Description

Safety 1st Lift and Lock Security Gate The Safety 1st Lift and Lock Security Gate is a trendy pick when it comes to gates. Parents love the ease with which the gate is used. It features an easy to operate handle, which opens great with just one hand. It is great to use when carrying a child. Parents can raise the complete-control top handle and switch between adjust, lock and release mode as needed. This Safety 1st baby gate can be pressure or hardware mounted in standard entryways or hallways

Features

• Decorative panel design
• Hardware and pressure mounted
• Swing open in hardware mount mode
• Adjusts 28 to 42" wide
• 26" high

Reviews

pressure good

by M. Christiano from nj on 2010-08-29
we live in an apartment and we did not want to drill holes in the wall --- the pressure keeps the gate stable. my toddler likes to grab onto the gate and pull -- or throw things over the gate -- it stays in place and keeps him safe.

Misleading

by Star from Bay Area, CA on 2010-07-09
Okay, so maybe I didn't read all the fine print carefully enough. But the gate has "swing" in the title, and in the description it also says "pressure-mounted." I thought I was getting a gate that would swing while pressure-mounted to the wall. When I received it, I realized it only swings if you use hardware to drill holes in the wall. If you pressure-mount the gate, it works just like any other cheap, plastic gate that you have to step over each time (creating another hazard for your baby; what if you trip over it while carrying him/her?) Also, when I did try to pressure-mount it the green "locking" mechanism didn't work properly. I ended up returning it!

Garbage

by monketcat from NY on 2010-07-02
This seemed like a perfect solution to a non intrusive, no hardware gate for my son. Let it be known I live in an old house and the walls are not perfectly even and the base molding is 4" high. I installed this and the "green/red" guides would go green but not secure the upper portion of the gate. (Above the molding)I tried several times in different areas of the hall, all within 7 inches back and forth. No good. It would not provide the right pressure no matter what. The gate was easily moved back and forth. In my opinion, as a pressure mounted gate this thing is useless!!!!! Don't even bother. I ordered a self closing gate that did not require screws and it is fantastic!!! Yeah it was a bit more but well worth it....all metal too, do yourself a favor stay away from this one. Note: I mentioned the uneven walls because it may be the problem but lets face it are any of are walls perfectly even??? The guide should have stayed red.

Love this gate!

by new momma from CA on 2010-06-05
I was really hesitant to drill into our wall and install this semi-permanently but am SO glad we did. Even my husband who was against this loves the gate. It allows us to block off part of our house very easily. It blocks our bedrooms from the living area. It was pretty easy to install (took one star off because getting the width right was a little tricky), took my husband maybe 10 minutes or so. Many of our friends have other baby gates and they all love how easy this one it to use. I like the look (on ours the left portion isn't as dark grey which I like) and how it really disappears from sight. Overall, a very functional product

Functional Product

by Dolls by Dotti from Ohio on 2010-02-06
I initially purchased this product so that I would have a swing gate to let my dog into another area. When I realized it could be spring-loaded I installed it that way and have been satisfied because I didn't have to drill holes. The gate is low enough for an adult to step over, if need be, but is easily removed to allow pets through and can be quickly reinstalled in the same area without readjusting (as with my previous gate). It does what I need it to do without damage to my walls, and at a good price.

Description

The Evenflo Position & Lock Gate is one of the most popular and affordable gates on the market. It doesn't compromise on quality - It features a mesh panel to help make the gate sturdy and also protect dogs or cats from getting stuck. The pressure mounting provides security yet will also keep your walls becoming getting damaged, as it does not require hardware to install. Some hardware gates leave nicks or dings in the wall. The Evenflo Position & Lock gate eliminates such problems. Pro

This wood-and-mesh baby gate is a quick, light, easy solution to those gaping doorways through which baby can crawl. It isn't a substitute for semipermanent metal gates--especially at the top of a stairway, for which it is not recommended. And it can't really be opened and closed with one hand: there isn't a frame independent of the gate itself, so releasing the pressure releases the entire unit. On the other hand, its sheer lightness makes it ideally portable, and its simple pressure mechanism will safely fence off any doorway or opening between 26 and 42 inches wide. The four rubber bumpers on the sides are positioned to miss baseboards. And the plastic mesh is more durable than it looks. --Richard Farr

Features

• Pressure mounted wood gate
• Completely assembled
• Hardwood frame with plastic mesh panels
• Easily movable
• Expands from 26" to 42" wide

Reviews

Great gate!

by MotherofZ from Cambridge, MA United States on 2010-08-20
We love this gate! It's exactly what we were looking for to keep our determined (and very strong) little toddler out of areas she's not supposed to be in. It's made of hard wood (vs some of the gates made of plastic or soft wood) and is very easy to set up (once you figure out the TRICK). Yes, there is a trick to setting this thing up (which the manufacturer somehow neglected to provide!) I actually thought this gate was a complete failure until I realized that the two latching pieces actually partially detach from one another (forming a v shape). So in essence, detach the latch, pull apart the gate to fit your doorway, then snap back the two pieces to create the tension necessary to keep the gate secured to the doorway. (Hope that helps; hard to describe w/p picture. Again, wish manufacturer provided this.)

So-so

by Sandra M. Mcmullen from on 2010-08-18
I bought this to block my dogs. It's great as long as the wall is perfectly square and there's no baseboard; otherwise, it's kind of hard to get a nice, tight fit while having to hold it up over the baseboard and size it at the same time. It keeps the dogs out, but if they were to try, they could definately knock it right over.

Junk

by brook17 from on 2010-07-24
This gate is not very high and the product is not sturdy at all. Not worth $20. It seems like it will fall apart very easily.

gate

by Liz from on 2010-07-15
Great to have when there is a new puppy in the house with an already old cranky dog.

Fits small doorways

by No Name from United States on 2010-07-12
I bought this gate to keep my dog from getting in to the litterbox and eating cat poop. The litterbox is in the bathroom and the doorway is only 24 inches wide. The other doorways in my house are the standard 30 inches. I looked everywhere for a gate that would fit the small opening with no luck. I bought this gate even though it says the minimum opening is 26 inches. It actually fit the 24 inch doorway. Granted, you have to force it in slightly, but its stable and show no signs of breaking. The only thing I don't like about this type of gate is that it takes a little bit of time putting up and taking down whenever you want to leave a room. Its great for what I use it for because it is blocking off a spare bathroom which I don't go in very often. For a frequently used entrance, I would get a gate that can be opened and closed.

Description

Wall mounted all metal construction. Simple latch that auto locks the gate when closing. This gates is intended for downstairs high traffic area. Gate with is adjustable 26"- 40". Height is 29.5". 8" extension available for openings 40"-48". 10.5" extension for openings 40"-50.5". Power coat finish provides a long lasting easy to clean surface

Features

• Automatically latches and locks
• Quick simple installation
• Use in downstairs high traffic areas
• Rapid pass through in each direction

Reviews

Great price and great product

by M. Treadaway from on 2010-08-13
We needed a gate to keep our two cats upstairs. This gate is the perfect solution. Its lightweight, easy to open, and can be operated with a single finger.I was concerned that the hardware would not be durable, but so far its been just fine. It looks like it will meet our needs for a long time. There are no plastic parts, except a couple of bushings that keep the gate from directly contacting the metal rod about which the gate pivots. The latch mechanism is also all metal.Installation was very easy, 20 minutes - and I'm a slow mover. The only thing I changed was I substituted two inch wood screws for the short screws supplied. I also made sure they went into studs.I don't know if this gate would be useful for a child, once they reach a couple of years old. But I don't have any direct evidence for that opinion.I was prepared to pay a lot more to find a gate that does everything we needed. We are very pleased with this purchase.

Best gate we've found!

by Longfellows from Woodland, WA on 2010-05-28
Was easy to install -- much better quality than the other baby gates we bought at Babies R Us. In fact I was soooo disappointed with the gates at Babies R Us, I did quite a bit of research --> found the Cardinal website to be very informative, with videos, about how their gates function. I rarely write reviews, but I think these Cardinal gates are much better than other baby gates on the market!Easy for my wife and I to quickly open and close -- with just one finger. This gate is perfect for a high traffic area.Agree with some other reviewers though, you do need longer screws if securing one end into a stud through drywall. I just used a couple drywall screws -- worked great.

Sturdy Gate

by J. Gibbons from Saint Louis, MO on 2010-03-15
I purchased this gate and the extension as a pet gate for a cedar deck with a 42" opening. I am pleased with the quality and satisfied with the price of this gate. I do not have any complaints with the product, but I would have rated the gate higher if the price was slightly lower. While a reasonable price, I feel that I overpaid at $70 and $30 for a very simple gate and extension, respectively. In my opinion, this gate would be a better value at around $45 and $15 for the extension. At this price point, the gate should be large enough not to require an extension and be several inches taller.If you are purchasing the 20" extension, there is no need to worry about it degrading the strength of the gate. All pieces are screwed together easily for a tight fit--however, I did replace the included screws with 1.5" wood screws, as another reviewer had aptly suggested. Installation was simple and took about 1/2 hour to complete unassisted; the only tools required were a drill to prepare the wood for the screws, and a manual screwdriver to tighten everything down smoothly. The latch mechanism has an optional stopper that limits the operation of the gate to 90", which I use to restrict opening/closing to one direction. The swinging movement is smooth, and the construction is sturdy. The auto-lock design works well, effortlessly locking into place when the gate is closed. I allotted about 5" of clearance from the deck floor, giving the gate a height of about 33" total.The only improvements that I can think of would be to implement an optional simple gas strut, so that the gate would automatically close.

Excellent gate....Don't use the included screws!

by dls from Missouri on 2010-03-04
This gate is excellent and even functions well when used with the optional extension. The only problem I had was with the included screws that attach the gate to your wall. DON'T USE THE INCLUDED SCREWS if you are trying to attach this gate to a stud beneath your drywall...they ARE NOT long enough. Instead, I used some 2" wood screws and they worked great. They hold the gate very firmly to the wall. We put this gate(and extension) into a 53" opening at the top of our stairs...looks and works great...very easy to install.

Nick'sGrammy

by V. Holler from Ohio on 2009-11-11
Best product I've purchased yet! Was afraid it would be more difficult to put together than I would have wanted, turned out to only take about 20 minutes and was soooo easy! Works exactly like it should and much, much nicer than any child/pet gate I've previously owned. Best part is not having a bar near the floor to walk over as with other walk thru baby gates.

Description

The Evenflo Position & Lock Plus Gate is an economical and safe choice in the world of baby safety gates. It's available at a low price, but don't let that fool you - it doesn't compromise on security. This vinyl-coated gate expands from 29.5 inches to 50 inches wide. It's 32 inches tall, perfect for keeping both toddlers and pets in confined areas. The gate features pressure mounting which helps it fit in uneven openings and against baseboards without using hardware. Pressure mounted gates also protect walls from being nicked or otherwise damaged.

Once babies become mobile, usually around the age of 9 months, they need protection from household hazards such as staircases or doorways that lead outside. One of the most tried-and-true protection devices is a security gate. Designed to be mounted in a doorway, this wire mesh gate measures 32 inches high and fits across openings as narrow as 29.5 inches or as wide as 50 inches. There's a built-in measuring stick, so once you know the doorway measurements it's easy to instantly set the steel locking mechanism.The pressure-mount design creates a stable barrier (even adult testers found it hard to break the gate loose), yet there's no permanent hardware installation. It's also highly portable, which means you can (and should) take it to Grandma's house or the summer beach house rental. The nontoxic, vinyl-coated mesh panel makes it sturdy enough to hold small pets, too. --Hannah Reynolds

Features

• Pressure mounted wood gate
• Completely assembled
• Hardwood frame with vinyl coated wire mesh panels
• Easily movable
• Expands from 26" to 42" wide

Reviews

versatile gate

by Mr. Mich from Los Angeles, CA on 2010-07-20
This was purchased specifically for keeping our two dogs in or out of rooms. Works perfectly in this capacity, very versatile: narrow enough for standard doors and can go wide enough for hallways, most places you'd think of using it. Four rubber "feet" on each side provide a decent amount of protection for surfaces, and compress enough to make for a very snug fit; the gate doesn't need to be touch the ground and will stay place very securely.

great product!

by K. Bateman from Denver, CO USA on 2009-10-19
This gate works very well as a barrier for my toddler. It is easily adjustable, and the width is perfect for small doorways and wide hallways. It fits tight, and as hard as my one-year-old pushes on it, as long as I've locked it securely and correctly - she can't push it over.

Great product, good price

by 3malamutes from midwest on 2009-10-11
This was the second Evenflo gate I have purchased, the first one now about 14 years old still in good condition. The gate expands with little difficulty and is high enough for keeping my Alaskan Malamutes in specific rooms. The gate is easy to clean. It is also a nice height to keep our toddler grandkids safe, away from stairs. The price is well worth the durability and function.

disappointed in gate; poor packing/shipping

by Mama Bear from Los Angeles, CA on 2009-10-08
Gate was shipped in original manufacturer box which does not have any additional packing material. Box arrived damaged and gate was slightly warped. Gate itself is cumbersome to setup and to use. Gate is too tall for most people to climb over, so it is not good for high traffic area. It is, at best, only for an area where you would set it up and not take it down regularly. Ended up buying another metal gate that has a swinging door - 2.5 times the cost but much happier with that one.

Gate should be recalled! Toddler's hand was painfully stuck in gate!

by Melanie from WA on 2009-10-06
This gate brings me horrible memories. I bought one from Walmart once our son, then about 22 mos. old, started climbing out of his crib. I wanted a taller gate, to keep him safe from roaming the house at night or during naps. His room was completely baby proofed. Not even a small toy around. We were doing everything right, except Evenflo & other manufacturers of this gate, got it wrong.Our son was naturally 'upset' and having adjustments to his new toddler bed, so it wasn't uncommon for him to cry for 5-10 min. As any parent does, you peek around the corner to check on them, as if they see you, the clock starts all over again. So on this particular day, he was doing what he normally did (voice his opinion about a nap), and I was in the next room. But after 5-10 more min. of continued carrying on, when I checked him again, MY HEART JUST SANK. There he sat, on the floor, crying (and looking like he wanted to fall asleep) but yet his HAND was STUCK THRU ONE OF THE SQUARES. You'd think, what's the big deal, and why couldn't he pull his hand back out again. Well, look at this gate again. See the left side, where the gates overlap? Depending on the setting (and probably all of them), this creates a much smaller square opening. He got his little hand thru one of those and got it stuck. My first impulse was to release my child's hand of course, if you release the gate latch, the gate will only slide further left, crushing his wrist even more. I had to physically pull the wood apart to release his hand.What are they thinking? Even a dog paw could get stuck in this gate. I did contact Evenflo & Amazon & I've told my story before, but it never went anywhere. That's why I am reposting again today.The BEST gates that we have are the Safety First (except the older version eventually cracks on the handle part from pushing down to lock it) and we do have one fabric type netted gate by Evenflo (that we love/it's the large gate, we keep it up all the time blocking our toddler from the kitchen--he gets into the freezer--and our older kids can climb over this gate with ease as it's a bar on top and bottom).

Description

This Easy Open & Lock Gate will keep the kids and pets safe.Features:30" high gate fits openings 29 1/4" to 37 1/4" wide with one extension, included/li>Gate swings open both waysTriple locking system with easy one-hand operationEasy to install tension knobs secure the gate in openingsDeluxe hardwood constructionGreat for pets, tooOther extensions sold separately

Features

• Beautiful white colored hardwood gate will look great at the bottom of a stairs or between any rooms
• Offers a super easy pressure mount installation which requires no tools
• Gate fits openings from 29.25" to 33.25" expanding to 37.25" with included extension
• Very easy-to-install
• Can be used for pets

Reviews

white gate

by Jill from Randolph, NJ United States on 2010-08-07
I like the look of the gate very much, only it's plastic not wood, but has the wood look. I have to actually contact amazon becuase we only installed it 3 weeks ago and it is already coming apart (wood panels out of the slats). I read other reviews and no one had this problem. Maybe ours is defective. I have to return/exchange for a new one.

Easy set up, looks good, solid

by Dana from beverly, ma United States on 2010-08-05
This gate feels and looks substantial, fits in with our decor, and is a lot easier than folding up and moving our older gate when we want to go through the space. It was easy to install - it took about 15 minutes, following the directions carefully. Very happy with the product so far. We're using it for our dog, and at the bottom of the stairs, so the lip is not a problem. I would consider replacing a doorway gate with it because I like the gate overall, but since there's a lip on the bottom I'm not sure it would be as desirable in the middle of a doorway where I could trip.

Finally a gate that delivers (on a number of levels)

by E. Stoneham from MD on 2010-06-08
I have a very agile and detrmined dachshund and needed something other than the standard 'walkover' gate that does discourge my other doxie. I tried this: KidCo Extra Tall Center Gateway; although it seemed kind of institutional looking it also seemed unscaleable so I was willing to make that sacrifice. As soon as it arrived I knew there was a problem... but I will leave that feedback on that item's page and not bore you here.This gate is not only BEAUTIFUL, it is solidly built and it is such a joy to be able to walk THROUGH instead of step over, a gate. It actually looks nice, rather than like a jail cell. I don't know if it is supposed to, but I can open it all the way and it stays open, so I don't have to constantly open and close it. You can also set it up to open on one side or the other, or even open on both (i.e., to change according to what direction you are approaching it). If you want something that doesn't mar the walls, this is not for you.Some installation notes: the instructions are kind of wierdly laid out, but it is so simple, you really shouldn't need them except to clarify what you are doing. I don't think it says it on Amazon, but this comes with 1 extension and 2 extension pins (though the directions state it should have 4 extension pins, which is obviously a typo- you only need 2 per extension). Although you don't have to use the screws to put the cups onto the walls for the pressure plates to fit into, you will at least have to use the sticky tape that comes with it, and I bet that that will tear wallpaper and paint if you try to remove it. HOWEVER, that being said, I bought this to replace a gate with the standard rubber pressure plates that are not 'supposed' to mark or damage walls, and in both houses I have used it, over time the pressure naturally caused the paint to adhere to the rubber stoppers and when you go to pull it down the paint comes with (my point being that I don't think there IS such a thing as 'no damage' gates). I would go so far as to say that if you have the patience to screw the plates into the door posts/wall, this will ultimately be easier to patch than fixing torn up paint spots.

Not your average gate!

by C. Meleski from on 2010-04-09
Searched everywhere for a gate to keep my two dogs contained in one area of my home. Wanted something that didn't look like every other gate I'd seen, and would actually look nice. This is it!! Everyone that's seen it comments on how nice it looks. I love that it swings in either direction. It's very easy to lock and unlock. It's a great product for the price.

Great item

by Womanista from PIedmont area NC on 2010-03-20
If you don't want metal or flimsy wood gates, consider this one. It's well made - my woodworker husband admired it.Unlike many others, it has a two way swing with automatic lock. If you have a large animal or child who could push it open, it also has a manual lock.Set up was a bit iffy - make sure you follow directions and measure! to get the swing right - it's not intuitive at first. We stubbed our toes for the first week, forgetting the base, but you get used to it.Can adhere to door opening with stickum pads, but we chose the option of using one screw per connection - only minimum 'damage' to door opening.

Features

• The Aluminum safety gate works great in high traffic areas, doorways, or at the bottom of stairs
• The Auto-Lock features a patented latch that allows rapid pass-through in either directionJust swing the gate shut and door closes automatically
• Has an optional stop bracket that prevents opening over a stairway for greater safety
• Gate wdith is adjustable 26"- 40" Height is 295" 8"
• The Auto-Lock is made of aluminum and is powder coated which results in a beautiful but tough gate

Reviews

Easy to install, easy to use

by D. Rodenborn from Fremont, CA USA on 2010-04-23
We've had no problems at all with this gate. It was easy to install, it's very solidly built, and it's very easy to open and close with one hand. Overall, a great gate.

Description

These extensions work with the Cardinal Auto-lock Gate to expand the size. Extensions come in two sizes, 10.5 inches and 21 3/4 inches. We recommend using a maximum of two extensions. Gate Extensions are available in white, and black.

Features

• Adds 10.5" to width of SS30A Stairway Special and MG15 Auto-Lock Gates
• Extensions available in white

Description

Securely clamps onto the functional panel of a sliding panel door Helps reduce the risk of injury to your infant, as well as damage to your sliding screen door Locking mechanism would be adjustable and located beyond the infant's reach Safety gate swings open in both directions, allowing easy entering and existing Gives visibility to sliding doors so child does not run into the sliding door Finally, there is a gate which allows us to feel comfortable opening the sliding door when an infant is around (never leave infants unattended). The Lock-n-Block is the only sliding glass door gate available on the market today! This gate adds a layer of protection while allowing full use of the screen door. Ideal for children, the Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate also provides a much-needed visual to help prevent kids from running into the glass or screen door. The Screen Manufacturers Association (SMA) states screens are not designed to keep children from falling out. The Lock-N-Block sliding door gate adds the extra layer of protection recommended by the Consumer Products Safety Council (CPSC)

Features

• Only available child safety gate for sliding doors; patent pending
• Use gate and screen door simultaneously
• Fits all standard 1" and 1.5" sliding glass doors; Steel construction
• Gate swings open in both directions
• 24 inches long by 30.5" high by 1" wide; 1 year manufacturer warranty defect

Reviews

Great Gate-Exactly What We Needed!

by Zach's Mom from on 2010-08-02
Our family is really getting our money's worth from this gate! Our house is situated so we can get a great breeze with the front door and sliding glass patio door open, but the flimsy sliding screen and 3 steps down to the patio were a little dangerous for our 17 month old. I was disappointed to think of a summer with the patio door kept closed, until I found this gate as an option. The gate is easy to install and remove-we didn't have any problem with scratching as other reviewers mentioned. It is sturdy, and our son is unable to open it. Does take 2 adult hands to push the pin, and lift the handle to open the gate, so hard to do if you're holding a child. Great purchase all around!

A standard no-frills gate

by Guest123 from on 2010-06-25
Does what its supposed to. Sturdy construction. Not too easy for a child to open which is what I was looking for. NEGATIVES - The gate has to be removed in order to close the sliding door. The clamps which attach to the sliding door have scratched the paint off my sliding doors - some simple rubber guards incorporated into the design of the clamp could have prevented this. Also, I live outside the US and it didnt really fit snugly onto my sliding door so sizing outside of the US may be an issue.

Description

These extensions work with the Cardinal Stairway Gate to expand the size. Extensions come in two sizes, 10.5 inches and 21 3/4 inches. We recommend using a maximum of two extensions. Gate Extensions are available in white, black, and brown.

Features

• Adds 21.75" to width of SS30A Stairway Special and MG15 Auto-Lock Gates
• Extensions available in black

Description

This extension will extend your Easy Use Open & Lock Gate, sold separately. Adds 4" to the gate.

Features

• Effectively expands your easy open and lock gate by giving it an additional 4" in width
• Very easy-to-install
• Made of hardwood construction
• Designed for use with the North States Easy Open & Lock Gate White