Hello everyone,
I am planning to use IKEA Billy bookcases in my twins’ nursery, but I have serious concerns about safety. The bookcases are quite sturdy, but I have read that they can tip over if children climb on them or pull on the furniture. My question to experienced parents here is:
What options are there to make Billy bookcases child-safe so they won’t tip over and at the same time pose no injury risk to children? I am particularly thinking about measures such as wall anchoring, door or drawer locks, or possibly special protective profiles.
Do you have any proven tips or recommendations? And what about the slotted back panels – should these be left in or removed?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I am planning to use IKEA Billy bookcases in my twins’ nursery, but I have serious concerns about safety. The bookcases are quite sturdy, but I have read that they can tip over if children climb on them or pull on the furniture. My question to experienced parents here is:
What options are there to make Billy bookcases child-safe so they won’t tip over and at the same time pose no injury risk to children? I am particularly thinking about measures such as wall anchoring, door or drawer locks, or possibly special protective profiles.
Do you have any proven tips or recommendations? And what about the slotted back panels – should these be left in or removed?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I agree with the others. For individual shelves, the connector is rather optional, but for rows it is essential.
And yes, magnetic door locks are ideal for the cabinet doors. They are unobtrusive, easy to install, and provide good security without the need for chemical treatments or visible grilles.
And yes, magnetic door locks are ideal for the cabinet doors. They are unobtrusive, easy to install, and provide good security without the need for chemical treatments or visible grilles.
bogregor schrieb:
I noticed that the shelves can also be connected from the back using metal connectors. Does this actually make the structure more stable, or is it only useful when placing several shelves side by side?Exactly, connecting them mainly reinforces the side joints between multiple shelves, but it is not a substitute for anchoring to the wall. For a single shelf unit, the load capacity is slightly improved, but tipping protection remains essential.
Doors: Do not use adhesive rubber clamps or tension rubber strips, as they can come loose. Magnetic catches are the safest option.
Great, that helps me a lot. I will order the tilt locks, keep the back panel in place, and invest in magnetic door locks for the doors.
Also, thanks for the tip about the wall and the screws – I will pay special attention to that.
I hope the children will soon have their safe play area. Thanks again for the detailed answers and advice!
Also, thanks for the tip about the wall and the screws – I will pay special attention to that.
I hope the children will soon have their safe play area. Thanks again for the detailed answers and advice!
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MELANIE4129 Nov 2016 09:21Good luck! And remember: regularly check if the fuses are still securely in place. Screws often loosen over time.
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