Hello everyone,
I’d like to start a discussion because I’m unsure about the safest way to use Ikea Malm furniture around children. Specifically, I’m concerned about the tipping risk of dressers and cabinets, which is often an issue—especially when children are in the house, pulling on drawers or maybe even trying to climb on them. Are there proven methods to secure these pieces of furniture against tipping without posing a risk to the children or making the furniture completely impractical?
Also, I’m interested in any specific recommendations, such as the best type of wall anchor to use or if there are alternatives to traditional anti-tip devices that are also effective in the long term.
Perhaps some parents here have already gained experience or even developed particular solutions that are also visually acceptable?
Thanks for your tips!
I’d like to start a discussion because I’m unsure about the safest way to use Ikea Malm furniture around children. Specifically, I’m concerned about the tipping risk of dressers and cabinets, which is often an issue—especially when children are in the house, pulling on drawers or maybe even trying to climb on them. Are there proven methods to secure these pieces of furniture against tipping without posing a risk to the children or making the furniture completely impractical?
Also, I’m interested in any specific recommendations, such as the best type of wall anchor to use or if there are alternatives to traditional anti-tip devices that are also effective in the long term.
Perhaps some parents here have already gained experience or even developed particular solutions that are also visually acceptable?
Thanks for your tips!
meGreg schrieb:
better to combine several small safety measuresI agree with this, but whether all safety measures have actually been tested remains questionable. Does anyone have reliable tests or standards that explicitly cover these types of furniture and their anti-tip protection?
I ask because sometimes complex securing systems are installed that do not meet standards themselves or fail under stress. A simple IKEA bracket makes little sense if it breaks under load.
How important is certified quality and product liability for you regarding this furniture? Especially when child safety is at stake, one needs to be particularly careful.