Review of Evenflo Expansion Swing Gate

4 stars instead of 5 because I think this gate is ideal for pets (5 stars), but I believe it would have serious limitations for use with toddlers (3 stars). Frankly, I'd invest more bucks and get a more secure gate if this was being purchased to protect a child. That said, this gate was very quick to install, and we found that the latching mechanism was easy to work. Once unlatched, the super lightweight gate lifts up and out of eye hooks and swings open. Seems like an adventurous kid could climb this gate, but to keep our dogs from using the living room as their own private crash pad... it's been perfect. I love how this gate expands to accommodate a wide range of doorway sizes. So if you're looking for a cheap, versatile gate to restrict pet access, this is a terrific one.

One year later, I'd like to add to my review:
We just bought a second one of these gates to block access to another room. If you're using these for pets, and therefore a toddler's safety is NOT a factor, you can use a screwdriver to wedge the latch into a permanently open position. This way you can lift the gate up and out of the top eye hook without having to fuss with the latch each time. Makes for an ultra easy gate to live with. But please, I'm only suggesting this for PET usage. In NO WAY should anyone fiddle with the latch if they're using this for a child.

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Product Description:
This 32-inch-high, extrawide expansion gate protects your childfrom unfamiliar places they haven't quite mastered yet. The sturdy,nontoxic, hardwood-finished gate expands from 24 to 60 inches wide andadjusts automatically with its exclusive telescoping safety rail, whicheliminates openings at the top. A safe spaced-slat design features aclose-to-the-floor gate bottom to prevent entrapment, removablewall-mounting hardware for easy relocation or storage, and convenientone-handed latches.

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