Evenflo Simpleeffort Metal Gate

We were disappointed to find that the gate could not be trusted to protect our grandchildren. Shaking or pushing on the gate sometimes caused it to release! It also needed to reset itself quite often even when an adult was trying to open and close the it. We are planning to return it.

This is a great product to say the least! Why Wally World doesn't offer this product in-store just baffles me! I highly recommend it for families with kids or pets. It beats the heck out of climbing over or removing a fixed gate to gain access to the other side. DO NOT use near stairs!!!! There is a bar at the bottom that crosses along the floor, the spine of the gate so to speak, that is a trip hazard. But this spine is a lot easier to get used to stepping over then removing or stepping over a fixed gate.

I am a mother of 2, plus I run a daycare from my home. This gate has been a lifesaver! I absolutely love having the remote option for it... one of my daycare children is 2 and not quite tall enough to reach the remote where I put it (but the older kids are). The older kids can also open the gate manually as well. Installing the gate was very easy. I just wish this gate came with an option to make it fit a very wide opening... I need a gate for a 60" opening and this doesn't even come close. I have been struggling trying to find a gate I can live with, that will be easy to open and close. Honestly I have been looking for one that can compare to this one...so far none have came even close! This gate has been so easy and convenient for us... we love it! Absolutely recommend based on convenience and price.

Overall we are happy with this gate. It was easy to set up and start using and our 2 1/2 year old twins have not figured out how to open it, unlike our other gate. My only negative comment would be that sometimes the gate will start clicking and the latch will start opening and closing repeatedly. When this happens we have to hurry over and re-set it. Our twins have gotten out of the room when this happens. We are not sure what causes this unless it has something to do with the electric eye that opens it, but it is kind of frustrating.

We've had it for a quite few weeks now and we are more than happy with it. We have recommended it to all of our friends with kids, especially ones with babies and 3yrs plus kids. My 3yr old and I installed the gate in about 30 minutes. We have an old house so door openings are not standard. It is in a very high traffic area... in doorway of playroom. It seems to be holding up well despite my 3yr old son climbing on it from time to time, and he just likes pressing the button to make the door open. I like that he can let himself in and out (ie potty training, etc) while I tend to the 1-year old. I would definitely recommend and I can't imagine how you could get by with one of the other multiple gates we have floating around the house and in storage (my 3-yr and sometimes me had difficulty opening and securing other gates and their locking mechanisms... this way is SO easy and the little LED light lets you know when the door is closed and locked.) This is great if you need security for infants and usability for small but able children. And Walmart has the best price I've seen, too.