thread: Magnetic, self closing fly screens?

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    Magnetic, self closing fly screens?

    Does anyone have one of these? We wanted to steer clear of the screen doors because the springs can be a tad vigorous on a toddler's fingers. DD insists on leaving the door open constantly and bugs get in. A few Questions:
    ~How would they fare with a toddler? would they get shredded fast or are they pretty durable?
    ~What are they made out of- are they a heavy duty mesh or more a continuous curtaining style fabric?
    ~Do they work as good as the ad makes out or do you have to readjust them every now and then to line up?
    ~are the mounts strong or would they need extra reinforcing?

    Thanks in advance!
    CL

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    I will let you know CL - I have ordered some for similar reasons. I am a bit skeptical but will see how they go.

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    Pleasse do Nai! I was going to order some but I've had such a bad run with stuff breaking/not working of late that I thought I better research first. DD got her fingers jammed in the IL's screen door while we were visiting and I was seriously about to go get them x-rayed. It broke the skin and all. If we got a springless door then that'd just be left open too lol

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    We were looking at them too. I will be interested in finding out how they go.

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    oooh cool Nai, do let us know. I saw them the other day and as we live in the land of bugs and flies, wondered how effective they are.