Children have been seriously injured or killed from furniture falling on them. Furniture and televisions can fall if a child climbs or pulls on it. This includes:
bookcases
chests of drawers and wardrobes
cabinets
entertainment units
televisions
hall tables, buffets and sideboards.
How to prevent furniture from tipping over
The best way to stop furniture from tipping is by anchoring it to the wall.
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Tips to prevent accidents
Choose furniture with broad, stable bases instead of legs. They are less likely to tip if a child climbs onto them.
Test the furniture while you’re in the shop. Pull out draws and push down to check its stability, especially chest of drawers.
Use child-resistant locks on drawers. This stops children from opening them and climbing.
Secure unstable furniture to the wall with angle braces or anchors.
Choose tables that won’t tip over if a child climbs on them.
Choose thick toughened glass for glass tables.
Do not place remote controls, toys, food or other tempting items on top of the furniture. Children might climb to reach for them.