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I know my son and dog can't escape and go up or down the stairs without me with them! (Sep 07, 2016)
Catie D.
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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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- Diane O.
Montgomery, Illinois
This was a life saver when my babies we’re learning how to crawl up the stairs! Apr 10, 2023
We use this baby gate for our dogs even before we had our daughter, we absolutely love this purchase! Mar 09, 2023
- Alanna M.
Elkton, Maryland
Have multiple throughout our house. Easy to install, sturdy and keeps my toddler safe. Easy to open one handed which is a must for parents. Recommend to all my parent friends Mar 08, 2023
- JACLYN B.
Oxnard, California
We bought these for our home and for the grandparents mulit-level cabin. Very easy to walk through, sturdy, easy to install. Wish they came with wall guards or had much larger pressure plates, though! Mar 02, 2023
- Alyssa U.
Pasadena, California
Super easy to put together and use. We have two of them. I was a little bit worried about tripping over the bottom bar but we have been using them for 7 months now without any issues. Feb 20, 2023
Very versatile in size! Feb 11, 2023
- Elonna G.
Auburn, Washington
Best gate we have and budget friendly! All the options with half the price of others. Easy to use and install. Does not damage the door frame and can be made to open both ways or only one side. Dec 31, 2022
Easy to use and keeps our little safe Oct 25, 2022
- Jessica R.
Los Gatos , California
Works great. Matches any decor. Keeps little one safe on our stairs. Can’t complain. Did do a number on our walls though. Aug 11, 2022
- Jess G.
Los gatos, California
What’s not to love about a good stable baby gate! Does the job. Even trucks some of our guests when they try to get through! Simple design works with any decor Aug 10, 2022
- Haleigh N.
Blue Springs, Missouri
This gate is good for what it’s worth, however just a year of use it doesn’t latch properly and it is not able to be readjusted. I can’t say I would trust it to hold my baby. Aug 08, 2022
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- Francis F.
Plantation , Florida
Love this safety gate. We used it to block our kids from entering the kitchen. We now use it in the doorway to block our dog from entering the cat litter box room. Mar 14, 2023
- Secretly Expecting
Glenview, Illinois
Easy to install. Easy to open, close and lock. Kids are not able to open with the extra lock mechanism but can at 2yo if not using that extra hold. Aug 11, 2022
- Renee M.
Pledger, Texas
Very easy to setup and use, we love this gate Jan 13, 2022
- Bryana G.
Dallas, Texas
It works! No complaints Oct 29, 2021
- Tiffany M.
United States of America
easy enough to install and a great one handed open and close. love the option to open either way. Oct 12, 2021
- Amanda G.
Summit, New Jersey
We have three of these. Easy for any adult to use, study and safe for baby (and dogs) Apr 16, 2021
- Nikol L.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Easy to set up, stable, doesn't mark the doorway where it connects/compresses. We definitely need to use the safety latch every time because our daughter figured out the latch quickly. Sep 18, 2020
- Lucy N.
Salem, New Hampshire
We have three of these and it’s great for our stairs. Easy enough for adults to figure out, but keeps our son from figuring it out. Extremely easy to install straight from the package. Sep 11, 2020
- Elizabeth V.
Boston, Massachusetts
Great hate but my sons figured out how to open it!!! Apr 27, 2020
- Samantha M.
St Louis, Missouri
This gate has been great at the bottom of our stairs. It has been successful in keeping my 16 month old daughter from climbing up the stairs. It's not too difficult for adults to open either. Mar 29, 2020
- Leah P.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Not an exciting item, but I know we will be using it a ton to block the stairs as baby learns to walk. Also useful for separating from dogs when necessary. Feb 19, 2020
- 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.
Auburn, Alabama
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.
Hopatcong, 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
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- Diane O.
Montgomery, Illinois
This was a life saver when my babies we’re learning how to crawl up the stairs! Apr 10, 2023
We use this baby gate for our dogs even before we had our daughter, we absolutely love this purchase! Mar 09, 2023
- Alanna M.
Elkton, Maryland
Have multiple throughout our house. Easy to install, sturdy and keeps my toddler safe. Easy to open one handed which is a must for parents. Recommend to all my parent friends Mar 08, 2023
- JACLYN B.
Oxnard, California
We bought these for our home and for the grandparents mulit-level cabin. Very easy to walk through, sturdy, easy to install. Wish they came with wall guards or had much larger pressure plates, though! Mar 02, 2023
- Alyssa U.
Pasadena, California
Super easy to put together and use. We have two of them. I was a little bit worried about tripping over the bottom bar but we have been using them for 7 months now without any issues. Feb 20, 2023
Very versatile in size! Feb 11, 2023
- Elonna G.
Auburn, Washington
Best gate we have and budget friendly! All the options with half the price of others. Easy to use and install. Does not damage the door frame and can be made to open both ways or only one side. Dec 31, 2022
Easy to use and keeps our little safe Oct 25, 2022
- Jessica R.
Los Gatos , California
Works great. Matches any decor. Keeps little one safe on our stairs. Can’t complain. Did do a number on our walls though. Aug 11, 2022
- Jess G.
Los gatos, California
What’s not to love about a good stable baby gate! Does the job. Even trucks some of our guests when they try to get through! Simple design works with any decor Aug 10, 2022
- Haleigh N.
Blue Springs, Missouri
This gate is good for what it’s worth, however just a year of use it doesn’t latch properly and it is not able to be readjusted. I can’t say I would trust it to hold my baby. Aug 08, 2022
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