ᐅ Are there child-friendly versions of Ikea PLATSA?

I also think that wall mounting is the most important thing. I turned my Platsa into children's room furniture, but only used secure wall anchors. Otherwise, it’s too risky. For the edges, I used self-adhesive foam profiles, which worked well and are affordable.

Good morning,

I have taken some time to review your suggestions and have come up with a few ideas. It seems important to me to not only see the system as a simple shelving unit but as a flexible piece of furniture equipped with age-appropriate features.

Here are the points I consider as "child-friendly":

- Module height: maximum 60 cm (24 inches) for toddlers, higher for older children
- Safe fronts: preferably doors instead of open compartments to maintain order and provide protection
- Edge and corner protection, for example made of foam or rounded edges
- Use of child-friendly handles or recessed grips
- Modularity to allow the system to be reconfigured or expanded as needed

Does anyone have a building guide or example project where PLATSA has been modified in this way?

One last question: Does anyone know of suitable padding that fits well on the PLATSA edges without damaging the system?

Hey! I designed a PLATSA for my toddler with colorful stickers and wooden knobs – it looks great and even makes tidying up fun for the child! 😊

To protect the corners, we used thick neoprene corner protectors, which stick on well and are abrasion-resistant.

The modular assembly worked smoothly for us too; the plug-in systems are really excellent.

I can definitely recommend it!

bauku schrieb:
To protect the corners, we used thick neoprene edge protectors, which are easy to stick on and abrasion-resistant.

Exactly! Great tip! We also lined the shelves with non-slip mats so that the items don’t slide around. Kids shouldn’t have a hard time with it!

I also recommend secure wall anchoring – I can’t stress enough how important this is to reduce the risk of tipping.

Children’s furniture should be fun and safe, and PLATSA definitely belongs in that category when properly adapted! 😃

CHARLES69 schrieb:
I also recommend a secure wall mounting – I can’t stress enough that otherwise the risk of tipping is too high.

Wall mounting is indeed a crucial aspect that I underestimated.

Can anyone recommend specific mounting solutions to securely fix Ikea PLATSA units to the wall, especially in rental apartments where installation needs to be particularly careful?

Thanks also for the many tips regarding upholstery and buttons, they are very helpful!

The Ikea PLATSA modules come with special wall mounting kits suitable for various wall types.

For rented apartments, it is recommended to use minimally invasive anchors, such as cavity anchors or heavy-duty anchors for concrete walls. It is important to follow the installation instructions carefully and secure the modules before filling and using them.

Additionally, angle brackets or metal braces can be used to increase stability, provided that their installation is permitted.

Also, consider the weight of the modules and their load; the heavier they are, the more secure the mounting needs to be.