what parents are saying
would not survive without this gate...i use it to keep my kids out of my kitchen. easy to install and closes automatically. keeps out kids and some times adults :) (Oct 20, 2016)
samantha n.
weeThink
Let’s face it--when baby becomes mobile, there are countless things for them to get into. The Munchkin Easy-Close Metal Gate closes on its own so when you’re chasing after your little one you don’t have to *also* worry about it being left open accidentally. One key feature is this gate doesn’t require drilling, making it super easy to install, and with it’s wide opening you won’t restrict the doorways of your home too much. It’s also tall enough that baby won’t be able to reach the childproof lock at the top any time soon.
The Catch: Some note that the latch starts to stick as time passes.
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what parents are saying
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- Secretly Expecting
Bronx, New York
I installed this by myself quickly and the opening is easy to understand after a couple tries! Oct 01, 2019
- Chelsea G.
Thousand Oaks, California
So easy to install and STURDY. our kiddo never figured out how to open it, but it was easy enough for adults to use it and use it one handed. It also wasn’t a tripping hazard like some. Sep 19, 2019
- Ally E.
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
Love this, it's easy to install, sturdy, stays in place and keeps baby safe. Particularly love the bottom stopper that prevents the door from swinging open should baby be able to push it open. Sep 11, 2019
- Haylee M.
Pensacola , Florida
This is okay. Not as easy to use as some other door gates. It does the job and keeps baby safe though Sep 04, 2019
- Lamista M.
Sumner, Iowa
Very simple to setup and is affordable! Easy to use! Aug 27, 2019
- Gabby S.
Erie , New York
Super easy to install! Aug 27, 2019
- Amber F.
Granby , Massachusetts
This product is great. Best part is I don’t have to put holes in my walls to use it. Aug 18, 2019
- Jen S.
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
We’ve got two of these to keep him in certain areas and out of others, I love how wide the opening is compared to some other gates. Aug 18, 2019
- Erika B.
Germantown , Maryland
Super easy to adjust length and toddler hasn't figured out how to open the gate yet so 5 stars! Aug 16, 2019
- Claudia M.
Oakland, Alabama
I like it a lot better than the wooden gates! It can be hard to get tight enough so that toddlers can't knock it over and get hurt. Son quickly figured out how to open it at 2/2.5 years by watching. Aug 15, 2019
- Erika B.
Battle Creek, Michigan
Worked great to keep our kids out of the kitchen! Aug 07, 2019
- Kimberley G.
Richardson, Texas
setup is easy, nice that you can open it up to walk through rather than stepping over it Aug 01, 2019
- Danielle V.
Bradford, Pennsylvania
Great surfy gate that swings both ways! We have one in every doorway in our house Jul 07, 2019
- Jennifer M.
United States of America
I have had this for years! I recommend screwing the gate into the wall or else the rubber will rub off and scratch the wall. Jul 03, 2019
- Morgan P.
48381, Michigan
Terrible quality. Fell apart after a few months of using it! Jul 01, 2019
- Lindsay S.
Brewerton, New York
Easy to install and use. Great for smaller children. My 2.5 year old figured out how to open on her own so not the greatest for older kids! Jun 27, 2019
- Leighann N.
Kirkland, Washington
We have the extended gates screwed directly into the walls and they are very sturdy. My son pushes and pulls and they don’t wiggle at all. The handle mechanism does stick sometimes but it’s livable. Jun 10, 2019
- Rachel G.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
No more tirpping over baby gates! This is truly the best baby gate! You have to read the instructions because it doesn't seem like it is going to fit but it will and will be worth it. May 31, 2019
- Berkley H.
Fayetteville , Arkansas
This gate is a life saver!! I used it when my daughter was a toddler to make sure she stayed out of the laundry room, where we keep our cleaning products! I even used it to keep my dog in at night! May 14, 2019
- Bethany H.
North Branch, Minnesota
the best gate we found! so easy to install and hasnt given us any problems! :) May 03, 2019
- Pamela E.
Lakeland, Florida
Great baby gate! We have two large dogs who love the baby but for safety reasons, we never leave them unattended. Super easy and quick to open/close Apr 12, 2019
- Marsha B.
Baltimore, Maryland
I like that it adjusts to multiple door sizes. It would be nicer if the gate auto closed. The piece the stops the gate from swinging both ways comes off easy and is a safety concern for my house. Apr 10, 2019
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- Dani R.
Allentown , Pennsylvania
It has lasted us a very long time very durable Feb 19, 2019
- Ruby G.
Spanaway , Washington
We decided to “upgrade” our gate system, with wondering-clever toddlers the “basic” wooden gates where becoming a hassle and left marks on our walls. Should’ve bought this in the beginning! Apr 06, 2018
- Anca C.
Wood Dale, Illinois
easy to install and pretty sturdy. my kid has been trying to climb it, push it, pull it. but no success. definitely worth the money Feb 21, 2018
- Brittany M.
Eugene, Oregon
Works like a baby gate should. It has held up really well and is very easy to move through. Feb 09, 2018
- Haley S.
decatur , Alabama
We bought one of these for our old house so our kiddos couldn't come in the kitchen. The latch worked great and my Son never could figure it out. It's made well and took a beating with my 2 year old. Dec 17, 2017
- Nina M.
Jacksonville, Florida
Got this forboth sisters when they had their LOs, shower is next week and I've asked them both to return the favor! Both still use theirs and won't give them up, lol! Oct 27, 2017
- Arianna C.
Cold Spring, Minnesota
we use this for the top and bottom of our stairs and its helped make everything so much easier! Sep 15, 2017
- Samantha S.
St Cloud, Minnesota
Easy installation/removal - wish the gate was a little more secure at the door opening, baby shaking it makes it seem not extremely sturdy, but enough to do the job May 18, 2017
- Jenn M.
Northeast, Wisconsin
Functional, but the closure wears out fast with extended use. May 13, 2017
- Frida A.
San Diego, California
Does the job and aesthetically pleasing unlike some other cheaper plastic gates. Apr 14, 2017
- Raelynne W.
butler, Pennsylvania
i have this but in wood look. love it easy to instal stays open nice swings both ways and auto shut... great gate Apr 06, 2017
- Irah S.
Depew, New York
Works great i bought the tall gate since my son is tall. Feb 18, 2017
- amber k.
scio, Oregon
Very nice and sturdy gate. Great for not only keeping the kids out of unwanted areas, but also the pets. Feb 09, 2017
- Nathan F.
Boston, Massachusetts
These are the gates at the grandparents house and they work really well. Allow for easy movement from one room to another. Can open and close with one hand while holding the baby. Jan 06, 2017
- Jillian G.
Grove City, Ohio
Sturdy gate. Love that it has a door to keep you from having to climb over the gate. Dec 15, 2016
- samantha n.
great neck, New York
would not survive without this gate...i use it to keep my kids out of my kitchen. easy to install and closes automatically. keeps out kids and some times adults :) Oct 20, 2016
- Veronica W.
Lincoln, California
This gate does the job and looks nice. Keeps the kiddo out of areas we dont want her but is easy for us to open and close. Oct 04, 2016
- Krista S.
Sioux Center, Iowa
Great baby gate. Easy to put up and down. Very secure and it is easy to open and lock behind me. We use it on our stairs. Sep 20, 2016
- Catie D.
San Pedro, California
I know my son and dog can't escape and go up or down the stairs without me with them! Sep 07, 2016
- Michelle H.
Piqua, Ohio
Used this for a pet gate before baby arrived and now using for baby proofing. Love these gates. They're exactly what we needed! Jul 14, 2016
- Chelsea R.
Waldorf, Maryland
This gate is super easy to open and close. It secures to the wall really well without having to drill it in, which is perfect for our family who moves frequently! (Military family!) May 17, 2016
- Sheri C.
Litchfield, Connecticut
Keeps babu out and is easy for mom and dad to open. Great quality, sturdy gate! Feb 09, 2016
- Jennifer C.
San Diego, California
Love how easy these are to use. No wrestling with other styles you have to extend and latch in place. Also great is that you can buy insert to extend gate to accommodate wider doorways. Jan 20, 2016
- Saudi V.
Paterson , New Jersey
Another must have for when your child starts crawling and walking. Its child proof so they aren't able to open it. Jul 23, 2015
- Mary Paige L.
Peachtree Corners , Georgia
Very easy to install and does a great job keeping kids/animals out of spaces. My son can't open it either because the latch is on the very top and these gates are tall. Oct 28, 2014
the best gate ever!!! love that it has a door to open & close. held up great!! Jul 24, 2014
- Meghan R.
United States of America
Love that this gate doesn't require drilling anything into your wall to work. Apr 27, 2013
- Allyson D.
United States of America
Love that this closes on its own, so we never worry about accidentally leaving it open. Mar 01, 2013
More Parents' Reviews-
- Secretly Expecting
Bronx, New York
I installed this by myself quickly and the opening is easy to understand after a couple tries! Oct 01, 2019
- Chelsea G.
Thousand Oaks, California
So easy to install and STURDY. our kiddo never figured out how to open it, but it was easy enough for adults to use it and use it one handed. It also wasn’t a tripping hazard like some. Sep 19, 2019
- Ally E.
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
Love this, it's easy to install, sturdy, stays in place and keeps baby safe. Particularly love the bottom stopper that prevents the door from swinging open should baby be able to push it open. Sep 11, 2019
- Haylee M.
Pensacola , Florida
This is okay. Not as easy to use as some other door gates. It does the job and keeps baby safe though Sep 04, 2019
- Lamista M.
Sumner, Iowa
Very simple to setup and is affordable! Easy to use! Aug 27, 2019
- Gabby S.
Erie , New York
Super easy to install! Aug 27, 2019
- Amber F.
Granby , Massachusetts
This product is great. Best part is I don’t have to put holes in my walls to use it. Aug 18, 2019
- Jen S.
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
We’ve got two of these to keep him in certain areas and out of others, I love how wide the opening is compared to some other gates. Aug 18, 2019
- Erika B.
Germantown , Maryland
Super easy to adjust length and toddler hasn't figured out how to open the gate yet so 5 stars! Aug 16, 2019
- Claudia M.
Oakland, Alabama
I like it a lot better than the wooden gates! It can be hard to get tight enough so that toddlers can't knock it over and get hurt. Son quickly figured out how to open it at 2/2.5 years by watching. Aug 15, 2019
- Erika B.
Battle Creek, Michigan
Worked great to keep our kids out of the kitchen! Aug 07, 2019
- Kimberley G.
Richardson, Texas
setup is easy, nice that you can open it up to walk through rather than stepping over it Aug 01, 2019
- Danielle V.
Bradford, Pennsylvania
Great surfy gate that swings both ways! We have one in every doorway in our house Jul 07, 2019
- Jennifer M.
United States of America
I have had this for years! I recommend screwing the gate into the wall or else the rubber will rub off and scratch the wall. Jul 03, 2019
- Morgan P.
48381, Michigan
Terrible quality. Fell apart after a few months of using it! Jul 01, 2019
- Lindsay S.
Brewerton, New York
Easy to install and use. Great for smaller children. My 2.5 year old figured out how to open on her own so not the greatest for older kids! Jun 27, 2019
- Leighann N.
Kirkland, Washington
We have the extended gates screwed directly into the walls and they are very sturdy. My son pushes and pulls and they don’t wiggle at all. The handle mechanism does stick sometimes but it’s livable. Jun 10, 2019
- Rachel G.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
No more tirpping over baby gates! This is truly the best baby gate! You have to read the instructions because it doesn't seem like it is going to fit but it will and will be worth it. May 31, 2019
- Berkley H.
Fayetteville , Arkansas
This gate is a life saver!! I used it when my daughter was a toddler to make sure she stayed out of the laundry room, where we keep our cleaning products! I even used it to keep my dog in at night! May 14, 2019
- Bethany H.
North Branch, Minnesota
the best gate we found! so easy to install and hasnt given us any problems! :) May 03, 2019
- Pamela E.
Lakeland, Florida
Great baby gate! We have two large dogs who love the baby but for safety reasons, we never leave them unattended. Super easy and quick to open/close Apr 12, 2019
- Marsha B.
Baltimore, Maryland
I like that it adjusts to multiple door sizes. It would be nicer if the gate auto closed. The piece the stops the gate from swinging both ways comes off easy and is a safety concern for my house. Apr 10, 2019
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