We got this gate to go around our pellet stove insert and hearth. We did not have any issues with the joints, you just can't unbend the sections without loosening them first. If you do that, you will be fine. We mounted it to the walls as well, very easy, and it was a perfect fit around the brick hearth (one section on each side and 4 in the front, one is the gate so filling the stove is super easy) my son pulls himself up on it and shakes it like crazy and it barely budges. Would definitely recommend.

This gate diffently deserves a 5 star rating. Its not only adjustable to fit most spaces to keep your curious toddler safe but its also keeps my dog out of trouble. My son is a problem solver and at 1 yrs old has figured out how to open other gates but he's not able to open this one. Same goes for my little dog who climes over other gates but with this gate he can't. I also love that its attractive and not an eye sore.

I was looking for something that would keep my son from getting into places that can hurt himself. This gate is so long it can create a large playing area without him feeling trap in a kiddie corner. Sturdy even without screw it to the wall. I would highly recommend this well worth the worth the money

This thing gets the job done - but we had to buy dowels and zip tie them to the structure to keep it from bending. The plastic joints are pathetic, a 25-lb 18 month old kid can just throw his weight against it and bend / break the joints out of position. My son was able to just push on the joints until the gate changed shape enough to let him reach through the bars and get at the entertainment center. It's still a good, long set of bars, but just be prepared to reinforce it if you need it to hold up against smart kids or smart dogs with some weight to them. You can also only set it up one way. The partitions are removable, but you can only remove them 2 at a time due to the joint design.

The gate appears to be okay, but it’s clear that the one they shipped to us was one that someone was returned. We had actually purchased this same gate in the past, so we know how it is packaged and what comes with it. It was in a different box and some of the fasteners were missing, and others we’re packed differently than in this gate when brand new.

We have a large deck, approximately 18' x 24' and we have two large openings for steps. We wanted to block off those openings so our one year-old granddaughter could use the entire deck as her playard without any concerns. She loves it, she surveys the entire yard, can play out there by herself or with her cousins without any concerns. I was able to get it in place the day it arrived and it was very easy to set-up. I needed to move one panel from one set to cover the larger gap on the other side and it was very easy to remove and reinstall.

This gate is excellent. It is all metal (plastic knobs and wall attachments) but is sturdy. I used longer screws to attach to the wall, but on the wooden post at the bottom of the stairs, I used 2 large zip cords so I didn't have to make holes in the wood. The door is easy to swing open and operate if you do not use the added locking system. You just lift the lever, walk thru, then push it down again. But if your child figures that out, just use the locking system that is already attached. It is hard to pull back then lift the latch for the kids, but big kids and grown ups can do it easy enough. I really recommend this gate system. You can remove some of the gate sections if you need it shorter or want to move it into different shapes. This is very well made and strong. Best gate I ever bought. I have 4 grandchildren in my home ages 9, 4, 2 and 18 months every day. This gate system can also be used unattached to any wall by making it into a circle. Good for use with kids and pets. I have used this for 1 month so far. I did end up moving this gate off the stair bottom and onto the space between the wet bar and the left side of the bottom of the stairs to keep my youngest grandbaby from going into the downstairs bathroom, the laundry room (it has a cat box in there too), up the stairs and the entire front room. Moving it was much better for keeping my grandson in the family room area where we do most of our sitting, watching tv and the kids toy box.

I’ve used Regalo baby gates in the past and always liked them, easy to set up and use. Not this 4-1…no extra parts included, definitely cannot be configured to your needs easily at all and the gate handle to open and close it is difficult to use. Usually takes to hands to open. Very disappointed in this model and feel it was a waste of money. I need to find a better replacement.

My 2 year old girl has broken several of the welds (yes, where the metal connects to metal) in several areas. The locking mechanisms on the connections are not strong enough and have too much play to hold the gate in place. She was able to disable the child safety latch on the gate within 2 weeks. The door doesn't swing closed on its own. I bought this 4 months ago, and it is trashed. Don't waste your money. Also, I paid 30 bucks from the company to get extra mounting hardware and it took 8 weeks to get to to me. By the time I had time to evaluate the gate, the return period is over. You get what you pay for. The North States version of this gate is much better quality and the door swings closed. I have a family member who has a gate that has similar features to it, and it is much better quality . Plus, their expanding hardware only costs 8 dollars instead of 30.

We have a wood burning stove in our living room. We use it to heat half our house in the winter time. We also have a 14 month old grandson who is big for his age (33" tall and about 30 lbs.), very curious, and is on a mission to seek and destroy all things labeled "child proof." Not a great combination, right? Well, this was the perfect solution. It was easy to install and held up to all the shaking, leaning on, and other "testing" our toddler tried. Once he figured out he couldn't knock it down, toss it around, or climb it, he was no longer interested. Our living room is toasty warm and our grandson is safe from harm. I also feel better knowing that our older dogs can't cozy up too close to the stove anymore.