ᐅ Are there any recommendations for childproofing IKEA Hemnes furniture?

Hello everyone,

I am currently considering how to make my IKEA Hemnes furniture in the children’s room childproof, as I have small children at home and want to prevent potential hazards. I am especially interested in measures to prevent the cabinets from tipping over and how to securely lock the drawers and doors without significantly limiting their functionality. Does anyone have recommendations for products or methods that work particularly well with Hemnes furniture? Additionally, it would be helpful to know if there are specific mounting or safety systems from IKEA or alternative suppliers that are compatible and easy to install. Thank you in advance for your tips and experiences!

Cabinet anchors or furniture brackets are essential to prevent the Hemnes cabinets from tipping over.

For the drawers and doors, plastic child safety locks that are easy to install are helpful. IKEA also offers its own safety locks. It is important that they are installed securely.

To make the Hemnes furniture child-safe, I recommend a systematic approach:

- First, always secure the furniture to the wall using appropriate wall anchors. IKEA often provides a simple solution with their products. If not, sturdy metal brackets can be used and fixed to the wall with anchors. Be sure to consider the type of wall (e.g., drywall, concrete) and select suitable fasteners accordingly.

- For drawers and doors, magnetic or mechanical child safety locks that can be installed on the inside are recommended. This keeps the appearance intact while making it harder for young children to open them.

- Especially with Hemnes dressers that have multiple drawers, it is advisable to use drawer locks that prevent or at least make it difficult to fully pull out the drawers. These are also available as aftermarket solutions from third-party manufacturers and can be installed with screws or self-adhesive pads.

- Also pay attention to any handles or sharp edges that could cause injury. Small edge protectors made of flexible plastic are an option here.

- Important: After installation, regularly check all safety devices for secure fastening and functionality, as children may attempt to bypass them over time.

Could you describe how many and which Hemnes furniture pieces you have in the nursery? Then I could provide more targeted advice on suitable solutions.

Domau0 schrieb:
If not, you can use sturdy metal brackets that are anchored to the wall with anchors. Be sure to consider the type of wall (e.g., drywall, concrete) and choose appropriate fasteners.

I would like to emphasize this advice. For a secure wall attachment of the Hemnes furniture, it is recommended to use heavy-duty anchors for solid walls and suitable cavity anchors for drywall.

Additionally, it is worth mentioning that IKEA often offers so-called anti-tip fastening kits for Hemnes furniture, which are described in the assembly instructions.

Child safety locks for drawers and doors can usually be installed using screws or adhesive elements. However, caution is advised with adhesive strength, as the locks may come off under heavy use or in children’s rooms. Screws generally provide greater security.

Finally, ensure that no small parts such as screws or plastic caps are left loose that children might swallow. These should always be securely fastened.

Domau0 schrieb:
Could you describe how many and which Hemnes furniture pieces you have in the children’s room? That way I could focus more specifically on suitable solutions.

Thank you for the detailed response.

Currently, the room contains a Hemnes dresser with five drawers, a small Hemnes nightstand, and a wide cabinet with doors (also from Hemnes). Additionally, there are two shelves mounted that also belong to the same series.

Securing the furniture to the wall would definitely be my first step, followed by child safety locks on the drawers and doors to prevent children from accidentally pulling them out or opening them.

I also have concerns about the cabinet handles and whether they could pose a danger, for example, in case of falls. Would padding on these handles be advisable or rather obstructive? It would also be helpful to know if there are recommendations for securing drawers against being pulled out without making them completely unusable.

Looking forward to more advice!