I'm looking for practical advice on how to make my standing desk setup safer for my toddler (check out the image linked). The desk is mounted to the wall, but I'm really concerned about it tipping over if my little one tries to climb on it or pulls themselves up. I'd appreciate your thoughts on how to stabilize the desk, prevent climbing in general, and manage cables effectively. Thanks a lot!
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If your desk can adjust its height, keep an eye on pinch points. And don’t forget to secure other furniture like dressers to the wall too—kids can be quite creative in their climbing. Last year, I read a tragic story involving a child and a piece of furniture that tipped over.
How tall is the desk? If it’s primarily a standing desk, a younger toddler might not be able to reach the top. However, hanging cords are definitely a concern; I’m using cable channels to help with that.
Definitely, and if it goes low enough for sit/stand, toddlers can reach it. Just be sure to keep those cables out of reach for safety!
One solid approach is to use angle brackets to secure the desk to the wall directly. Make sure you bolt those brackets into the wall studs for the best support—those little ones can really get into unexpected trouble as they grow!
Totally agree! Bolting it to studs is key to prevent any tipping. You definitely want to think ahead with those little climbers!
A bit extreme, but I’ve heard you could even use a dog crate with a padlock to keep toddlers safe around your desk area—just a thought!
Have you thought about putting the desk against the wall? It could help minimize the tipping risk. Also, how stable are the feet? Longer feet might offer better support.
Since your desk adjusts in height, it's important to find or even make a bracket that can connect the stationary part of the leg to the wall, or even consider mounting the feet to the floor for extra security.
You might also want to consider securing the desk's feet to the floor, especially if it’s on a carpet over a wood subfloor—this can really help with stability too.
Absolutely, and it's important not to have anything under the desk itself that a child could get caught under. You just can't be too careful!