A critical part of ensuring your home is baby-proof involves giving special attention to furniture and cabinets. Items such as shelves, wall units, dressers, televisions, and bookcases pose a potential hazard for curious little ones trying to climb them.
One study, published today in Injury Epidemiology, found that children younger than 6 years of age accounted for 70% of furniture and TV tip-over injuries, with a peak at 2 years old. Almost half (47%) of all injuries were to the head or neck.
To prevent these incidents, consider having any unstable furniture repaired, or better yet, secure uncertain pieces to the wall. Do not forget to include Anti-Tip Furniture Straps to your baby-proofing checklist. (This version has 4.5/5 and 876 reviews on Amazon.) Large pieces of furniture tipping over can have considerable weight and force, posing a serious risk to toddlers and small children, sometimes leading to fatal injuries.
It's in a baby's nature to explore, and they're especially drawn to stairs and railings. Baby gates at the top and bottom of stairs are essential, and so is a Mesh Protective Railing Guard for wide rail openings. This version offers a universal design that stretches an impressive 15 feet to cover most railings, balconies, patios, and stairs. (It has 4.6/5 and 501 reviews on Amazon.)
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