a fix of a pedal. you can easily move around without the hassle of always using your hands in the process. one of the things we really love about this pressure mounted baby gate is that you can open it with either your hand or your foot. it has a child proof design no matter which way you open it. you have to slide the foot lever and press down to unlock the gate or you can simply open the gate by unlocking the child lock with your hand. anyway, both ways are fine and your little one won't be able to figure out how to open this barrier. this 