Well, I thought this would be a great gift for my parents as they have my nephews living with them who are 18 months, 3, and 5. The 18 month old has started climbing out of his crib and getting into everything. The gate lasted 15 minutes before the 18 month old climbed over it...another 15 before the three year old figured out how to open it. Wish it had worked a little better. Oh well will be returning it.