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Munchkin Easy-Close Metal Gate

LOVE: 133 NEUTRAL: 50
REGRET: 5 WANT: 154

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Munchkin Easy-Close Metal Gate

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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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LOVE: 133 NEUTRAL: 50
REGRET: 5 WANT: 154

  • We love this gate! Super sturdy, easy to install and keeps baby in! Jan 09, 2020

  • We have this and it works great but it’s hard when your carrying your baby and trying to open the gate with one hand Jan 01, 2020

  • We use this gate at the top of our stairs (between our wall and banister). It makes a loud-ish clang when opened/closed — something to consider if you’re installing it near a light sleeper’s bedroom. Dec 30, 2019

  • I have this gate at the bottom of my stairs and it works well. Was a little difficult to install but is sturdy. My 3 year old figured out how to open it within a day but he’s a master with gates. Dec 28, 2019

  • Our favorite babygate and we owned 3. Easy to use and our son never learned how to break it open like others we had. Dec 07, 2019

    • Sara B.

    • Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

    Love this! so easy to use and set up! Nov 16, 2019

  • Love that you don't have to step over this gate. Also looks nicer then your standard wood gates. I did have an issue with the handle breaking on me though and had to open it up to fix it. Nov 07, 2019

  • Essential for keeping the kids where they should be. We used it for several years before removing it. It did damage the wall a bit but my kids were rough on it Oct 31, 2019

    • Ciera D.

    • United States of America

    We use outside our toddlers room since she’s not in a crib anymore! Works for what we intended. Oct 22, 2019

  • I installed this by myself quickly and the opening is easy to understand after a couple tries! Oct 01, 2019

  • 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

  • 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

  • Very simple to setup and is affordable! Easy to use! Aug 27, 2019

  • 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

  • Super easy to adjust length and toddler hasn't figured out how to open the gate yet so 5 stars! Aug 16, 2019

  • 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

  • setup is easy, nice that you can open it up to walk through rather than stepping over it Aug 01, 2019

  • Great surfy gate that swings both ways! We have one in every doorway in our house Jul 07, 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

  • Works like a baby gate should. It has held up really well and is very easy to move through. Feb 09, 2018

  • 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

  • we use this for the top and bottom of our stairs and its helped make everything so much easier! Sep 15, 2017

  • 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

  • Does the job and aesthetically pleasing unlike some other cheaper plastic gates. Apr 14, 2017

  • 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

  • Works great i bought the tall gate since my son is tall. Feb 18, 2017

  • Very nice and sturdy gate. Great for not only keeping the kids out of unwanted areas, but also the pets. Feb 09, 2017

  • 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

  • Sturdy gate. Love that it has a door to keep you from having to climb over the gate. Dec 15, 2016

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • I know my son and dog can't escape and go up or down the stairs without me with them! Sep 07, 2016

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Love that this gate doesn't require drilling anything into your wall to work. Apr 27, 2013

  • Love that this closes on its own, so we never worry about accidentally leaving it open. Mar 01, 2013

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  • We love this gate! Super sturdy, easy to install and keeps baby in! Jan 09, 2020

  • We have this and it works great but it’s hard when your carrying your baby and trying to open the gate with one hand Jan 01, 2020

  • We use this gate at the top of our stairs (between our wall and banister). It makes a loud-ish clang when opened/closed — something to consider if you’re installing it near a light sleeper’s bedroom. Dec 30, 2019

  • I have this gate at the bottom of my stairs and it works well. Was a little difficult to install but is sturdy. My 3 year old figured out how to open it within a day but he’s a master with gates. Dec 28, 2019

  • Our favorite babygate and we owned 3. Easy to use and our son never learned how to break it open like others we had. Dec 07, 2019

    • Sara B.

    • Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

    Love this! so easy to use and set up! Nov 16, 2019

  • Love that you don't have to step over this gate. Also looks nicer then your standard wood gates. I did have an issue with the handle breaking on me though and had to open it up to fix it. Nov 07, 2019

  • Essential for keeping the kids where they should be. We used it for several years before removing it. It did damage the wall a bit but my kids were rough on it Oct 31, 2019

    • Ciera D.

    • United States of America

    We use outside our toddlers room since she’s not in a crib anymore! Works for what we intended. Oct 22, 2019

  • I installed this by myself quickly and the opening is easy to understand after a couple tries! Oct 01, 2019

  • 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

  • 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

  • Very simple to setup and is affordable! Easy to use! Aug 27, 2019

  • 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

  • Super easy to adjust length and toddler hasn't figured out how to open the gate yet so 5 stars! Aug 16, 2019

  • 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

  • setup is easy, nice that you can open it up to walk through rather than stepping over it Aug 01, 2019

  • Great surfy gate that swings both ways! We have one in every doorway in our house Jul 07, 2019

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