The First Years Hands Free Gate

Manufacturer : The First Years In Stock : 8 List Price: $59.99 Price: $45.90 You Save: $14.09 (23%) Quantity : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Features

• Foot-pedal operated
• Gate swings open in both directions
• Fits all standard doorways 29" to 34" wide, and will fit openings up to 44" wide with Gate Extension Kit
• Pressure-mounted design that won't mar walls or doorways

Product Description

Rarely does amom or dad make it through a day without thinking they could use an extra set of hands. So First Years designed the next best thing -- a safety gate that doesn't require any hands at all! But even though it's simple for an adult to just press on the pedal and walk through, it's too difficult for a baby. The gate fits all standard doorways 29" to 34" wide, and, with use of the Gate Extension Kit (sold separately) will also fit other openings up to 44" wide. The pressure-mounted design won't damage walls or doorways. An audible click lets you know the gate has locked.

Amazon.com Product Description

Because of its simple "knee-knocker" mechanism, this Hands Free Gate can do exactly what the name implies: be opened without having to use your hands. Any parent occupied with little ones and all of their necessities will quickly recognize this as a huge benefit. To operate, simply press on the pedal with your toes and then bump the knee plate with your knee. Closing is just a nudge in the opposite direction; you will hear a click when the latch has caught, offering peace of mind that it’s secure again.

The convenient foot pedal is easy for adults, but difficult for children, to open.

The pedal, knee plate, and hinges are designed so the gate can swing open from either direction. Even smarter is that the gate is purposely designed as easy-to-open for an adult, yet difficult for children. The gate’s vertical bars curb curious toddlers from trying to climb over, are spaced to help prevent painful accidents, and provide ample visibility through to the other side.

Adjustable pressure mounts don’t require screws and won’t mark up your walls.

Able to fit in standard doorframes (29" to 34" wide), the all-metal safety gate is a pressure-mount device. Just twist the adjustable bolts at each of the four corners to get a proper, secure fit in your doorways. (If you have wider than standard doors, The First Years sells extension kits separately that can accommodate up to 44-inch wide openings.) It should be noted that this safety gate can be a little unsteady when used at the outer limits of its range, so you may want to consider an extension kit even if using in a standard doorway.

Before you buy, there are two things to be aware of. One, the actual opening for parents, kids, and/or pets to walk through is only about 18 inches wide. Two, if you want to use this in a doorway and be able to close the door, the foot pedal sticks out too far to allow this. For use with children up to 24 months.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 472 reviews

Rating :
Secure and Easy to Install - A. Barber, May 09, 2008

I have placed this gate at the top of my stairs between a wall and a banister and it is so stable and secure that I can push on it as hard as I try and it doesn't budge at all. It was tedious, but easy to install. I am so glad I chose this gate over other gates which you have to screw into your wall or banister.


Rating :
Excellent! - M. Garcia Pradas, Apr 26, 2008

Great gate! It is really easy to install. It's sturdy and well made. It's designed so there aren't any pinch points even though my son has gotten his hands everywhere while I close it. Easy to open, swings both ways and it is really hands free. I would recommend it to anyone, and although I read one review that said one of the children was able to figure out how to open it (it's obvious really since kids are not dumb), it would take my son a few years to gather the strength and balance to press the pedal.


Rating :
Great gate - Tracy, Apr 23, 2008

I highly recommend this gate. It was easy for me to install (and I'm not very handy). It looks nice. It's easy to operate. And it's been great for keeping my dog in the kitchen when I'm not home.

I also ordered the extension with it since my doorway was either 36 or 37 inches wide.

Amazon, the only problem is that now you guys keep sending me e-mails for baby products. I don't have a baby. I have dogs.


Rating :
Best gate we've owned! - J. Cichowski, Apr 22, 2008

I've waited a little while to write my review since there were so many others who gave a low rating later. We've owned this gate for about 4 months now and I love it as much as I did on day one! We use it with two extensions and it stays in place very well. Only came out of alignment once when I ran into it full force running around the corner (oven scare!) but it was very easy to put back into place. The gate gets slammed shut often and the foot pedal gets stomped on frequently and we've not had any problems. I would highly recommend this gate...just be sure to place it where the stickers are on the side the child doesn't have access to. I didn't even think about the stickers until my daughter had pulled off many tiny pieces of it!


Rating :
Great gate and easy installation - Kimberly Hart, Apr 03, 2008

This gate is for baby #3. I have been through many gates and done much research. This gate impresses me. Even though it doesnt wall mount with screws, it is very stable. I was able to install it in just a few minutes very easily!! It is attractive and works very well.

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