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HomeBaby's RoomSafety ToolsGatesDreambaby Extra Tall Swing Close Gate with Extensions, White |
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78 of 78 found the following review helpful:
 Operation of this gate is a dream Aug 07, 2010
By Citizen John
This extra tall baby security gate is ideal for many areas where one would want a safety gate. It's quite strong as it's shipping weight of 20 pounds would imply (that 5 pounds more than the shipping weight of the regular Dreambaby security gate). This is super-easy to install on "some" areas because it's pressure mounting style is intuitive and doesn't require many parts. I am currently using one and three of the regular Dreambaby gates (and two other different types as well).
2 Words of Caution:
1) This is probably not the best gate to install at top of stairs simply because you'd have to use screws and there aren't enough screw holes (just one for top and one for bottom on each side, and you'd really need twice that).
2) The pressure mount is not designed for most situations where there is molding. For example, if you've got molding along the wall such that the little round parts that touches the wall cannot be flush, or if you've got molding on your bannister such that the round parts that attach there cannot be flush. Whereas the instructions say you have to have this gate touching the floor, there are places where you can get away with having it slightly above the floor. But decorative molding may make this gate too difficult to install without getting creative with well-cut pieces of wood or some other creative method.
The included extentions:
Dreambaby sells this product on Amazon with the extensions included, one for each side (you're not supposed to use two on one side although some people have done so with success). Whereas you're paying for the extension (nothing is free), it is a convenience especially when you see what all the gate marketers charge for an extension separately. As I mentioned, I have 3 of these particular gates installed. I used one extension on two of them and two on one of them. I cannot imagine what a pain it would have been to order the extensions separately. Of course, that means I have two extra extensions that I don't need.
The operation of this gate:
I love it. It's better than my other gates. The door closes shut automatically when you open it even halfway and let go. Very convenient. After all, you have to go through the gate over and over again everyday, and you don't want to make this event an ordeal.
Top of stairs:
Oh, how I hated installing a gate for top of stairs. This is the most sensitive place to install a gate. That's because a baby can push on it and go down the stairs with it if it fails, God forbid. Here's my recommendation for top of stairs: KidCo Safeway Gate - White. Just as I found the Dreambaby gate the simplest and best for most uses, I found this one simplest for top of stairs. But installing it was more difficult and time-consuming that it would be to install many pressure mounted gates. It has two screws for each of the 4 contact points. Guess what? - You really have to throw away those screws because they're too short and insufficient. So you have to get your own appropriate screws. Moreover, this one doesn't close and "lock" automatically like the Dreambaby gate. Please see my review on it for tips regarding installing it (or other reviews that have good tips).
Conclusion:
The pressure mounted Dreambaby gate is near perfect for non-top of stairs uses providing that there is not decorative molding to interfere with installation. Inclusion of the extensions was a good idea even if it drove up the cost a little. Operation of the gate is a dream.
42 of 44 found the following review helpful:
Keeps the cat out! Mar 26, 2008
By J. Tilonsky
I was a little unsure about whether or not this gate would be worth the slightly higher price, but I'm really glad that I got it. My daughter's bedroom door sticks in the summer and I have to slam my body against it to open it and when I'm laying her down for a nap, that's just not practical. I wanted to be able to leave her door open but I didn't want our cat to be able to get into her room so I needed a gate tall enough to keep her out. Our cat gets into a lot of things and loves to be where she's not supposed to be. This gate is perfect. Right after putting it up (which only took about 5-10 minutes) she went over to the gate and tried to figure out how she could get by and gave up after a few tries. She can't fit between the bars and she definitely isn't even trying to jump over it. She jumps up onto our kitchen counters all the time, so I was worried, but I guess because its such a long drop on the other side, she's afraid to try.
We've been using this gate for about a month and its working out great. I love it! Definitely worth the money.
I know some people complained about the width of the opening on this gate. I don't mind it too much. It is almost exactly the width of my laundry basket, so its a little awkward bringing the clean clothes into my daughter's room, but that's the only time that the width really bothers me, and I can just lift the basket over the gate. My only complaint really is that sometimes I get agitated by the swing close feature. Like when I'm trying to lug my canister vac into the room, the gate keeps slamming into me. But I really think the pros outweigh the cons. I think I will probably get another one of these gates when my daughter is a little older for the stairs and I might even get the extra wide version for the kitchen.
21 of 23 found the following review helpful:
perfect fit Mar 08, 2007
By JD
"dog lover"
We bought the gate to keep our dog within a restricted space
after his surgery and are very happy with the gate's appearance
and function. The gate is made of metal but it's not too heavy.
It came with screws for a more permanent installation
but we just set it in a doorway using the clamps provided
and it's very stable. The door swings in both directions which is great.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Great product May 29, 2007
By mjkfarms
This is a great product. It is not hands free (it does not claim to be), but it is tall enough to even keep the cats out. If using in a doorway, make sure you have enough room (height) to close the door without the doorknob hitting the top bar.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 CHECK HARDWARE- Loose hardware can fall off for young children to possibly choke on! Jul 13, 2011
By TAD217
We have owned 2 gates for 2 years and at least once every 6 months I need to check the spring-loaded device on the bottom of the gate that acts as a latch. There are two (2) screws that hold a plastic cover over an internal spring with a pin. After a few months of constant opening and closing the sheet metal style screws will become loose and need to be tightened. What I found out recently is that after you tighten them so many times is that the square metal tube in the gate becomes so warn that the screws will fall out even easier. Then I used a larger sheet metal screw, but this did not fix the problem. Check often to ensure that no hardware is loose. Yesterday my 17 month old was sitting next to the gate when the components failed and fell off the gate, my wife went over to look at him and he had the pin in his mouth and was coughing after she had taken it out of his mouth, called 911 and went in for an x-ray, nothing was found thankfully, but the paramedic on the scene said that he is lucky to not have swallowed the pin, as it could have damaged his esophagus. I have called the manufacturer Tee Zed and I am awaiting a call back. This is a great gate, but has this one downfall.
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