I purchased this gate a few months ago, and it's been great. It does its purpose to keep the baby out of the hallway. However, i will say the two year old climbs it, but to be fair he climbs EVERYTHING. The gate stands at 23 inches tall, so it makes it easy to step over for parents, if you're unable to step over for some reason the gate is very easy to remove. Just lift up on the bar, and it releases the pressure so you can remove the gate. For the price, i really don't have any complaints. It's sturdy, and gets the job done. Also seems to fit most doorways.