Cheap Munchkin Easy-Close Metal Gate, White

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I ordered this gate to replace a standard pressure mounted, plastic gate we were using to section off the living room from the kitchen. With our old gate, everytime you wanted to go into the kitchen, you either had to step over the plastic gate, or remove it and reinstall it EVERY time....such a pain. I wanted something that could stay installed but still would allow us easy access to the kitchen. This gate does just that, and does it BEAUTIFULLY. I went with this gate over the other walk-thrus since it has the widest opening and my husband is a big guy (6'8). It installed in just a few minutes and seems really sturdy. My toddler loves it because he can see through the bars, and I love it because it looks so much nicer than our old one. My favorite aspect of this gate is that you can leave the "door" of the gate in the open position if you need to, and simply close it to keep the baby out. The latch to open the gate is super easy to work with one hand (as long as you have the gate installed correctly and level). Overall, a fantastic purchase and I will definitely be buying another.

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We have 2 baby gates the Regalo Easy Step Walk Thru and the Munchkin Easy Close Metal Gate. I would recommend the later. There is no real problem with the Regalo, the Munchkin is just better. 1. The Munchkin lock is a lift and squeeze function designed to be done with one hand, the Regalo requires that you pull back and lift up which can be done with one hand, but is far easier with two hands (and let's face it if you have toddler you never have 2 free hands!) 2. The Munchkin has an additional 3rd lock feature at the bottom of the gate which also serves to determine which way you want the door to swing (it can also be left up so that the door swings both ways). The Regalo only swings 1 direction and has no additional lock feature. 3. The Munchkin will lock automatically when pulled closed. The Regalo must be manually locked (a 1 handed operation but still 1 addition action each time you go in and out.)

I would pick this one over the Regalo any day! (And it's cheaper!!!)

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The product description states:

This 29-1/2-inch-high gate can accommodate openings from 29-1/2 to 35 inches wide so it can be used throughout your house. For versatility, the gate includes one 2-3/4-inch extension.

Be aware that the aforementioned 2-3/4-inch extension is included in the calculation of the 35 inches wide opening, it is not in addition to that as it might appear. So now I have to buy a load of extensions because I was misled about the width the product can support. I am not very happy about this as I specifically bought this product because I thought it would fit as is.

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We installed this gate on the second floor near the stairs, but far enough away that it is not actually at the stairs. It seems pretty securely attached to each of the walls and I am confident that my baby won't be able to push it down.

The only things I dislike are:

-The bottom bar: You just have to remember to step over it and being prone to tripping I worry that I'm going to forget one of these days when I am carrying a load of something.

-It says it's "easy-close", but I find you have to exert quite a bit of pressure to get the gate to close. If I push it enough to hit the frame, it will just bounce against it and stay open. It is also quite loud when you do close it and will likely wake a sleeping child who is nearby.

Still it does it's job and I don't think it's worth it to go through the trouble of taking it down and returning it.

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I almost didn't buy this gate because I saw some negative reviews about the top latch not working or how hard it was to remove the plastic pieces for the extension. I have to say, I think it was either user error or Munchkin fixed the problems. The two gates I bought and installed were extremely easy. Initially, when I opened the box, it appeared the gate was defective because the thick metal piece on the end had a large separation between it and the latch. After reading the instructions, it was very clear that I needed to tighten the wall supports until the gap was closed. This ensures the gate is installed properly with the correct amount of compression. As far as the top latch goes, it works very well when installed correctly.

With regards to the plastic pieces at the end of the tubes, they are quite easy to remove with a flat head screwdriver. You have to be careful because the extension pieces for the top and bottom are different sizes. Make sure you have the correct sizes and then gently tap them in to secure them.

Overall, I am extremely happy with the quality of the gate (solid metal), it secures very well between walls and the auto-close feature is very nice when you have a little one in your arms. I would certainly recommend this gate to anyone looking for one.