Evenflo Position & Lock Baby Gate, Pressure-Mounted, Farmhouse Collection

Love the farmhouse look of this gate!

This work great to keep my mischievous dog contained.My German shepherd figured how to get over his regular gate and I needed an extension. I placed this one above, and it worked perfectly. Great value, and it arrived quicker than what was scheduled. It seems very sturdy and easy to use.I can feel more confident now that my dog will be safe while I’m away.

I purchased the Evenflo Position & Lock Baby Gate with hopes of finding a simple, budget-friendly solution to secure my home for a puppy. While the gate does the job, there are several drawbacks that make it far from ideal.Pros:Affordable: This is one of the most budget-friendly gates available, which might appeal to those looking for a temporary solution.Aesthetic Design: The farmhouse-style finish adds a touch of charm and blends well with rustic or neutral home decor.Pressure-Mounted: It’s easy to install without the need for tools or drilling into walls.Cons:Flimsy Build: The materials feel cheap, and the gate doesn’t provide the robust security I was expecting. It feels like it could be easily dislodged with minimal pressure.Lacks Durability: After a few uses, the locking mechanism seems to loosen, making me question its long-term reliability.Not Ideal for Active Kids or Pets: If you have a determined toddler or an energetic pet, this gate might not hold up.While this gate might work for light-duty use or as a temporary solution, it’s not a product I would recommend for households needing reliable, heavy-duty protection. If safety and durability are top priorities, I would suggest investing in a more solidly built option.

I really wanted to love this baby gate. The dark wooden and black color scheme is beautiful and fits perfectly with my home. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end.The locking mechanism is terrible—it’s not smooth at all and takes way too much effort to operate. On top of that, the gate doesn’t align well with the walls, making it feel unstable and unreliable. I would not trust this to keep any space secure or to protect my child from potential dangers.As much as I appreciate the aesthetic, safety is the top priority when it comes to baby gates, and this one just doesn’t deliver. I can’t recommend it to any parent who values security and ease of use.

I have the older model with the metal bracket that you push down onto the bar to secure. At first I thought this new version didn't work at all, it didn't make sense until I viewed the product videos. Now that I know the plastic guard slides off the wooden end to adjust and then slides back to secure, I will keep it. I would just say progress is sometimes not progress....much prefer the older model. The plastic guard is a bit finnicky to work with, imo. However, all other options require installation and rather intricate adjustment (you almost need 2 people to secure most other kinds in place). So this is the best option for something quick and simple. You can even use 2 or 3 in a doorway, positioned one above the other, to secure a cat in a room. At least, in theory....will be trying that out today :)

This is a perfect gate to use for dogs. I use it to keep the dog in the bathroom. You can always move it up for bigger dogs.

Beautiful finish and functions well. Easy to put up and stable. Also easy to open for adults.

The old version was soooo much better. The new locking mechanism is a pain in the you know what to use. I much prefer the old one where the clasp just clipped down onto the bar.Sometimes if the doorway is between 2 notch sizes, you need to go very slowly when pushing the bar down to get the tension right. Be careful, push too much and the bar will snap in half.For the price, it's ok. Evenflow, if you read this, go back to the old clasp, whoever thought this was a good idea needs to be fired.