The weight of furniture and televisions striking can cause injury to people of all ages. Still, it is dangerous for youngsters under the age of five. Because they are petite in stature, the furniture might overpower them, injuring them from head to toe.
Think about product design
Furniture that is built to be shorter, wider, deeper, and bottom-heavy is more stable: the furniture you get from your grandmother may be of this type. On the other hand, modern lightweight flatpack furniture, such as Ikea bookshelves and cabinets, are much lighter and doesn't always have a substantial base. So unless it's tethered, it could topple.
Anchor when possible
Anchoring kits for furniture and televisions secure an item by bolting or strapping it to a wall or other secure surface. Although freestanding furniture should be stable, anchoring can prevent falling if it starts to tip over. To avoid making a separate trip to the hardware shop, opt for furniture that comes with anchoring kits or straps.
Think about furniture placement
Accidents can be avoided by making your placement and use decisions.
Placing a piece of furniture on a thick or uneven carpet, the risk of it tipping increases.
Heavy goods, such as televisions, should not be placed on top of furniture designed to sustain their weight, making both pieces more unstable.
You should keep the heaviest objects at the bottom of drawers and shelves.
Use furniture in the way that it was designed to be used. For example, avoid leaning against furniture or standing on chairs and tables for support.
Don't tempt climbers
Climbing over furniture causes a lot of injuries in kids. The weight of a child standing on an open drawer or shelf shifts the child's center of mass forward, increasing the risk of toppling." The more intriguing the shelves are, the more stimulating it is for the youngster to climb them. Toys and lollipops should not be placed on high open shelves that could lure a kid into climbing.
