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Comment on Evenflo Top-of-Stair Gate, Wood, Xtra Tall by Will Bailey

Will Bailey — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:03:35 +0000

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Very easy to install, great for pets as well as kids, January 25, 2012

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This review is from: Evenflo Top-of-Stair Gate, Wood, Xtra Tall (Baby Product)

This is a solid gate that looks good installed, much better than a plastic one. And as long as the kid - or the pet - doesn't repeatedly throw a shoulder into it, it will hold up well. Also make sure the mounting points are solid, not just sheetrock.

I was nervous this would be difficult to install. I was relieved to find the paper template that was easy to tape to the wall that showed exactly where to drill the holes for the upper hinge-plate in relation to the lower template (each set of marks at either end of the long strip of paper). After that it was easy to install the anchor plates following the directions provided.

I would suggest that you tilt the paper template just slightly so the gate is at a barely perceivable angle so it swings open and stays open when not latched.

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Comment on Evenflo Top-of-Stair Gate, Wood, Xtra Tall by Best Mom

Best Mom — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:28:22 +0000

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Great gates, September 28, 2011

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This review is from: Evenflo Top-of-Stair Gate, Wood, Xtra Tall (Baby Product)

Only had them for a few days. Easy to install, A lil heads up: install the bottom piece of the side with the latch first. So for the price they are great. I have one in my kitchen walkway which is wide and one on the top of my stairs. Love them, wish i had got them sooner. By the way they said it would take 6 to 8 weeks but I got them in less than two weeks. I paid 33 bucks but they do have the same ones on here for i think 40 plus shipping.

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Comment on Evenflo Top-of-Stair Gate, Wood, Xtra Tall by D. Hamman

D. Hamman — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:54:44 +0000

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Decent Gate, December 10, 2011

D. Hamman (WAVERLY, KS, US) -

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This review is from: Evenflo Top-of-Stair Gate, Wood, Xtra Tall (Baby Product)

This gate works alright. It is a little hard to walk through because you have to unlatch the gate, then slide it over slightly, then swing it out of the way. This would be alright, but it is sometimes hard to slide the gate, depending on the width it is set at (it will sometimes get stuck while sliding over). Also, if you were thinking about staining this gate to match your decor (like I did), I thought I would let you know that the hardware is riveted on from the factory. This means you will have to try to stain around (and under) it. Overall, the gate is high quality, built solid, and looks nice installed. It isn't that bad to walk through once you get used to using it. I am just not sure if I would put it in any high traffic areas you will be walking though often.

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Comment on North States Superyard Play Yard, Classic XT by Kendra Gehring "nursing student/mama of 2"

Kendra Gehring "nursing student/mama of 2" — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:35:48 +0000

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This has been wonderful, September 5, 2007

Kendra Gehring "nursing student/mama of 2" (Kentucky, USA) -

This review is from: North States Superyard Play Yard, Classic XT (Baby Product)

When our 2nd kiddo started getting mobile, I knew it was time to kid-proof the great room. Problem is, our great room is just that - great, as in large. The doorways are wide, the floor space is large, and our very curious 9-month-old was eager to explore every nook and cranny. Our older daughter wasn't quite as curious at this stage, plus we were living in a different house at that time, so we were faced with a new challenge of creating a safe play area for the baby.

One day I had the idea of getting a play yard for the great room, instead of covering/blocking every single potential "hazard" (the entertainment cabinet, the CD tower, etc.). I ventured to Babies R Us and found this play yard and the extension kit (2 extra panels) and bought it. I set it up at home and have been happy with it ever since.

For awhile, I used it in its totally enclosed state, but the baby didn't like being separated from the rest of us. I tinkered with it and came up with a way to keep her out of trouble, while still allowing her access to us - right now, it's in a large arc shape with one end butting up against the couch, the other end butting up against a chair. She has plenty of room to play (I keep her toys in there with her) but she can't get out or get to any "dangerous" stuff in the great room.

As for looks, yeah, our great room isn't company-ready right now. But we have a 4 year old and a 10-month-old in the house, so the house isn't pristine anyway (my house is CLEAN, just not always NEAT...ha ha). I figure it's temporary, until she's old enough to know to not touch certain things. Besides, we don't have company, except for family, so the unattractive-ness of the play yard isn't an issue here. Even so, I'd gladly overlook the ugliness of it just for the convenience and benefits it provides.

When the time comes that we no longer have to use this for the kiddo, I'll probably hang onto it, either to offer up to friends/relatives someday, or to keep as a puppy play yard for the future.

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Comment on North States Superyard Play Yard, Classic XT by M & J with twins

M & J with twins — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:37:03 +0000

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Not really for children, July 2, 2008

M & J with twins (Lake Champlain, NY) -

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I purchased two of these gates for my twins with hopes of connecting them together forming a rectangle around their existing play mat. This product certainly could not perform that function. My 10m/os tipped it over immediately. Then we tried the gates as advertised, individually as hexagons, and they still were able to move them.

The worst part was trying to return them. They were placed in one order, but Amazon shipped them as two. When requesting a 'call tag' to retrieve them, they only picked up one box. The other remained on my front porch. Multiple emails and calls finally rid me of the other gate and I received my refund.

I ended up buying two Kidco Playdens PD10. They connected together in the 8' X 4' configuration I needed (I called Kidco first to make sure), there is two swinging entries, it is very sturdy, it is taller than the Superyard, and they can not climb it. This solution costs more, but was really my only option.

For children of the age where they are challenging their standing and climbing skills, I would keep moving when looking at this product.

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Comment on North States Superyard Play Yard, Classic XT by Jeddy 3

Jeddy 3 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:55:59 +0000

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For what it is, it's good., February 3, 2007

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This review is from: North States Superyard Play Yard, Classic XT (Baby Product)

I bought this as a playpen substitute. It's as advertised, so I don't have any complaint about the quality, but up close it looks even cheaper than it does in the photo. The person who said it looks like a dog kennel nailed it. So if you're looking for something that will go well with the decor in your living room, don't bother with this.

The way it looks doesn't bother me that much; what does bother me is that my son, by the age of 12 months, had learned how to push this thing around. It doesn't anchor to anything, so he started to shove it all over the living room, making it tip and generally creating chaos. My solution was to attach those removable non-marring 3M "Command" hooks to the wall and tie coated wire around them, then lash that wire to the play yard. It doesn't look beautiful, that's for sure, but it works; the play yard doesn't budge any more. If your little one is walking, you too will have to jury-rig a solution to their tendency to push the yard around and even lift it if they're strong enough.

I also recommend you get those colorful interlocking foam tiles to put under the play yard; it makes the play area a bit safer. Amazon sells the "Edushape" brand, but you can get various brands just about anywhere.

All in all, it's not an elegant solution, but weary parents who need a break will love it with all its flaws.

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Comment on Evenflo Position and Lock Wood Safety Gate by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:15:21 +0000

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

Simple and effective, October 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Evenflo Position and Lock Wood Safety Gate (Baby Product)

This is the best gate for us. I am reluctant to use gates that screw into the walls, but also wanted something effective. This gate is simple easy to use and depending on the tension you select, really does the job of blocking little ones from dangerous areas. Very light and portable as well.

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Comment on Evenflo Position and Lock Wood Safety Gate by "missymouse74"

"missymouse74" — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:21:38 +0000

32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

Good Gate, but Not for my son, July 10, 2001

"missymouse74" (Toledo, OH) -

This review is from: Evenflo Position and Lock Wood Safety Gate (Baby Product)

We chose this gate based on its price and ease of use. My in-laws had one for their other grandchildren. It fits well in our doorway and seems very secure. I can release it easily, or step over it if necessary. I also liked the fact that it required no hardware mounting into the wall or doorway, since I live in an apartment with a picky landlord. However, my son (10months, with 8 teeth) likes to chew on EVERYTHING, including this gate. ... I think this one would work for him quite well once he gets out of the chewing stage. He has also bitten off a few small pieces of wood which makes me nervous. This is a good gate for those whose children don't gnaw on everything in sight.

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Comment on Evenflo Position and Lock Wood Safety Gate by azriel

azriel — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:14:24 +0000

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

Great for infants, not good for persistent toddlers, January 25, 2002

azriel (California, USA) -

This review is from: Evenflo Position and Lock Wood Safety Gate (Baby Product)

I highly recommend this for younger walkers and crawlers because it really is a strong gate. As your child gets to the age where he learns how to climb, however, beware because the mesh gives little ones a good foot hold. Even though my nephew learned how to climb over the gate, it never fell over (due to his weight) - proof that it is an extremely sturdy product despite the fact that it latches on due to pressure alone! So I give it a four. It's a great product for the price you pay but it is not perfect in design. Oh, and another thing, try not to let your little ones watch you set up the gate... they learn real fast once their problem solving capabilities kick in!

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