Customer Reviews

Dreambaby Pressure Mount Hallway Gate with Extensions, White

5 star:		(79)
4 star:		(20)
3 star:		(12)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

we needed a gate to fit in between the kitchen and livingroom which a little larger space than normal. i spent alot of time reserching gates about 2 months and i decided on this one, and i am so glad i did. it is perfect. it only took me about 20 mintues to set it up and get it right. we have it about 1/2 an inch of the floor so just in case it did slip or something it would not scratch the hardwood floor. it shuts great, opens great and locks great. my 14 month old son loves it to because he can see through it so he knows what is going on in the other room, the gate does shut by itself but i think that is good if you want to keep it open just put a shoe in front of the door and there you go its open. i love it love it love it, way worth every little penny. i would recommend this product to anyone and everyone. it is also not bulky looking and it looks nice when it is up not like most gates. it is pressure mounted so no screws in your wall. and if you have to you can still step over it, low enough to if you need to, but yet still high enough so shildren cant get over and because of it being designed the way it is, it is also very hard for the little ones to climb. again love it love it love it

This is a great product and a great place to buy it. We currently have this gate in a 48" doorway, and our 20-month-old rather rambunctious daughter has yet to break out or tear it down. (Yes, of course, she has tried!) It was relatively easy to set up (probably easier than most of the baby toys I've put together). It is easy to get in and out of, mainly because the door swings both ways. I do not particularly love that the door is hinged with a spring, however; there have been some close calls with fingers almost getting pinched. The spring also makes it difficult to keep the door open without installing an eye hook in a nearby wall to attach it to with string (or, like us, those baby rings they sell for hanging baby items so that kids can't choke themselves with it). Still, I'm amazed at the gate's ability to withstand lots of abuse but still maintain top quality function. We chose not to screw it into the wall and only use the sticky pads that lock it in place when you're setting it up. I wondered if we'd regret that and end up taking it apart to screw it into the wall. It hasn't been an issue at all. The thing is just ridiculously sturdy. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a gate for a wider doorway that is used frequently; it's well worth the money.

Quick update: We now have a 2.5-year-old and a 10-month-old, and the gate is as sturdy--and useful--as ever. My 2.5-year-old can't get it open, which is great, and my younger one can pull up on it without any fear of it moving. The spring in the hinge is still annoying for pinched fingers, especially when my 2.5-year-old tries to be "helpful" and shut it for me. Pinched fingers haven't yet happened, but that's mainly due to good luck and mom's watchful eyes. Overall, I still highly recommend the gate--I'd buy it again in a heartbeat if I needed something for a wide doorway.

This item appeared to be made very well. It fit the space perfect and the door automatically closed and latched. The one issue is that the top latch never properly aligned and locked. Pressure mounted gates require you to tighten the gate in order for the door to line up and appear off before pressure is applied (this wasn't the first pressure gate I've installed). This one did partially lock but the top latch never aligned to fully lock, so I wasn't comfortable leaving the gate in place. The item has since been returned to Amazon and I'm not sure whether to try another or not. I do prefer the The First Years Hands Free Gate instead but will have to purchase extensions in order to use this. I also like the fact that the First Years gate doesn't automatically close the door in case I want to leave the area opened (I'll probably change my tune on this when my daughter is older).

This gate is well worth the money and will definitely last for quite some time. I have two and use one at the top of the stairs. I really wish the door was a bit wider when bringing groceries in and out of the house, but compared to the other gate options, this one wins hands down! My toddler will try to get through and even knows where to put his hand on the latch, but because you have to pull up while releasing the latch, he'll never be able to open it! Go ahead and spend the money. You will not be disappointed!

I love my new gate. It is sturdy and beaufiful. I actually have no children, but I have 3 small dogs that make it very difficult, if not impossible, to open the front door of my house. I mounted the gate just inside the foyer which enables me to enter the foyer through the gate, close the gate behind me and open the front door to meet people without fear of my dogs getting out. It is wonderful. The gate can be either pressure mounted or hung with provided hardware. I am having no problems with the pressure method. The shipping was speedy and the product well packed. I would purchase again from this company without giving it a second thought.

The description says, "The baby gate from Dream Baby also features optional extensions which are sold separately. It allows the gate to expand to fit an opening over 63 inches in width." Not true! 63 inches is the MAXIMUM. I have a 72 inch opening, so I bought the gate and extensions to fit the space. The instructions say that you can use a maximum of two extensions, but I wasn't clear if they considered the two small ones included with the gate to be part of the maximum because the description implied otherwise. A call to the company confirmed that only two of any length can be used. The huge flaw? The pressure-mounts at the bottom won't clear the quarter-round moulding on my baseboard. Because the gate must be flush on the floor, I can't use it anywhere in my house.

We now have 3 of the gates. They are well made of steel. Very easy to mount. They come with extendable threaded shafts that insert at each end (top and bottom) with a threaded collar that controls the pressure between the gate and wall. Operation is by sliding a lever on the top of the gate and lifting up.

we needed a gate to fit in between the kitchen and livingroom which a little larger space than normal. i spent alot of time reserching gates about 2 months and i decided on this one, and i am so glad i did. it is perfect. it olny took my about 20 mintues to set it up and get it right. we have it about 1/2 an inch of the floor so just in case it did slip or something it would not scratch the hardwood floor. it shuts great, opens great and locks great. my 14 month old son loves it to because he can see through it so he knows what is going on in the other room, the gate does shut by itself but i think that is good if you want to keep it open just put a shoe in front of the door and there you go its open. i love it love it love it, way worth every little penny. i would recommend this product to anyone and everyone. it is also not bulky looking and it looks nice when it is up not like most gates. it is pressure mounted so no screws in your wall. and if you have to you can still step over it, low enough to if you need to, but yet still high enough so shildren cant get over and because of it being designed the way it is, it is also very hard for the little ones to climb. again love it love it love it

Intro:
I've been looking off an on for years for something to fit my 54" wide stairway. I can't tell you how IMPRESSED I am with this product.
This gate is like a miracle!! I replaced the 7" with the 10.5" extension. Put the 3.5" on the other end and it is PERFECT!!

Pros
1. The multiple extension options make it fit almost any size hallway!!
2. The price (in my book) is perfect!
3. To keep it in place (along w/ the pressure), you can use screws, the double sided tape or both for a stronger hold.
4. The 3"+ play on each end is what really makes it fit almost anywhere
5. Built so very well - metal.
6. The gate swings both directions AND shuts on it's own.
7. No need to find studs or use drywall screws - the pressure takes care of itself.
8. My 4 & 6yr old kids can open it themselves - I don't see how a 1-2 yr old could though.
9. Two COLOR choices - White/Dark
10. It's beautiful! (except for the mandatory warning stickers on the bottom of each side)


Cons
1. Set-up is mildly complicated. Took about 15 minutes. Could do it again in 5, now that I know how it works.


Conclusion:

My little dogs are stuck downstairs, no more chewed up stuffed animals and clothing items!!!

It's going to pay for itself in months for sure!!


P.S. - I've heard of people adding multiple extensions to each end for SUPER wide areas. I can't confirm that it works and it may not be too safe, but it's better than no gate!

We purchased this gate to keep our baby in the living room & out of the kitchen & foyer. We needed a gate to fit a 63" space, and this works great; (although, I did order an additional extension).
When our original package arrived, I found that the gate was damaged during UPS shipping, but Amazon was extremely efficient & timely in sending a replacement.

Everything was easy to put together. I assisted my husband, and it took about 10 minutes to put it up & get everything level. We plan to use this for quite some time, but for now, the pressure mounts have held up well. I love the walk-through feature. It opens in both directions & the latch mechanism is baby-proof. While the baby is sleeping, we want quick access to the kitchen without latching & unlatching... so we simply put an item on the floor to hold the walk-thru open at all times. I'm wondering if the gate as a whole will hold up well in the future because I know kids like to climb and get rough sometimes... I suppose we will deal with that when the time comes.

I have used 2 different gates on a regular basis at other family members' houses. I can say that I like ours MUCH better. The Dream Baby seems to be of higher quality, sturdier, and more practical. I will indeed give an update in the future should I find any qualms with this item :)