Furniture Safety

Cover sharp edges and corners.
Secure TVs and lamps so that they cannot tip over. Secure bookshelves and other heavy furniture with wall brackets.
Make sure furniture is not painted with lead paint.
Check to see if used baby furniture and gear has been recalled. Contact the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov or (800) 638-2772.
Cribs and playpens should be sturdy, with bars no more than 2 3/8 inches apart. Check that cribs are in good repair, with mattresses fitting closely again the sides. Don’t use bumper pads or very soft bedding, such as sheepskins or beanbags. Infants should sleep on their backs.
Use a sturdy, stable high chair with a secure locking tray and a belt with a crotch strap. Don’t leave infants and toddlers unsupervised in high chairs.
Use baskets or boxes without lids to store toys.