How Can I Protect My Baby From Sharp Corners on Furniture?

Protecting your baby from illnesses and injuries is one of the most important things you'll think about and stress over as he grows. Sharp corners and edges on furniture are one of the dangers he may face. Protect him from these potential injuries by putting safeguards into place before he gains mobility.

  1. Safety Zone

    • Create a baby safety zone in your home before she can move around on her. Avoid adding low furniture in her room with sharp corners and secure heavy pieces such as bookshelves and dressers to the walls. Remove any furniture with sharp corners from the rooms she'll be in the most, such as the family room. Coffee tables or end tables can be placed in another room until she's older and more stable on her feet, unless you decide to take other precautions.

    Restrict Access

    • Restrict access to areas of the house that your baby will play in where sharp edges are present. Use baby gates or play pens for the times when you have to run to the restroom or take your eyes off of him for an instant. Sharp edges on furniture and kitchen counters tend to be at just the right height for the baby to hit them, so don't let him near those edges when you aren't sitting with him.

    Corner Pads and Bumpers

    • Even if you are holding him, he can suddenly move or throw himself into an unexpected direction, hitting a corner. Use corner pads or soft bumpers that are sold commercially and stick to the edges and corners of tables, counters, fireplace hearths and any other sharp edge the baby will be exposed to. They contain adhesives to help them stick and contain over an inch of foam padding to protect the baby.

    Away From Home

    • Pack a playpen when you visit other people's homes if you can. That way the baby can play without you having to worry about sharp edges. If that isn't possible, encourage her to play in an open area or ask your host or hostess if they'd mind moving a coffee table out of the way while you are visiting if you expect to stay longer than half an hour or so. Stay with her while she moves around the room, directing her away from sharp edges when possible.

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