ᐅ Are there any tips for making IKEA Hemnes furniture child-safe?

Hello everyone, I hope you can help me here. I have several IKEA Hemnes furniture pieces in the children’s room, including a dresser, a shelving unit, and a wardrobe. As my children are becoming more mobile and curious, I want to make the furniture child-safe, especially to prevent tipping hazards and to protect against sharp edges. I’m looking for specific and proven advice on how to best childproof these Hemnes models—for example, whether and how to properly secure them to the wall, if there are special corner protectors available, or which materials and methods have worked well to prevent injuries. Maybe you also have experience with additional safety devices or products that work particularly well with Hemnes furniture. I look forward to your suggestions!

I find it surprising how often it is simply assumed that IKEA furniture can be made childproof across the board – as if it were a standard product that can be quickly adapted. Hemnes is generally sturdy, but especially the drawers with handles encourage children to climb on them.

prali53 schrieb:
I am looking for concrete and proven tips on how to best make these Hemnes models child-safe – for example, if and how to properly secure them to the wall

Honestly: Securing to the wall is mandatory, no question. But on its own, it is not enough. Personally, I would also add soft foam pads to the corners, attached with furniture adhesive or hook-and-loop fasteners. In addition, drawer locks that children can’t easily bypass are necessary, otherwise something will tip over sooner or later.

And of course, it should not be forgotten: Safe furniture is one thing, upbringing is another – but yes, securing the physical environment is a good step.

Always secure furniture to the wall using anchors.
Protect corners with edge guards.
Secure drawers with child safety locks or magnetic catches.
This is usually sufficient.

For child safety with IKEA Hemnes furniture, I recommend the following:

- Always use the supplied or compatible wall anchors and install them correctly to prevent tipping.
- Apply edge protectors made of soft, non-toxic material on sharp corners.
- Equip drawers and doors with child safety locks, preferably magnetic locks that remain discreet but are effective.
- For dressers, pay attention to the weight and restrict children's access by placing items on higher shelves.

This combination significantly improves safety and has been proven effective in practical use.

Hi! I understand how important this is – I also have Hemnes furniture at home. First of all, attaching the supplied wall anchors is really crucial. They basically provide the safety framework.

Edge protectors are available cheaply in many colors that aren’t unattractive, so honestly, nobody needs to worry about sharp corners. I also simply stuck thick felt pads (for the undersides of furniture) on the corners myself – this only slightly extends the edge but reduces the risk of injury.

For closing the drawers, I use magnetic safety locks, which are easy to operate (for me) and still sturdy against children.

So: safety can also be stylish! 😉

Hello, I would like to add that besides physically securing the furniture, the surrounding environment is also crucial. Especially with Hemnes furniture, which is often relatively tall, I recommend the following measures:

- Carefully check the attachment points on the wall, and even with regular use, make sure they are still firmly secured.
- Drawers and doors should never be left unsecured and open to prevent climbing and pulling out heavy parts.
- Use soft-edge protectors free of plasticizers that round off the corners without releasing harmful substances.
- Never decorate furniture with toys or treats, as this encourages climbing.

I have attended seminars on child safety and can say that this combination of technical securing plus behavioral rules offers the best protection for little explorers.