Can a 3 1/2 year old easily open this? I have a 13 month old that I want to keep out of the bathroom, but I want my 3 yr old to get in and out.
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Absolutely. My 3 yo has no problem disengaging it from either side of the door. (Just make sure you place it on the door at a height that your older one can reach, but the little one cannot.)
1145078
Definitely easy for a child to open :) sometimes I have to push it back on a little just so it latches but it is so easy to put on even. I have a child who just turned 3 and he can do it!
1145079
My daughter had just turned four when we got this and I dont remember her having any problems opening it. After finding my 14 month old standing in the toilet for the third time, I decided to purchase this and it had been wonderful. One of my best purchases ever.
1145080
yes. my three yr old can open the door. he can bang hard enough and the door opens. the latch doesn't grip well enough on the frame.
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yes. Your 13 month old could open it from one side (the other would be harder but doable). I would just keep it high enough on the door that the 3 year old can reach it, but not the 13 month old.
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It just depends on how high you put the latch. This product is designed to make entry difficult by keeping the latch out of reach. Is is very easy to open so yes a 3 year old could manipulate it if you put it low, but in that case you're just not using it properly. We really love this product and highly recommend it.
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If you show your 3.5 year old how to use it, and put it at a height on the door where the older child can reach it but the younger child can't, your older child should have no problem getting in and out of the bathroom.
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If you lock the gate, I don't think a 3-yr old could open it. The Hook/catch is rounded and requires you to squeeze it to get it open. I am over 70 and I sometimes have difficulty with it. Otherwise, it works great.
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This potty will suit 2years to for sure 3 years. But if your little onw is ready you can try before 2. Its a very petite seat and works very well with toddlers. They are not afraid of the opening.
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Your 21 month old should be just fine to get up. I had no problems with my daughter using it.
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The other answer is correct......you should know that if you have a strong child or one older that 2 they can still open it easily.
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We have a 7month old and his 2 sister like to get in the baby cave. As we call it and play with him. He is able to stand and walk around in it with no problems. Door latches well on out side. He also enjoys playing with activity center
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Yes, the door can not be shut all the way. There is a gap of about 2 inches at all times. However, it works great and your child will not be able to open the door or accidentally get his fingers caught.
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My 15 month old can still get in hers but honestly, we've hardly used it since she started walking 3 months ago. So if you see your son walking soon, maybe not worth it unless you're going on a trip somewhere and don't have anything else.
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The thingie on the end (yep, I'm mechanically inclined!!) can be pretty tight if it is fitting tightly on the place you're putting it. I'm not sure if a 3-year old could unlock it or not (my son is now 25 and I don't remember back that far!). Also, putting it at the top to stop the window from opening may be enough height to keep it out of reach. To be honest, I'd give it a try, maybe start with one and see what you think. I just know I feel secure in my house alone, with my windows open to let air in and not worry that someone can get in. I love these!
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I don't think they will be able to easily open it. It needs to be lifted up in order to open and it is pretty heavy for a child. I have a 3 year old and there's no way she can open it.
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My nephew is 3 and he gets in it when he comes over.--has no problem getting in and out of it.
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Many 4 month old infants can't support their head, back to sit up let alone use a toilet/potty. My child is nearly 4 yr old. I feel this is best intended for a child capable of walking to the bathroom on its own.
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I would be worried they could slip their arms out too easily at the size most 3-6 month babies are. I would not recommend them until they were closer to 2 or older.
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Sherry, If you are able, I would keep it out of reach of small children. To get into it, you would usually use the " key" that simply turns something that looks like a flat head screw on the bottom of the unit . One twist opens the lock and then you turn the unit right side up, press in on the latch and open it. Sometimes it doesn't easily open so I try again, but usually it will open relatively easily. The difficulty could be compared to a prescription bottle with a safety cap- and we know some kids can figure out how to open those
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I can't say for sure if a 4-year old can open it. I can tell you that my almost 3-year old cannot, and that it is hard for me to open. In fact, it is the hardest gate to open of the 3 we have. It is also quite noisy.
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No...which is a big pitfall for me! My daughter (17 months) and all the other daycare kiddos I watch (between 16 months and 24 months) just crawl inside, put their hands on the wall of the tent, and run across the floor with it :-/ I had to pack this tent away for later and buy a smaller tent with a floor so it's more difficult to shove over.
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The child and age of child would be a consideration but my 3yo hasn't even attempted as far as I know. It would be very difficult in my opinion. We never open them when he is in the room. Since he can see through them, he probably hadn't seen any need to try. I feel very secure with them.