do you lift the gate to open it? Could a 5-year old open it?
64965
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!
64966
You do lift up and slide a tab - pretty hard to open even for some adults but my 7 year old nieces can open.
64967
Yes, you lift it to open it, but you have to slide the spring-loaded latch sideways with your thumb to retract a pin before you can lift it. That takes a fairly strong thumb. My guess is a 5 year old wouldn't have strong enough hands, but I don't know for sure.
64968
No es facil para un niño, presionas un boton (con fuerza), levantas y giras
64969
Yes u have to pull a button with you're thumb & lift the gate straight up & over to open it. It takes some strength. I don't think a five yr old could do it.
64970
You do have to lift it to open it. I'm not sure whether a 5-year-old could open it or not. My 3-year-old can't but my 8-year-old can.
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
193243
You have to slide a switch and lift the gate simultaneously. It sounds trickier than it is. It is easy to get the hang of. But yes it probably would be tough for someone with arthritis. I can't imagine a functional baby gate that wouldn't be because if the gate is easy to open, a toddler will figure it out.
2082492
The gate doesn't actually lock, but it latches. It opens outward, away from the center of the play yard. You can push it closed and latch it from outside, or you can reach and pull it toward you from inside. It can be a little tricky to latch sometimes. You have to line things up just right,and sometimes you have to fool with it a little bit. So far, my grandson, age 21 months, has not been able to open it. We have several, one opened up and blocking the bottom of our stairs, and two opened up and joined together in the family room to block the TV and computer.
1546008
It wouldn't be easy for a 5 year old to open it up, however I wouldn't recommend this gate for a kid that age, the gate isn't that strong, if he tries to climb it it may colapse. I honestly wouldn't trust this for my kid. I bought it for my chihuahua and it works great for her, however, it is too weak for a child.
1546009
Your five year old will probably be able to open this gate so it won't stop him at all
1910966
Yes, a 4 year old could open it. Just have to teach them. Our 5 year old did it easily and our 2 year old could not. It is easy for adults to operate too and my 80 year old wouldn't let me take it down, he wanted to keep the dog with him. It's the best gate I've ever had. I love it! No assembly. No damaging the woodwork. If you have a doorway you need to block, this rocks.
1097880
No, it is a bit finicky sometimes, but overall I love having the gate. I can open it with one hand, and it is much easier on my back, and safer than trying to climb over carrying my grandbaby! Just make sure the hinges between the gate and the panels are straight, if not it is very difficult to open and close. I had one set wrong and was cursing the darn thing until I realized what was happening. I leave it open a lot so that my granddaughter who is 10 months can go in and out, which she enjoys. I only close it when necessary.
1910969
A 4 year old could open the gate, and it will close automatically. However, if the gate is open more than half way, the gate will remain open in either direction. So that this will not happen, we screwed an L bracket into the floor so that the door would not open past a certain point and therefore would not remain open. Hope this helpsKathy
2102078
we've never had a problem opening/closing the gate. I'm able to do it 1-handed while holding my son. You just slide the oval-shaped locking piece back, pull the gate/door up, & push it open. If the locking piece is stiff maybe try oiling it? Sorry I'm not much help.
2102079
Mine is very easy, both 95-year-old mother and grandchildren, just old enough to stand can open it. I wonder if one of your walls isn't square, pushing the gate into an incorrect position.
1314146
I have these gate openers, 2 of them, I dont think a person can "pull" them open, but they may open if someone would "pry" them with some sort of pry bar.
135286
Probably not unless you lift the whole thing. You can swing it open if you open one end, but it's not the same as there is a "door" that you can open.
892993
There is a feature that can be unscrewed, that when removed, allows you to open the gate both ways. It is a safety feature so that when installing it at the top of the stairs, a child cannot open the gate into the stairs.
1314145
With the right amount of force and tools, I'm sure someone could "pull/pry" open any gate. From what I can tell from my install, I'd damage my gate before the opener gives. FYI, the opener contains a feature that lets you disengage/reengage the gear with a key, so the gate can be manually pushed open/close if necessary.
1893359
Its a small maneuver of lifting gate up about an inch up and then out ...shouldn't be an issue!
792983
This gate does not close automatically - you need to push a button and lift the gate slightly to open it. It only requires using one hand though.
34976
The lever to release the tension requires pressure downward and lift out of the "catch" to release. I cannot picture a five year old releasing the tension to open the gate. The "locking" of the tension is the opposite - pressure downward and pushing in the "catch". The first few times I felt I might break the lever but it seems much easier now.