Furniture safety
How canyou keep children safe from furniture tip-overs?
If children climb on furniture, it can tip over and cause serious harm. Young children may pull themselves up on a TV stand or other furniture and risk injury. It is important to secure furniture and follow safety advice to keep your home safe.
What steps can youI take to secure furniture and prevent accidents?
- Secure furniture like shelves, desks, and drawers to a wall using safety straps or L-brackets
- Follow the safety instructions provided with the furniture. If you have questions, contact the seller or manufacturer for advice
- Fit any safety devices provided with the furniture according to the manufacturer’s instructions
- You can find drawer stops, safety straps, and L-brackets at shops that sell baby and children’s furniture, as well as hardware and DIY shops. Ask a salesperson for help if you need advice
- Do not put a TV or other heavy objects on top of a chest of drawers or any furniture not designed to hold a TV
- Place heavy items close to the floor on shelves or in the lowest drawers
- Avoid putting items like toys or remote controls on top of furniture, as children may try to reach them
- Children are curious and do not understand danger. If your child can see something, they may try to get it
- Do not let children climb or hang onto drawers, doors, or shelves
