The Evenflo soft and wide baby gate is a multipurpose gate.  I like that is can be reduced in size to fit multiple areas.  It can be used for both pets and children.  I have both and use it as a gate for our play area. It takes awhile to figure out the setup and how to adjust the springs to hold it in place.  However, once you understand the concept it is very easy to move around and adjust.  It is a sturdy gate and the mesh material is soft.  It is easy to take off the material piece for washing which is a super plus compared to other brands. The down side to this product is that you must remove it from the wall when you enter the space.  The upside is that this gate is harder for creative children to figure out how to crawl over or under it! Overall I like the design and  I would recommend it for purchase. I received this item as a participant in the stellar product testing panel.