easy would this be to open for an arthritic grandma holding a baby?
599458
If the grandmother can push in the small tab that locks in the gate, it should be fairly easy. The door swings easily open.
599459
I think it would be difficult for someone with arthritis even if she isn't holding a baby. It requires the use of two fingers at one time not to mention dexterity. I don't find it difficult for me, but I also don't have arthritis. I hope that helps.
599460
You will need arm & hand to hold the baby and with the other you will need to use a thumb to press in on the latch and your fingers to lift up on the gate and push. If this is do-able then it shouldn't be a problem.
599461
you can definitely open it using just one hand, however it's not as simple as lifting a lever or pulling on a latch it's a two step process, you must to press the button with your thumb and then pull.
176065
it's really easy. Just lift the very front lip edge of the top, the silver piece, and it unlocks and opens. It sort of snaps a bit.
1876216
I just received mine and remembered this question so I wanted to come back to answer it because I don't agree with all the other reviews. I am female with fairly small hands and arthritis in both thumbs. I can open it easily with one hand and, in fact, can't figure out why you would need to hold the canister itself. I just place my hand over the top, depress the button with my arthritic thumb and gently pull up to open. To close, it's just the reverse--push the button in while pushing gently down. Before posting this, I tried it while it was empty to be sure that it would work this easily empty and it does.
2218139
if the person has only one hand , this person can open , sit down and put what you want to open beteween your legs . this is very good , we can not need to work hard , is very easy to open , i gave many for my old friends .
792491
Yes. It is very easy to open. You just lift the door a little, and push open.
1771170
Yes! It's super easy. There is a little connector in the middle under the tray. You can pull it with one hand and hold a baby in the other hand.
516593
Yes, very easy open. At first I struggled with closing the lid because I didn't understand that I have to pull the lever with my thumb for opening AND closing! FYI, I have crippled hands from severe rheumatoid arthritis. But I still can do it.
1254107
very easy. May need a pair of pliers and a towel the first time, but after that hand tighten and you're good to go.
1912011
The other answer is correct......you should know that if you have a strong child or one older that 2 they can still open it easily.
2189672
There is very little effort to assemble this chair. It is easy enough for a child or a grandmother.
1016888
I slide four fingers on my left hand into the recess and pull to open the door. It works well for me, but I don't have arthritis.If you need to loop your fingers around a handle then this won't work for you. IF it does work for you, it's an excellent microwave!
1515659
I think it depends on how bad your arthritis is. As Kimberlee said, you must simultaneously slide a button back & lift up the entire gate. If it's hard for you to squeeze your hand/make a fist, it might be difficult for you to lift up the gate. It's not particularly heavy, but can be awkward.
41565
You will need two hands more than likely to open this. It has some resistance. Its not really hard to open though.
230322
Mine was very easy to open when I received it. I actually bent the metal prong a little to make it more secure. But you can adjust it however you like.
1131072
Not sure. Would depend on the type of handicap. It's easy to open when you have your hands full.
694174
Yes, I would say it is very easy open for a 4 year old. It doesn't twist or screw. Only thing I would be sure is to show her how to push it closed tight otherwise it will fall open if dropped or turned on it's side.
1553298
Yes, easily. The cover is magnetic to help it stay closed, but not so strong that a thumb flick won't open it easily.