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The First Years Simple & Secure Stair Gate

3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 154 ratings
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Material Metal
Brand The First Years
Item Weight 10.56 Pounds
Mounting Type Hardware Mount
Target Species Dog

About this item

  • Easy open and close without pinching
  • Click sound reassures mom that the gate is locked
  • Lock is easy for adults but difficult for children under 2 to open
  • Hardware mounted to meet stairwell safety standards
  • 6 Mos.-24 Mos.
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Product Description

Developed by childcare experts, this swinging stair gate by The First Years is secure and simple to use. The pinch-free push and turn lock is childproof yet easy to operate with just one hand, and the snap lock clicks closed to let you know it's secure. Featuring safety-spaced coated metal bars, it expands from 29-1/2" to 44" wide, swings open in either direction and adjusts up to 1" at the top and bottom for baseboard depths. Hardware mount for maximum security at stairways. Imported. 29-1/2H".

From the Manufacturer

The simple and secure stair gate is designed to swing open easily ¿ without pinching -- and close securely with a click sound to reassure it is locked. The push and turn lock is easy for an adult but too difficult for a child under two to open. Our Simple and Secure Stair Gate is hardware mounted to meet stairwell safety standards. Safety-spaced, coated metal bars create a sturdy barrier to protect little ones. Adjustment slots allow you to customize width (between 29 1/2 and 44 inches) to your individual needs. Great for hallways and doorways, too!

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Customer reviews

3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1 out of 5
154 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the click of the temporary gate, saying it audibly clicks shut when closed. They also say it works well, with no problems in 18 months. However, some customers have reported durability issues with the spring inside the sealed handle portion. Opinions are mixed on sturdiness and ease of installation.

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3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the click of the temporary gate. They mention that it's sturdy and audibly clicks shut when closed.

"...It seems quite sturdy, and it closes with a click so you can be sure it is latched...." Read more

"...I like the loud "click" the gate makes when closed... this way I can tell from across the house whether the big kids have adequately closed the gate." Read more

"...Audibly clicks shut when closed /swings either direction3) Can't be opened by my 2 year old..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the temporary gate. For example, they mention that it worked well until the latch knob broke.

"...We have owned this gate for a little over 2 1/2 years and it worked like a dream!..." Read more

"...It worked very well until... you guessed it, the latch knob broke and the gate was stuck shut..." Read more

"...None of them have broken during the past 18 months and all continue to work fine...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the safety of the temporary gate. They mention that it feels safe and secure.

"...It is otherwise very safe and secure! No worries about toddlers or even older kids being able to open it...." Read more

"...It feels safe and secure and I would recommend it to any parent." Read more

"...Can't be opened by my 2 year old4) Feels very solid and secure, especially for the top of the stairs..." Read more

18 customers mention8 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the temporary gate. Some mention it seems quite sturdy, and it closes with a click so you can be sure. However, others say that the lock has broken within a year, the hinge broke, and the latch knob broke.

"...Overall, we're happy with the quality and ease of installation and use of this gate." Read more

"Had the gate for 10 months but the hinge broke.Can't find a hinge so will have to buy the whole gate...." Read more

"...able to open it, and now that our daughter is walking around, it holds up just fine to the pulling up and shaking she gives it...." Read more

"...(he's almost 2 now) until the other day when one of the locks broke in the locked position...." Read more

10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that the quality and the ease to use of the gate is great, while others say that the knob is difficult to use and the installation was a little time consuming. They also say that it's awkward for one handed use.

"...Overall, we're happy with the quality and ease of installation and use of this gate." Read more

"...The company has redesigned the knob and it's more difficult than ever to use! It is recessed inside a little bit to make the gate completely flat...." Read more

"...annoying click it makes when it is (slammed) shut it was wonderfully easy to install, and is very durable. Reviews of it, however...." Read more

"...Seemed like a wonderful, simple to use gate at first, but what a total disappointment now." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the temporary gate. They mention that the spring inside the sealed handle portion SPROING and popping about 1.5 years in.

"...W/o any notice, the spring will pop about 1.5 years in. I have been so proud of the way I cut wood and made it work that I can't see another way...." Read more

"...The spring inside the sealed handle portion SPROING! Now the gate will lock but will not unlock, in fact, you can not even turn the knobs at all...." Read more

"...for 3 years, worked perfectly until last week when the spring in the latch mechanism gate out...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

AVW
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice and secure till it breaks!
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2006
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Had the gate for 10 months but the hinge broke.

Can't find a hinge so will have to buy the whole gate.

It is otherwise very safe and secure! No worries about toddlers or even older kids being able to open it.

PS: Bought it coz its top rated by CR.
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mom in CO
1.0 out of 5 stars lock broken in less than one year
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2011
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My husband and I purchased two of these gates when our first son started crawling. They have worked very well for us (he's almost 2 now) until the other day when one of the locks broke in the locked position. (I was surprised to see so many posts today with the same story, yet this gate got great reviews last year)
I had planned to contact the company, but it sounds like many people have gotten the 'run-around' in dealing with them.
I agree with another post by the pediatrician...this is a great concern if you have to leave the gate closed in a locked position. Not only is a fire of concern, but having to climb over the gate with my baby (6 months) requires a bit of acrobatic skill. Given the gate is at the top of a stairway, I'm hesitant to climb over it with a baby in tow, so now, we leave the gate open, which defeats the purpose of the gate in the first place. Frustrating, to say the least.
I guess we'll be looking for another gate since we'll need one in place for at least another 2 years.
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Julie Morris
2.0 out of 5 stars Loved this gate until...
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2007
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...the knob broke. We have owned this gate for a little over 2 1/2 years and it worked like a dream! It is currently installed at the top of our stairs and has kept our 4 year old and 2 year old safe.

Then this past Sunday morning, the entire family was upstairs, the gate was shut and the knob stopped working. Luckily we were able to pry it open using a pair of tweezers to push the latches down while pulling the gate open. I don't dare imagine what could have happened if the gate decided to stop working during an emergency!

While looking for a replacement gate, I can not believe all the reviews stating the same thing - breaks after 2 1/2 years! As stated in other reviews it is put together with rivets so any attempt at fixing it results in breaking the gate even further.

If I were buying a new gate for the first time I would stay away from this product - unless you only need it for a couple of years!

Unfortunately for me, I am stuck buying it again (to avoid putting new holes in the wall) and hope the next time it breaks it will be time to take the gate down for good. Good Luck!!
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Ed P
3.0 out of 5 stars What are you gonna do? Gotta get it.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2008
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Like many, I already have two stairwell entrances w/ this gate hardwired and ready to go. W/o any notice, the spring will pop about 1.5 years in. I have been so proud of the way I cut wood and made it work that I can't see another way. For our set up, this is still about the only option on the market. We are on our 4th or 5th gate 18 months into our second child. If you are already set up, I finally had a "duh" moment that you only need to attach the piece w/ the twist handle. I only wish there was a way to only sell that piece. You only need 1/3 of everything in the box to replace the broken spring. It would be nice to only pay for that part. If you already have this, might as well get it; if you are a first timer, consider other options carefully first.
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kcnewmom
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install, a bit difficult to open with one hand
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2008
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We installed this gate at the top of our basement stairs just before our daughter turned 1 in August. I installed it without my husband's help, and it was very straight forward. It seems quite sturdy, and it closes with a click so you can be sure it is latched. This gate was recommended by Consumer Reports, and I missed all the reviews about the locking mechanism. So far, we've had no trouble with the lock, but the gate is only used once or twice a day. I was thinking of purchasing the same gate for our second floor, but, as that one will get more use, I'm rethinking my decision.

One thing I'd note is that it is a bit difficult to open the gate one handed at the top of the stairs since you have to push the knob in and pull the gate open at the same time. I get around this by reaching over the gate and using the knob on the back side, but that can be a bit awkward, too.

Overall, we're happy with the quality and ease of installation and use of this gate.
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Amazoner
4.0 out of 5 stars Only one like it on the market...but the lock fizzles out =(
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2006
I have had this gate for over a year and the lock spring mechanism has broken. Like other reviews I find it to be very frustrating to be locked upstairs all of the sudden without warning. Just 2 days ago my 2 month old (second child) had a seizure upstairs and I struggled with the gate probably 7 times before getting through and I really thought she was going to die right then as I was stuck behind the gate. Luckily she is all right now. I have a replacement gate on order just like this one only because there are no other gates like it on the market that I can find. The best features are that it is screwed into the wall, you have the whole opening of the doorway to walk through (many gates have stationary side pieces and you squeeze through if you're holding bags), and my older daughter could be taught to shut the gate behind us just by pushing it so it locked. That was a great lesson for her because even now when she is great on the stairs at age 2 she still shuts the gate no matter what. I am hoping that since these gates are not available for a month or two it is because a new model with a better lock is becoming available, but who knows. Still the best top of stair gate, just wish I could find a replacement locally at Lowes or Target where it is supposed to be stocked.
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TRJ
1.0 out of 5 stars Loved gate but LOCK HAS BROKEN TWICE IN 2 YEARS!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2006
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This gate seemed perfect at first, until the lock broke within a year. That was okay because the company was going to replace it, except for the fact that in order to get a replacement I had to return it to the company FIRST. During this time, without a gate, I used a pressure mounted gate that I already had(which is not acceptble for top of stairs) so I was a nervous wreck until I received the replacement. Now, after more than a year of having the replacement gate, this lock has broken as well!! Not quite sure what I'm going to do now because I really like the gate WHILE IT WORKS, but It's been over a year so I'll have to BUY a replacement. I'm looking into other brands....

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