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I have an area that is unusually hard to fit for a baby gate. This is the only gate that would work for me! You really can bend each little 2 foot section any which way to fit your needs. The gate part is easy enough for my older kids but also difficult enough for the little ones to stay put. I would've been lost without this gate!
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This gate seems strong - and actually lasts very well for about a year or so of moderate to high use. The problem arises when the top of the gate travels past it's vertical axis. This "flexing" causes the spot welds on the vertical bars to break. This renders the gate absolutely useless unless you find out a way to either reconnect or weld the bars back on. For those of you with rambunctions toddlers, believe me this will happen.
I don't know of a better gate out there, so maybe just live with it and be careful. But more than likely you'll have to replace or repair this thing every year or two. A tough thing to swallow for a $130 gate!
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We needed a gate for a really wide space between our family room and kitchen and this gate works perfectly. It doesn't look terribly cheesy. The gate is easy to open and close, but not so easy that our toddler can figure it out.
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We have weird staircases in our house with stairway walls that don't line up and banisters that make standard gates impossible. This is the only gate that would work in sealing off our 2nd floor main living space from the stairs that lead to the foyer/finished basement below. (See my pic above) The joints allow you to customize the angle at which the gate extends from the walls. If you need to remove it completely (say, if you are having furniture delivered), you can do so by pressing on the tabs at the top of each wall mount. It's a handful, but one person can do it.
We actually have two of these gates, since the stairway up to the bedroom level has similar issues that make most hardware mounted gates impossible. In that case, we have the gate configured in a 90 degree angle, and it works equally well.
As for operation, it is easily opened with one hand (while carrying your little one) and yet secure enough that our 13-month-old has yet to figure out how to do so himself. When open, the doors stay open without swinging shut automatically, good for people who have pets and want them to be able to roam freely when the baby isn't home or is asleep in his crib. (We have two cats, one of whom can easily jump the gates, one of whom cannot.)
Of course, it's one of the most expensive hardware mounted gates sold, but well worth it in terms of flexibility and ease of use.
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I originally purchased this gate to keep a new puppy out of my living room, but I also have a daycare in my home, and this gate is a lifesaver! It's not only durable, but it still looks nice after three years of kid use and abuse! I have purchased cheaper gates in the past, but this one is a keeper. The finish still looks nice, and even if it's a little pricier up front, it's a very good investment if you're looking for something that's going to last for a while. Well worth the money!
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