That’s why hardware is included so that you can attach the chest of drawers to the wall. Prevent tip-over injury or death.

Here we unravel some common myths and misconceptions that explain why not all chests of drawers have been secured to the wall.No matter how logical this might feel, it’s actually wrong. One might think that only high, narrow furniture can tip over – not a low, deep chest of drawers filled with heavy things. That’s why a chest of drawers – no matter model or size – can be a hazard if it isn’t secured to the wall. But, we haven’t yet figured out how to outsmart the laws of nature. That’s why you should always follow the assembly instructions that show how to secure your furniture to the wall.As a parent, it’s hard to keep an eye on your children at all times.

Just fill the holes with putty when you want to move your chest of drawers, or are moving to another home.All furniture can tip over, especially if the drawers are opened and the center of gravity shifts.Low furniture can tip over too, so always follow the assembly instructions.It’s hard to keep an eye on your children at all times. Sustainable beauty from sustainably-sourced solid wood.

Between 2006 and 2016 approximately 47,000 children under the age of 18 had to seek medical care in the US because of accidents with tipping chests of drawers (source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Nov 2017). Psst!

Furniture with included restraints must be secured to the wall according to the product’s assembly instructions.Different wall materials require different types of fixing devices. Smooth running drawers with pull-out stop. And when too much weight is distributed from the center of a chest of drawers, it tips over. But, it also contributes to children 1-7 years old being more accident-prone. In all these cases the center of gravity shifts outside the base of the furniture and they tip over. An uneven floor, a carpet edge or a thick wall-to-wall carpet can also cause instability and tipping accidents.Sometimes it can be hard to discover the potential hazards in your own home where everything is familiar. A traditional look combined with modern function like quiet, smooth-running drawers. Holes in the wall are actually quite simple to fix – there’s no reason to risk the family’s safety.When you buy a chest of drawers from IKEA you should always follow the assembly instructions and secure it with the accompanied fittings. The heavier things, the more serious consequences. Perhaps you remember the principle of leverage from the physics lessons in school? When your child begins to crawl and climb, the whole home turns into an exciting adventure land. When your child begins to crawl and climb, the whole home turns into an exciting adventure land.

Sometimes it can be difficult to see the risks at home where everything is familiar. And when too much weight is distributed from the center of a chest of drawers, it tips over. Unfortunately, both children and adults can be seriously injured, even fatally, if they end up under the weight of a falling chest of drawers. Please secure it to the wall.The IKEA website uses cookies, which make the site simpler to use. This chest of drawers has a genuine character that lasts with each passing year. Like the fact that a pulled out drawer works like a lever. It means that a small child that stands, sits or climbs on an open drawer can cause a large chest of drawers to tip over if it’s not secured – despite the child’s low weight.Children are curious and creative. There’s no reason to risk the family’s safety.Of course your home should be a safe place for the entire family. But, it also contributes to children 1-7 years old being more accident-prone.

Sometimes it can be difficult to see the risks at home where everything is familiar. Just fill the holes with putty when you want to move your chest of drawers, or are moving to another home.All furniture can tip over, especially if the drawers are opened and the center of gravity shifts.Low furniture can tip over too, so always follow the assembly instructions.It’s hard to keep an eye on your children at all times. Sustainable beauty from sustainably-sourced solid wood. Perhaps you remember the principle of leverage from the physics lessons in school? Just because they are older doesn’t mean it’s all safe.

Like the fact that a pulled out drawer works like a lever. But, latching drawers and doors can’t replace securing the furniture and doesn’t eliminate all risks. One might think that only high, narrow furniture can tip over – not a low, deep chest of drawers filled with heavy things. In addition, many adults, especially elderly, hurt themselves badly, sometimes fatally, in accidents with furniture that tip over.Most landlords in most parts of the world think it’s OK if you secure your furniture to create a safe home for your children. And the smallest ones, 1-4 years old, are most at risk of serious injuries. Made of solid wood, which is a durable and warm natural material. Unfortunately, many accidents happen when you lack foresight. There are examples from all over the world where children have pulled out one or several drawers and climbed on them like a ladder, hung on, heaved up on, or climbed into them. HEMNES 8-drawer dresser, white stain, 63x37 3/8".

That’s how they learn new things and discover the world around them. And the smallest ones, 1-4 years old, are most at risk of serious injuries.