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8 of the best childproofing products for furniture and TVs 2024
HOW TO CHILDPROOF FURNITURE
Edge and corner guards
Sharp corners and edges of furniture can injure a child who runs into or falls onto them. Edge and corner guards are usually made from soft foam which is secured to the furniture with a strong adhesive. For the edges, it often comes in a roll, which can be cut to size.
Anti-tip furniture straps
Furniture could be dangerous to a child who tries to climb on it and pulls it down. Tall furniture like a bookcase or chest of drawers poses the biggest risk. Anti-tip furniture straps attach to the furniture and the wall behind to keep them securely upright.
HOW TO CHILDPROOF A FLATSCREEN TV
If you have a large, freestanding flatscreen television, it would be a very good idea to use anti-tip TV straps to attach it to the furniture it stands on and the wall behind. This is because since July 2008 there have been eight fatalities of a baby or child struck by a falling TV. You can read more here.
THE BEST CHILDPROOFING PRODUCTS FOR FURNITURE AND TELEVISIONS
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 10 February 2024.
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1. Dreambaby foam edge bumpers
Soft, grey cushioning for hard and sharp furniture edges.
Available in three 40cm strips or a two-metre long roll, which can be cut to size.
Comes with strong adhesive tape.
2. Prince Lionheart Cushiony Table Edge Guard
3.7m roll of soft, cushioned edging, which can be cut to size. Plus four corner covers.
Includes double-sided adhesive tape.
Comes in ‘neutral’ and ‘chocolate’ colours.
Non-toxic and latex-free.
3. Calmyotis corner protectors
Pack of 24 transparent corner cushions.
Tasteless and non-toxic if sucked or bitten.
Applied with strong adhesive tape for each side of the protector (included). Leaves no damage when removed if their recommendations are followed.
Can be used on wood, metal and glass.
4. Boots Baby Corner Cushions
Pack of 8 transparent corner protectors.
Rounded edges for safety.
Each has a self-adhesive backing so they can be firmly attached.
5. BabyDan Furniture Straps
Straps that attach to the back of the furniture and the wall behind.
Fixings are not included as what you use depends on the furniture and the wall.
Pack of four. It’s recommended to use two straps per item.
6. Clippasafe Anti-Tip Furniture Straps
Adjustable straps that are attached to the furniture and the wall behind.
Two straps per pack.
Screws are included.
7. Babydan Anti-Tip TV Strap
One end of this anti-tip TV strap is attached to the TV and the other to the TV stand or wall.
The strap length is 75cm.
Two straps per pack. It is recommended that you use both.
Comes with screws but you may need to buy your own if they are not suitable.
8. Clippasafe Anti-Tip TV Straps
These anti-tip TV straps can be attached to the TV stand or the wall.
Comes with four bolt sizes, washers and wood screws.
The strap length is 90cm.
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