Your little one is precious, so safety is the first thing to keep in mind when shopping for furniture. Follow the guide below to ensure that you make all the safety considerations before making the purchase.
1. General Guidelines
– Read the label and check if the product meets the US Consumer Safety Commission standard for the particular furniture type or model – products especially for babies and young kids require this rating
– Consult the US Consumer Safety Commission website for any furniture recall to know what to avoid when buying a specific furniture
– Look at the furniture construction. Make sure it is sturdy, durable and rated to carry your childs weight, size or age
– Avoid furniture with rough or sharp edges. This is an obvious hazard to your child. If you cannot avoid such, buy corner or edge guards from Home Depot and install it before letting your child use the piece of furniture
2. Prevent Furniture From Tipping Over
– Anchor furniture to the wall or floor to ensure that they do not tip over on the kid. Children are very adventurous and they always want to climb, conquer and...