Anchoring televisions and heavy furniture is one of the most crucial baby proofing actions. On average, two children die each year and hundreds more injured because of toppling furniture and televisions. Children under 10 years old are most at risk, and more than half of tip-over injuries involve a child under 4 years old.
Furniture edging and bumpers are a soft padding that covers sharp furniture edges and corners. This reduces the risk of bumps and bruises for a toddler.
TV Safety Straps and Anchors
TV Safety Straps are designed to help prevent accidental push overs of televisions onto toddlers and children.
L Brackets for Furniture
L Brackets are a durable and strong option for heavy furniture such as a bookcase, mirror, chest of drawer, hall table or any piece of furniture that may tip or be easily pulled over.
Outlet Plugs
Outlet Plugs are placed into unused power outlets to prevent curious toddlers from inserting foreign objects into the source of dangerous electrical currents.
Lever Door Lock
The Lever Door Lock helps prevent children accessing potentially dangerous areas such as laundries, garages and other rooms.
Two Way Door Stop
The Two-Way Door Stop holds the door in a safe position as the rubber feet keep the door stop in place on almost any kind of floor.
Foam Door Stoppers
Foam Door Stoppers help prevent finger injuries that can occur when doors slam and also reduce the potential for a child to be unexpectedly locked in a room.
Corner Safety Guards & Protectors
Foam Corner Bumpers help protect on the go children from nasty injuries that can occur from a fall into a hard, sharp bench, table or furniture corner.
Furniture Anchors & Furniture Straps
Furniture Straps are designed to prevent furniture from tipping over on your child if they climb or pull on it.
FAQs: Furniture Anchors and Edging
What furniture should be anchored to the wall for a baby?
Anchor anything tall, top-heavy or climbable: chests of drawers, bookshelves, wardrobes, TV units and toy storage. Professional furniture strap installation secures each piece so it cannot tip when a child pulls on a drawer or climbs a shelf.
At what age should I anchor furniture?
Before your baby starts pulling up to stand, usually from around six to nine months. Tip-over risk peaks in the toddler years, when children use drawers and shelves as steps, so it pays to have everything secured before climbing begins.
How do I secure a TV so it cannot tip over?
Fit TV safety straps and anchors that fix the television to the wall or to a securely anchored cabinet. Flat screens are top-heavy and easily pulled forward, so the TV unit it sits on should be anchored too.
Can furniture be anchored into plasterboard?
Not on its own. Plasterboard fixings can pull out under the weight of a falling piece of furniture. Anchors should go into a wall stud or solid masonry, which is why professional installation matters. Read more on why anchoring furniture is a crucial step in baby proofing.
Can I anchor furniture in a rental property?
Yes, in most cases. Under NSW tenancy law, landlords cannot unreasonably refuse consent to secure furniture to non-tiled walls for child safety. L brackets for furniture leave only small, patchable holes when you move out.
Do corner protectors for babies actually work?
Yes. They soften the sharp edges of coffee tables, benches and hearths that sit at a toddler’s head height. Choose clear corner safety guards that stay firmly attached, since a guard a child can peel off becomes a choking hazard.
How do I stop a door slamming on my baby’s fingers?
A door stopper keeps the door from closing fully. Foam door stoppers slip over the edge of the door, while a two way door stop holds a door open in either direction. Both are quick to fit and need no drilling.
Do I need power outlet covers if my outlets have switches?
Yes. Wall switches do not stop a child pushing objects into the socket. Properly fitted outlet plugs that block unused power points prevent this, and should be sized so a baby cannot pull them out and put them in their mouth.
Safety walk through
Your First Steps Safe Steps consultant will perform a complete walk through of your home and provide a detailed and itemised recommendation.
Safety Consultation
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Fast install
Your First Steps Safe Steps safety consultant will install the equipment safely and correctly on the same day as your consultation.
Experienced team
With a plethora of experience in the industry, you can rest assured that we are the experts and will baby proof your home safely and effectively.
