Munchkin Maxi-Secure Pressure Fit Safety Gate review

The Munchkin Maxi-Secure Pressure Fit Safety Gate is a fabulous pick for baby-proofing your home. The specially designed Munchkin four point pressure fit frame means that the gate does not require drilling to the wall, whilst providing a solid pressure fitting when in position for complete peace of mind. The clever pressure indicator provides you with visual assurance that the gate is installed correctly, keeping your little explorer safe at all times. The wider walk through is practical as you have more space as you pass through the baby gate, ideal if your hands are full with baby, shopping or holding the washing basket.

Awards

The Maxi-Secure Pressure Fit Safety Gate won Bronze in the Mother&Baby Awards 2024 for Best Safety Product. It's super helpful for keeping your little one out of places they shouldn't be, especially for their own safety. The squeeze and lift handle is easy to manage whilst remaining safe and secure, and there's even an optional additional lock near the base of the gate for extra security. Read on to find out what our testers though when they used the gate in their own homes!

Testing the Munchkin Maxi-Secure Pressure Fit Safety Gate

"I have used supermarket own brand stair gates and although this one is slightly more expensive than those, it is 100% worth the money," said one Mother & Baby tester. They found it to be secure, sturdy and easy to fit, particularly praising the way it gives you peace of mind that your child is safe. "The tools were provided to fit the gate, which makes life a lot easier and quicker too!" they said. They loved that the gate isn’t flimsy and feels robust so you can rest assured that determined toddlers can’t shake the gate open or loose, and were happy that it can be extended in size too, so could fit various size doorways or stairways.

One of our testers found that the gate feels very solid and well made. They told us that "Munchkin is a well known brand and this gate lives up to the standard I would expect from such a big name brand. It does not need to be drilled into place which would make it a great option for renters or people who do not want to start making holes in their walls". Still, they did have some issues, stating that unfortunately installation was quite tricky. Despite claims from the manufacturer stating otherwise, they found that they needed two hands to open and close it and the bar across the bottom is painful if you step on it.

A different tester actually told us that the Maxi-Secure Pressure Fit Safety Gate was extremely easy to fit and is also very easy to open and close when in use, so it may depend on placement. "There is an extra lockable feature at the bottom of the gate which gives extra peace of mind knowing it is extra locked and safe when not in use," said the parent, going on to say "I will happily recommend this safety gate to anyone with children or even pets".

Another tester used the Maxi-Secure Pressure Fit Safety Gate at the top of our stairs to prevent their daughter from accessing the stairs without our supervision, and reported that it had been a great addition to their house, as they were able to find peace of mind that she is safe when playing upstairs. "The assembly and installation was pretty straightforward which was very handy as I'm sure most parents have a hectic household!" claimed the parent.

One parent needed a baby gate to stop their 14-month old, who had recently started exploring on their feet, from accessing parts of the house and stairs. "I wanted a gate that's easy to use but also strong enough so he wouldn't pull it over or open it," said the tester, going on to praise the Munchkin gate by saying "this gate does both, my little boy has tried pressing the handle a few times but the mechanism is perfect for him not to open".

"It’s an absolutely essential safety product!" claimed another tester, who found that, particularly with an older child who can open doors, they cannot rely on simply closing a door to keep the walking toddler from escaping a room. They loved the peace of mind the gate provided, allowing them to be confident that even if their children do make it out of the room, at least they can’t try and climb the stairs and risk getting hurt.

"This is a solid design and proves to deter my daughter from trying to open it," stated another parent. "We as a family particularly like the extra safety feature at the bottom of the gate, with the double latches that secures the gate in place. This is great for when our daughter tries to pull on the gate, this feature gives further peace of mind."

Final thoughts

Munchkin Maxi-Secure Pressure Fit Safety Gate is assembled and ready to install in less than 5 minutes. This product ensures parents that their child will be safe with 2 locks, one being an optional second lock at the base of the date. This gate is ideal for doorways and the bottom of the stairs and can be adjusted to fit openings.

Stephanie Spencer is the Hub Editor at Mother&Baby and first-time mum to a little boy. She is also a proud auntie to four nieces and nephews. With a particular interest in health, she loves discovering products that make parent’s lives easier.