How do you prevent pinched fingers at the hinged (opposite) side of the door?
1834805
We haven't had that issue come up, so I don't have an answer. She didn't try that. And, actually, it only took 2 nights for her to get the message! On the 3rd night, we didn't have to use it.
1834806
There is only about 2 cm give on our doors when the door monkey is engaged. It doesn't allow the door to close or open. The door sits ajar about 3 inches when it is engaged. Hopefully this helps.
1834807
The clip has broken so I've thrown it away and can't double check. But we did not have problems with kids pinching their fingers on hinged side of the door. They were too focused on trying to get in or out. If doors are hung straight, I don't believe it opens enough to allow for fingers to get pinched on opposite side. You can look at a picture on their website (it shows no door crack on opposite side) http://doormonkey.com/ Hope that helps.
1834808
I guess it might depend on the door and the size of a child's fingers, but since the door doesn't shut totally the fingers don't get closed in. Personally that's never happened to my kids with the Door Monkey.
673392
Use a small screw driver to remove the plastic caps located at the sides of the hinge and tighten the nut that is covered by the caps with a wrench. That should do it.
1374512
Try pushing down on the top then opening at the same time. I think that it is a safety feature. Hope that helps.
392471
It is a trial and error process of tightening enough to hold the door up at the upper position but not too much so that the door stays down in the lowered position. Be very careful and fully secure in each 1/4 turn - it can slap you hard.
1637411
You pinch the sides and pull it may not come off easy! Be careful not to break it!
1932852
Insert a butter knife and it will loosen and pop out, it will become easier! Mine was stiff at first, but now works perfectly with my fingernail .
955824
You may need to pry just a little bit. The single side has a detent (spring ball-bearings) holding it closed, just insert object and lightly pry up, it will pivot on the two hinges and open.
1958456
We use it on the door knob side to keep fingers from getting smashed when my toddler tries to close/slam doors. One of the other answers was to put on the top of the door near the hinge side would probably work if you're concerned about pinching fingers on the hinge vs door knob side.
1348147
Fingers in front edge roll over Lowers on hinge to counter top. Not at all difficult
1351216
The hinges do not lock, but the top stays open on its own. I would say it closes softly. Fingers could get pinched, but it is padded. I just shut it down on my fingers and put my weight on it and while it was uncomfortable, it didn't hurt them. I have a 14 month old and we haven't had an issue. The baby would have to shut it down while putting pressure on it. Just closing it shouldn't hurt.
1515656
You need to be able to slide a button with your thumb (away from you), while simultaneously lifting up the entire gate to open. It's a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's not terrible. I haven't encountered anyone with arthritis using it in my home, but my in-laws have a hard time figuring it out, so they just hop over it - but I think it's more of a patience thing!
1385232
Lift up on the bottom red handle. Pull up the sides to a semi locked position, then push down the bottom. That should lock the sides
602549
Tighten both sides more so that the locking mechanism holds. If it is too loose, then the gate won't lock into place and hold.
1247725
If a pocket door is like a sliding door, i would say definitely yes, it will do the job of preventing a child from pinching their fingers. The door itself must be about an inch thick so that the foam will hug and stay put.
1448243
There nuts under some caps where it hinges. Tighten those , you should be able to tighten it to the point where it is hard to move.
602548
I had the same problem but realized that there was not enough pressure. If you tighten it more it should lock into place, also make sure the door is pressed down all the way before snapping the handle down.
976781
There are some clips on the side that they snap into place you have to use your finger nail or something to push them up or in to be able to get it open. Once you get those going then you should try to wedge something in there so as it stays open and then do the others. Either do it from the top or the bottom and then go from there. Be gentle. its difficult to open but once you put your "CLEANED" i pad in there next to nothing gets to it. Dust water etc and every few(4/5) months pop it open and clean it out.