I got this in the event that my dog got bigger, she could still make it into the kitchen. But I hate it. Unlike other gates that close automatically behind you, this one you have to physically shut yourself. And it only swings open one way. Very inconvenient if I have a baby or groceries in my hand. This would be good for like a grandparents house or somewhere baby would come to visit, or for people who wouldnt use it everyday, in my opinion.