Comments about Dreambaby Retractable Gate:

This gate was relatively easy to install on our stairway and thus far has been great. We knew it required two hands to open and close prior to purchasing it but thought that might benefit us because our daughter figures out how to operate things very quickly. She knows what she needs to do, but isn't strong enough to get the gate open herself, so for us, it's perfect!

Comments about Dreambaby Retractable Gate:

This is AMAZING! It is great for toddlers. My daughter in a matter of days could master our previous Summer's Infant gate. You absolutely get what you pay for regarding gates. This one is wonderful. I love being able to let my daughter run around upstairs but I know that she can't open the gate and go down stairs. Also, other people mentioned a clicking noise. If you read the manual and properly open and close it, there is NO issue. It does take some time getting used to. If you don't push and turn it properly it is a bit a of a struggle.

Comments about Dreambaby Retractable Gate:

We installed this gate on our deck to keep my 12 month old from falling down the 4 steps. First, we realized how much of a pain it is to open and close. It took us 2 hands and at least 30 seconds each time. You have to press a button, turn, then pull the gate and hook it on in two places on the other side.

Within 24 hours our 90 pound dog learned to squeeze his way through at the bottom. Because the fabric is somewhat stretchy, he was able to lift it a few inches and crawl through.

Then last night, after a week of having this gate, my 12 month old learned how to open it!!! It was closed properly, but she just pulled on it very methodically, in the right places, and she was quicker to open it than we are! I would say she opened it in 5 seconds total. We have a number of other Dream Baby gates in the house. They don't retract, but they work and they are cheaper.

Comments about Dreambaby Retractable Gate:

Its a great gate, easy to install.. and completely out of the way when not in use. The only complaint I have about this gate is that when it is opened it ratchets, LOUDLY.. and at the end of the day with the baby in bed, well we step over it on the steps rather than open it up and waking him.

Comments about Dreambaby Retractable Gate:

We have two, very steep staircases w/ not much "maneuvering room" at the top. Previously, we had a gate that mounted into the wall, with a door that swung open in the middle of the gate. Our old gate was such a hazard b/c there was a metal bar UNDER the swinging door part of the gate! So, try carrying a baby and not tripping over that bar. Plus, the old gate made it tough for "bigger" adults pass through. This Dreambaby gate was the perfect solution!! It's well-constructed, it scrolls all the way back when it's opened up (with nothing to trip on)! There's no way my little one could get her arms or legs stuck b/c there are no slats -- like our old gate. And believe me, this gate is sturdy!!!! Thank you Dreambaby and thank you Diapers.com [...]

Comments about Dreambaby Retractable Gate:

I enjoy the fact that you get 2 mounting units per gate. However, the instructions were horrible, but its pretty clear what steps you take to set it up. I also really like the fact that they are out of the way if not in use!