- Foot-pedal operated
- Gate swings open in both directions
- Fits all standard doorways 29" to 34" wide, and will fit openings up to 44" wide with Gate Extension Kits (sold separately)
- Pressure-mounted design that won't mar walls or doorways
Because of its simple "knee-knocker" mechanism, this Hands Free Gate
can do exactly what the name implies: be opened without having to use
your hands. Any parent occupied with little ones and all of their
necessities will quickly recognize this as a huge benefit. To operate,
simply press on the pedal with your toes and then bump the knee plate
with your knee. Closing is just a nudge in the opposite direction; you
will hear a click when the latch has caught, offering peace of mind
that it’s secure again.  |
| The convenient foot pedal is easy for adults, but difficult for children, to open. |
The pedal, knee plate, and hinges are designed so the gate can swing
open from either direction. Even smarter is that the gate is purposely
designed as easy-to-open for an adult, yet difficult for children. The
gate’s vertical bars curb curious toddlers from trying to climb over,
are spaced to help prevent painful accidents, and provide ample
visibility through to the other side.
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| Adjustable pressure mounts don’t require screws and won’t mark up your walls. |
Able to fit in standard doorframes (29" to 34" wide), the all-metal
safety gate is a pressure-mount device. Just twist the adjustable bolts
at each of the four corners to get a proper, secure fit in your
doorways. (If you have wider than standard doors, The First Years sells
extension kits separately that can accommodate up to 44-inch wide
openings.) It should be noted that this safety gate can be a little
unsteady when used at the outer limits of its range, so you may want to
consider an extension kit even if using in a standard doorway.
Before
you buy, there are two things to be aware of. One, the actual opening
for parents, kids, and/or pets to walk through is only about 18 inches
wide. Two, if you want to use this in a doorway and be able to close
the door, the foot pedal sticks out too far to allow this. For use with
children up to 24 months.
The 5"
extension kit (sold separately) attaches to the gate to accommodate doorways or other
openings up to 44" wide. The Hands-Free Gate fits doorways up to 34"
wide, so one extension will result in a total width of 39"" and two extensions will reach 44".