As a parent, your top priority is keeping your baby healthy and safe. It all starts in the nursery, which means choosing the safest baby furniture is key. Although furniture may seem strong and sturdy, there are certain safety concerns to be aware of – especially with a curious toddler testing each piece out!
In this article, we’ll explore the importance of two critical features of safe baby furniture: dual interlock anti-tip systems and heavy solid construction. Both of these features help prevent furniture tip-overs and climbing accidents. Read on to learn how.
Understanding Dual Interlock Anti-Tip System
All Natart nursery dressers feature our dual interlock system. The sides of each drawer include locking mechanisms that allow for just one drawer to open at a time. When one drawer is open, the dual interlock system keeps the mechanisms on all other drawers in the lock position, ensuring they stay shut until the other drawer is closed.
That means a curious child won’t be able to open multiple drawers, which could cause a tip-over. Additionally, children are unable to open multiple drawers to climb on, which helps avoid accidents.
See it in action for yourself in any of our collections, like the Como collection.
Exploring Heavy Solid Construction
Much of today’s furniture is made from engineered wood, like particleboard or engineered plywood. While engineered wood certainly has some benefits, like immunity to warping, it isn’t ideal in nurseries. Engineered wood is typically lightweight, so it can easily tip over and cause an accident.
Meanwhile, a piece with heavy, solid construction ensures more stability. The solid wood and construction help the furniture remain steady on its feet. For example, Tulip’s Metro collection includes heavy solid wood legs and assembly hardware, ensuring a strong base. Even a forceful child will have a difficult time pulling on drawers and pushing against it. That said, anchoring heavy furniture to the wall is still important for total safety.
Plus, solid wood is more durable, standing strong against whatever your child throws at it, literally and figuratively. While engineered wood can last 20 to 30 years with proper care, solid wood pieces can last up to 100 years!
Tips for Choosing Safe Baby Furniture
Choosing the safest baby furniture can feel overwhelming, but it’s actually quite simple if you know what to look for. Aside from the above key features, be sure to seek out:
- Cribs with no protruding parts (like on headboards and footboards) as this can cause entanglement.
- Cribs with buttonless upholstery to avoid choking hazards.
- Front elevated dressers and drawer glides with safety locks, both of which help minimize tipping risk.
- Factory-installed straps to make anchoring furniture easy.
- Toxin-free furniture that is tested and preferably Greenguard Gold Certified.
Natart, Nest, and Tulip collections all meet these stringent safety requirements, ensuring that you get the safest baby furniture available. All nursery furniture is anti-tip certified, with no choking hazards, and toxin-free approved.
Ultimately, choosing furniture that includes a dual interlock anti-tip system and heavy, solid constructions means you’ll get safe baby furniture. These features ensure that your curious child is safe when exploring their room – and they’ll enjoy the furniture for years to come!
We know that your baby’s health and well-being are top of mind for you. Natart, Nest, and Tulip provide the top safety features so you can shop without worry.