ᐅ How can I make Ikea BESTA child-safe for use in a kids’ room?
Created on: 21 Apr 2024 08:17
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Mojtabate
Hello everyone, I am planning to use the Ikea Besta system as storage in the children’s room. However, I am concerned about making the units childproof since I have small children who are often curious and like to open doors or pull out drawers.
My specific question is: What measures do you recommend to secure the Ikea Besta furniture in a children’s room so that children cannot easily access heavy doors or the contents inside, while also preventing hazards like tipping or trapping?
I am interested in practical solutions such as special child safety locks, additional fastenings, or the use of certain materials to effectively minimize the risks.
It would be great if you could also point out potential weak spots that might not be immediately obvious. Thank you in advance!
My specific question is: What measures do you recommend to secure the Ikea Besta furniture in a children’s room so that children cannot easily access heavy doors or the contents inside, while also preventing hazards like tipping or trapping?
I am interested in practical solutions such as special child safety locks, additional fastenings, or the use of certain materials to effectively minimize the risks.
It would be great if you could also point out potential weak spots that might not be immediately obvious. Thank you in advance!
I can clearly understand how important it is for furniture to be childproof – I had the same concern with two small children myself. For us, it helped a lot not only to secure the Besta units to the wall but also to place them at the right height.
We stored heavy items at the bottom and mostly light items at the top to prevent tipping. The door locks were a bit fiddly at first, but over time we got used to them.
My advice: Stay calm, children are curious, but with a little effort, you can make it safe.
We stored heavy items at the bottom and mostly light items at the top to prevent tipping. The door locks were a bit fiddly at first, but over time we got used to them.
My advice: Stay calm, children are curious, but with a little effort, you can make it safe.
Small children + furniture = sometimes an adventure! 😅
What I really like about BESTA in the kids’ room are the magnetic locks, which are almost invisible and have no sharp corners. Also, make sure not to mount the furniture too high if you don’t want your little ones to climb on it.
Regarding tipping hazards: I once saw a clever trick where adding a corner brace increases stability even more. Might be worth considering?!
And since children can be quite quick and curious, I definitely recommend using a combination of wall anchoring, safety locks, and corner protectors—this way, the room stays a safe play area 🛡️.
What I really like about BESTA in the kids’ room are the magnetic locks, which are almost invisible and have no sharp corners. Also, make sure not to mount the furniture too high if you don’t want your little ones to climb on it.
Regarding tipping hazards: I once saw a clever trick where adding a corner brace increases stability even more. Might be worth considering?!
And since children can be quite quick and curious, I definitely recommend using a combination of wall anchoring, safety locks, and corner protectors—this way, the room stays a safe play area 🛡️.
Mojtabate schrieb:
I’m just wondering if the mounting hardware included with BESTA is generally sufficient for the wall?It depends on the type of wall. Specific recommendations:
- Concrete walls: The included anchors are often sufficient, but it is usually advisable to use specialized heavy-duty anchors for better support.
- Drywall (plasterboard): Always use hollow wall anchors that distribute the weight more effectively.
- Timber frame or stud walls: Screwing directly into the studs is necessary.
The mounting hardware included with BESTA is generally a basic solution, which should be supplemented for safety, especially if children are around due to the risk of tipping.
Joe52 schrieb:
For us, it helped a lot not only to screw the BESTA units in place but also to pay attention to the correct height.Totally agree! I’ve also had good results when you don’t just secure the furniture but think smartly about how you assemble it. Lower and wider is better than tall and narrow. And then add corner protectors—otherwise, you’ll have unexpected encounters with sharp furniture edges 😄.
Oh, and adding some color and cool stickers so the kids feel like the furniture is truly “theirs” can work wonders. Safety meets fun!
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