Safety 1st® Easy Install Auto-Close Walk-Thru Gate in White

I've followed the instructions and recommendations, and it doesn't open easily, it's soooo hard.

This is the 2nd one I have purchased thinking that just maybe the 1st was defective. And no, once again after owning for just a few weeks it almost impossible to open the gate. The buttons used to open get stuck, it is horrendous, do not buy!

Easy install and great for standard door width, but extremely hard to unlock. Beyond frustrating! Will be returning.

This gate only works if you manage to get everything perfectly aligned. Following the instructions results in a latch that will not open or will not lock. Unbelievably frustrating. We'll be taking ours back and getting something that operates properly.

Could barely open the gate, even with two hands. It got worse and worse over time. I bought another and it was worse. Sending both gates back.

It's definitely sturdy but it is too hard to unlatch. We have it at the top of our stairs so we have to go through it several times a day. After a day, the joints in your hand hurt after needing to use so much hand strength to open the latch. I am due with my 2nd baby and don't think we will be able to keep the gate there because I won't be able to open it one handed.

This gate is a piece of junk. I bought one and it worked for about four weeks, then the bottom button on the latch stopped working, so the gate could not be opened. I ordered again, hoping it was a fluke, but this time the gate arrived with the very same defect. I 'll look for something from another manufacturer. I would certainly never buy a car seat here!

I use this gate for my toddler and my dogs . I bought 2 over 2 years ago and they were fine . Had to replace them recently and the auto close is great but the latch sticks and is loud and wake our toddler. You need to put a lot of pressure to open which causes it to be loud . Emailed customer care waiting to hear back from them . Might have to return them if the latch problem can't be fixed