This baby gate worked well for us but didnt last long. We used it properly and had several different ones but they seemed to get stuck in itself. the gate did the job though so for the price and how long it lasted id say its worth buying

This gate works well and is quality made but I found it very difficult to open and close. Certainly not easy when my hands were full. I had to use both hands to open and close it. I went a bought a different one that was easier to manage with one hand.

Personally I have never had a problem with these gates. I have had these gates for 4 years without much problem. When installed at top of stairs with mounting brackets works just fine. My 4 year old has pulled hard on it and it doesn't open. Haven't tried it in a hallway or door frame though. The only complaint I have is that the side that slides is the side without the handle. Would be better with handle on sliding side of gate to make opening and closing one handed instead of needing two hands to close correctly.