So far this gate is a live saver!!! I love that I can make this gate into different shapes and not just a circle or a square.  Its very sturdy and holds up nicely- no worried about my little ones knocking it over and hurting themselves. I use this to keep my kiddos in the living room and not having them get into the kitchen and go through the shelves when I have to step away.  Kiddos move quick- so this slows them down for sure. Love the look of the gate and its so sharp looking- not an old "plastic" looking gate.