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What's the best way to stop a TV or dresser from tipping over onto a kid?

Anchor it to the wall with a tip-over strap or bracket.

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  1. Anchor it to the wall ✔
  2. Put heavy things on top
  3. Leave the drawers open

Why: Kids may climb or pull on furniture and TVs. The CPSC's Anchor It campaign says anchoring furniture to the wall prevents tip-over injuries.

Huh, didn't know that: Anchor It says to secure furniture with drawers, doors and shelves, not only dressers.

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Answer: Anchor it to the wall. Kids may climb or pull on furniture and TVs. The CPSC's Anchor It campaign says anchoring furniture to the wall prevents tip-over injuries.

  1. Anchor It! (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) www.anchorit.gov
    Anchoring all furniture with drawers, doors, and shelves to the wall prevents tip-over injuries and deaths.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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