Kids were meant to run, jump and climb. Parents were meant to make sure they don’t get seriously injured while they’re doing it. It is easy to prevent TV and furniture tip-overs in your home. Here are a few simple steps to ensure that kids can play and parents don’t have to worry.

Top Safety Tips to Avoid TV and Furniture Tip-Overs

1. Mount flat-screen TVs to the wall. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that you have a secure fit.
2. If you have a heavier, box-style cathode ray tube (CRT) TV, place it on a low, stable piece of furniture that can hold the TV’s size and weight.
3. Use anti-tip brackets, braces or wall straps to secure furniture to the wall.
4. Install stops on dresser drawers to prevent them from being pulled all the way out. Multiple open drawers can cause the weight to shift, making it easier for a dresser to fall.
5. Keep heavier items on lower shelves and in lower drawers.
6. Avoid placing remote controls, food, toys or other items in places where kids might be tempted to climb up or reach for them.

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