Overall rating: 4.5882354 / 5 from 34 reviews.
The Ingenuity The Doorway 42W Series Pet and Baby Gate is a highly regarded safety solution, praised for its sturdy construction, sleek design, and ease of installation. Customers appreciate its ability to securely contain children and pets, with features like auto-close and hold-open functions. The gate's modern color complements various home decors, and it fits openings from 28 to 42 inches wide.
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"One of the best gates I ever purchased. Its easy to set up and take down. We move it to room to room easily in case we need to use it for our baby or pet. We wipe it down with a wet wipe or wash cloth. It doesnt leave marks on the wall either. Its perfect and sturdy."
"I have had this gate through 2 grandchildren and it has always worked great. It is easy to install and very secure if the directions are followed. It's a shame that the 1 star reviews appear to be from people that fail to follow the instructions"
"I have three different gates (for different doorways/stairs) and this gate by far is my favorite. the design ease of setting up and functionality are all reasons why I enjoy this design."
"I bought this gate 2 years ago . I love the gate but it broke last year. I have trying to replace the piece that broke. It has been difficult to due. I have been trying for a year. 😒"
"I bought 2 of these secondhand. I don't know how long the previous owners had them but I've been using them at the top and bottom of my stairs for 6 months and they work perfectly! When they're not installed there is a large gap between the door and latch but that is Intentional to ensure the gates are installed properly. Once they're secured correctly the latch and door make contact. The tension screws are adjustable enough to handle the difference in width between the thick antique trim and walls of my house. My baby pulls and rattles on these gates and plenty of guests have yanked on them trying to open them and they haven't taken any damage. I can open them with one hand while holding my baby a laundry basket whatever. I love that they can stay open if you need them to. The design also blends in nicely with my historic house."
"We have been using this gate for about a month at the top of our stairs. It is really stylish and goes well with our decor. The only thing I don’t like about it’s appearance is that the lattice inlay is plastic while the rest of the gate is metal. I love the auto close feature for when my hands are full. You can also push it all the way open at it will lock it into place and keep it open. This gate has been a game changer for us allowing us to let our 16 month old roam more freely when we are all upstairs. Our 3. 5 year old has also accepted the boundary even though I know he would be able to open it if he tried. Also it was very easy to install."
"This gate is the perfect color to match the floors in our house. I love how sleek and modern it looks. The design of closing behind you is so perfect. I love how it also has the option to stay open if you need it to. It was extremely easy to set up the gate. The instructions were simple to follow and you have the option of mounting clips to the wall or pressing straight up against the wall. We opted to mount straight to the wall with out clips. I'd say it was a 10 minute set up. It is very easy to open and close for an adult but a child is unable to open it. I have a 3 year old as well as a 16m old and neither are able to open at this time. I am using this to keep the children out of the laundry room and it also keeps out dogs in. We haven't has any issues with the gate in the time we've had it. I would highly recommend this to a friend. It is seriously the best gate I've seen on the market."
"I really like this baby gate! Very sturdy yet attractive as well. The auto close and hold open features are wonderful. Installation was a breeze and the little ones are kept safely away from the stairs."
"I have had this baby gate for over a month now and it’s a great product. I like that it has such an array of sizing options and the smaller walk through gate makes it so much easier to keep a tight fit with easy access to the other side. We were using a different gate that we had to remove the entire gate or step over every time we passed so this has been a game changer! My daughter is a climber but the construction of this makes that difficult plus the added height helps keep her contained."
"At first I thought the gate wasn't going to install properly and then I realized I hadn't followed the directions exactly as written! If you follow them to a T then it installs flawlessly. The gate works excellently and is very solid. Definitely keeps my kiddos out and in depending on where I need them to be. My only complaint is that the decoration panel (which is basically the center of the entire door) is a pliable plastic; I think it would look nicer if metal. Hopefully it holds up over time and doesn't break which would render this thing useless."