ᐅ How can I prevent children from fully pulling out IKEA BRIMNES drawers?
Created on: 11 Aug 2018 14:37
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jotar38
Hello everyone,
I have the IKEA Brimnes piece of furniture with several drawers at home, which actually offers a lot of storage space. Unfortunately, my children keep pulling the drawers out completely, which creates a risk of them falling or getting injured.
I am interested in how to effectively prevent children from pulling the drawers all the way out without constantly having to say "Don’t do that" – which hasn’t been very effective so far. Are there mechanical solutions that can be installed, or behavioral strategies that work in practice?
I look forward to your tips, experiences, or any advice on safety measures specific to the BRIMNES models, as these are constructed somewhat differently compared to other dressers. Thank you in advance!
I have the IKEA Brimnes piece of furniture with several drawers at home, which actually offers a lot of storage space. Unfortunately, my children keep pulling the drawers out completely, which creates a risk of them falling or getting injured.
I am interested in how to effectively prevent children from pulling the drawers all the way out without constantly having to say "Don’t do that" – which hasn’t been very effective so far. Are there mechanical solutions that can be installed, or behavioral strategies that work in practice?
I look forward to your tips, experiences, or any advice on safety measures specific to the BRIMNES models, as these are constructed somewhat differently compared to other dressers. Thank you in advance!
jotar38 schrieb:
Are there mechanical solutions that can be installed, or behavior-based strategies that really work in practice?In addition to the safety measures already mentioned, there are also so-called "soft-close" or damper mechanisms available as an upgrade for the Brimnes. These not only prevent the drawers from being pulled out completely but also cushion the closing, which increases the furniture’s durability.
From a behavioral perspective, it can be helpful to introduce a reward system: when children use the drawers correctly, they receive small incentives. This often works better than simply imposing bans.
Simply buy and install these safety locks for drawers. They are usually self-adhesive and allow the drawer to open only partially.
Wall mounting is a must for furniture like this to prevent serious accidents.
Otherwise, a clear warning: without mechanical locking, it will be difficult.
Wall mounting is a must for furniture like this to prevent serious accidents.
Otherwise, a clear warning: without mechanical locking, it will be difficult.
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