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A Safe Home
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Caring for nursery furniture
Nursery furniture can become faulty and unsafe as a result
of normal wear and tear. It's a good idea to check nursery
furniture and accessories regularly for damage or weakness.
This is particularly important if you have second-hand
nursery furniture.
Check:
- missing or loose parts - holes and gaps can trap heads,
fingers and toes
- rough edges or splinters
- places where fabric or plastic has ripped or is tearing
away - small pieces of plastic and lumps of filling material
can choke a small child
- rust or corrosion of metal or splitting of timber
- torn straps or broken buckles on child restraints
- wear and tear on locking devices - nursery equipment can
collapse and hurt a child if locking devices do not work
- stability - could the furniture tip over if a child
climbs on it?
- if in doubt replace or repair the part
- if you are unable to repair or replace the part then
don't use the item.
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Making the environment safe
Safe surroundings for nursery furniture are just as
important as the safe design of the furniture itself. Make
sure your child cannot reach anything that is dangerous.
Secure any unstable equipment to the wall or floor.
Check:
- nursery furniture is well away from windows, curtains,
heaters, pictures on walls, ornaments on shelves, and
curtain cords (as these create a risk of strangulation)
- electrical cords are out of reach
- there are safety barriers at the top and bottom of steps
and stairs.
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