How to secure the children’s bedroom? Here are 10 useful tips!

The children’s bedroom may seem like a quiet corner of the house, but it hides potential dangers. To ensure the safety of children, here are some useful tips to keep in mind.

During the first months of a child’s life there are no major dangers that can injure him. However, once the little one starts crawling and walking, all the rooms in the house should be secured to avoid possible more or less serious accidents.

We talked about how to make the kitchen and the bathroom safe a few weeks ago, so today we will deal with how to identify and eliminate any dangers present in his bedroom.

Children’s bedroom safety: 10 useful tips to follow

The bedroom is the room where children spend a lot of their time. In fact, here they rest, sleep, play.
One thing you should do to spot possible dangers (and which may sound silly but it’s not) is get down on your knees and look at the bedroom from that height. You will see the world the way your child sees it and you will identify those things that he may be able to reach and cause him to have accidents.
To secure the bedroom, therefore, you simply have to start moving or securing those things so that they are not damaged when you pass.

However, to better analyze how to secure the children’s bedroom here are some suggestions that you may find useful.

1. Pay attention to the safety of the cot or bed

Cradles and beds are bedroom furniture that may appear to be safe, but if constructed, assembled or used incorrectly they can cause serious accidents.

For example one of the most frequent accidents that can happen is that the child gets trapped at the side or end of the crib because the frame has separated from the rest of the crib/cot due to a loose screw or a missing piece or bars that are too wide . Therefore, be careful to assemble the cradle or cot correctly, especially if it is second-hand and all the components for correct assembly are not present.

Another accident that can happen when the cot is not secured is that the child gets trapped between the mattress and the bed frame. This can happen if the mattress is undersized compared to the cot so as to create a potentially dangerous empty space.

Another important thing to avoid danger of suffocation is not to leave clothes, toys, cushions or other objects on the cot or resting on the sides . In fact, it can happen that they fall on the face while sleeping or that the child puts them around his neck while they get caught in the uprights of the crib or between the bars of the cot.

Finally , do not leave the side of the crib down when you are out of the room and make sure that the sheet is tight and secure .
In any case to check on your child in the bedroom when you are not in the same room with them, monitors are a great tool to see what is happening and hear any changes in their sleeping and breathing patterns, as well as coughing or choking.

2. Cover electrical plugs

The electrical sockets in the bedroom, as well as those throughout the house, are dangerous for children. In fact, these are generally found at the bottom and for this reason they are extremely accessible to children, especially those who crawl and can’t wait to put a little finger in them.
Therefore, even in the bedroom, as well as throughout the house, the sockets must be covered  with special protections.
There are many types on the market with even rather colorful and creative designs that will adapt well to the children’s room.

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3. Watch out for carpets

Another safety problem in the children’s bedroom is represented by the presence of carpets. In fact, carpets can become a repository for dust and mites and can turn into a slippery and dangerous area for children.
To secure the bedroom, therefore, either you choose not to use carpets at all or you can opt for carpets with a non-slip base in order to guarantee adherence to the floor.
You can also use non-slip protectors by the meter and apply them where needed.
Furthermore, in order to avoid potential toxins released into the room, synthetic, flammable or chemically treated carpets should be avoided.
On the other hand , carpets in natural fibers such as jute, cotton or wool and soft and ecological, non-toxic and non-flammable XPE play mats are recommended . HERE an example

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4. Use edge protectors

Bedroom furniture is generally designed so as not to be dangerous for children, but if there are bedside tables, drawers and other furniture with sharp edges in the room, it is advisable to cover them because they can cause serious injuries.
In fact, children crawling, moving or even playing carefree in the bedroom can get hurt if they bump into dangerous edges and corners of the furniture.
To secure them, just apply special corner protectors . There are various models on the market, all of which are easy to assemble and also beautifully designed models with lights so that your child can easily spot the danger and stay away from it

• edge protection
• corner protection

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5. Secure low furniture

Is there a low cabinet in the bedroom that your child can climb on? Be careful because the danger is that the piece of furniture can tip over on him.
The easiest way to protect your child from tipping over furniture is to install child-proof anti-tip devices . They are easy to assemble and don’t cost much.

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6. Use locks or locks on drawers and doors

Children when they are very young enjoy opening every door or drawer. If there are doors or drawers in the bedroom that your child must not open because there are medicines or equipment that can be dangerous, close them with special locks or safety locks for drawers .

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7. Beware of windows and also doors

To secure the bedroom, you also need to pay attention to the window : is it too low? is it reachable with a chair? does it open easily?
Ask yourself all these questions and implement the solutions to avoid any danger. So if it’s too low, put railings or safety guards, remove all the chairs from the room to prevent the child from using them to climb up and open the window, apply special locks to block the handle .
To secure the door and prevent the child from locking himself inside the room or squeezing his fingers inside, use the doorstops . On the market there are truly original designs.

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8. Be careful with curtains

If there are curtains with sliding cords in the bedroom, these can pose a danger. In fact, children can use them for fun without understanding their dangers. Therefore, to avoid possible risks of accidental strangulation, use split ropes or, better yet, curtains that open with the rod raised.

9. Choose eco-friendly upholstery and furniture

The furniture for the bedroom is different from the other furniture in a house. They are created with the child’s safety, vulnerability and delicate nature in mind. These items should be free of sharp or pointed corners, which can pose a potential risk to children, but also made of natural materials such as wood and free from chemicals. So when you go to buy them well informed.
As for the coverings in the room, the floors and wall paint should also be as natural as possible.

10. Try to ensure a clean and tidy bedroom

Cleaning and keeping your children’s room tidy is a laborious but necessary task.
Dust, dirt or crumbs on the floor for example must be eliminated daily especially if the child crawls. If you suffer from allergies, in addition to paying attention to the dust, you need to remove any mold stains if present.

Keeping the bedroom tidy also allows you to prevent the child from slipping on the toys scattered everywhere , but also to check that there are no potentially dangerous objects around, such as small objects that can suffocate him, sharp objects, fragile objects such as ceramic figurines , porcelain, glasses, mirrors, glass frames.
Also, if you have older siblings, make sure their toys, those inappropriate for your younger child, are kept separate and out of reach.