Nursery furniture safety is one of the top concerns for new parents. After all, even a small assembly mistake can put your baby at risk. In this post, we share six key points to check when you assemble a crib, a dresser and a wardrobe.
Nursery Furniture Safety: Crib Assembly
Tighten every screw on the crib fully. Also, check the spacing between the slats. For example, a gap wide enough for a baby’s head is dangerous. In addition, set the height of the mattress base to suit your baby’s age. Once your baby starts to pull up to stand, lower the base to its lowest level.
Anchor Dressers and Wardrobes to the Wall
Tip-overs are one of the biggest risks in a nursery. That is because children love to use drawers like steps. So we always anchor dressers and wardrobes to the wall. Also, choose wall plugs that suit your wall type, since drywall and concrete need different fixings.
- Use the anti-tip kit that comes with the furniture
- Pick wall plugs that match your wall
- Test each anchor with a firm pull
- Keep heavy items in the lowest drawers
Nursery Furniture Safety for Edges and Corners
Sharp corners can lead to small accidents. Therefore, fit soft guards on any pointed corners. In addition, add child locks to drawers and doors. This way, your baby cannot pinch a finger or reach the items inside.
Checks After Assembly
When you finish the assembly, check every joint by hand. Then rock the crib gently and listen for creaks or movement in the joints. Especially in the first months, tighten the screws again a few times. Daily use, after all, can loosen joints over time.
Where to Place the Furniture
Place the crib away from curtain cords and power outlets. Similarly, avoid putting furniture under a window, since children can climb it and reach the window. In short, good placement matters as much for nursery furniture safety as good assembly does.
Professional Help With Nursery Furniture Safety
You can leave the nursery setup to our team. As standard, we anchor furniture to the wall in our crib assembly and kids room furniture assembly services. Besides that, every job comes with a 6-month aftercare guarantee. For more general advice, read our tips on flat-pack assembly as well.
For background on baby beds, see the Wikipedia article on the infant bed. In the end, careful assembly and regular checks keep the nursery a calm, safe place for your baby.
