Child Safety at Home: How Anti-Tip Furniture Solutions Help Protect Your Family

When creating a comfortable and beautiful home, safety should always come first—especially for families with young children. At Rhode Island Design Center, we’re not just focused on style and comfort—we’re committed to helping you keep your loved ones safe. One of the most important and often overlooked safety concerns in the home is the risk of furniture tip-overs.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), thousands of children are injured each year in tip-over accidents involving furniture, TVs, and appliances. Dressers, bookshelves, and even nightstands can become dangerous when children climb on or pull at drawers and shelves. That’s why using anti-tip devices is critical in homes with kids.

Free Anti-Tip Kits Available at Rhode Island Design Center

To help families create safer homes, Rhode Island Design Center offers Anti-Tip Kits free of charge. These kits help anchor furniture to the wall and reduce the risk of tip-over accidents.

You can pick up your free kit by visiting the Business Office at any of the following Rhode Island Design Center showrooms:

South Attleboro, MA – 999 Newport Avenue
Swansea, MA – 1 Furniture Way
West Warwick, RI – 1681 Quaker Lane

We encourage all customers—especially families with young children—to take advantage of this important safety measure.

What Are Anti-Tip Devices?

Anti-tip devices are simple, effective tools that secure furniture to the wall, preventing it from tipping forward if pulled or climbed on. These devices include:

Furniture straps or brackets
Wall anchors compatible with most dressers, bookshelves, and chests
Built-in safety features in select child-safe furniture designs

If you're unsure which type of anchor you need, just ask a Rhode Island Design Center team member—we’re here to help guide you toward the right choice for your home.

Tips for Creating a Safer Home Environment

In addition to using Anti-Tip Kits, here are a few extra ways to increase safety at home:

Always anchor tall furniture such as dressers and bookcases
Avoid placing toys, remotes, or other enticing items on top of furniture
Use drawer stops to prevent drawers from being pulled all the way out
Choose wide, sturdy furniture that's harder to tip over
Ask our staff about kid-friendly furniture options designed with safety in mind

Why Families Trust Rhode Island Design Center

From stylish, high-quality furniture to helpful service and free safety resources, Rhode Island Design Center is proud to support families throughout New England. We offer:

Free Anti-Tip Kits available at select locations
Same-day or next-day delivery
Expert advice on child-safe furniture
Furniture setup and removal options

Visit Rhode Island Design Center Today

Keeping your home stylish and safe has never been easier! Visit Rhode Island Design Center to discover furniture your whole family can enjoy—with peace of mind.

Please note: Rhode Island Design Center provides Anti Tip kits free of charge. Customers are responsible to install and secure items to walls .