Avoid the Tipping Point: Securing Furniture & Appliances

The public service announcement above horrifically illustrates just how easy it can be for furniture to tip over onto a small child. Whether they are trying to climb a dresser or reach for their favorite book on an upper shelf, kids can exert enough pressure to tip over even large pieces of furniture.

There are a number of very inexpensive anti-tip brackets and straps, all simple to attach onto furniture, televisions, and walls to keep things from tipping over. Here are several well rated and low cost options:

• Mommy’s Helper Tip Resistent Furniture Safety Brackets ($4.23)
  
• Hangman TK-400 Anti-Tip Kit ($10.49)
  
• Anti-tip Furniture Strap ($6.34)
  
• Safety 1st Furniture Wall Straps
  
• KidCo Anti-Tip TV Strap ($10.35)
  

Did you know the average weight of a turkey purchased for Thanksgiving is 16 pounds? With the door wide open and the rack slid out, a large turkey can cause an oven range to tip over. Fortunately, there are inexpensive anti-tip brackets easy to install yourself. Check the oven model number to see if there is a matching bracket to fit your specific range.

• Frigidaire Anti-Tip Kit: 19.99
  
• Whirpool Anti-Tip Bracket: $6.94
  
• Anti-Tip Bracket: $9.89
  

MORE ON SECURING YOUR FURNITURE ON APARTMENT THERAPY
• NY Good Questions: How Can I Attach This To The Wall?
• How to Babyproof Your Flat Screen TV

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