TV Anti-Tip Ideas Childproof Safety Plasma / LCD Flatscreen : Furniture, Safe Christmas Tree Stands

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Prevent an injury from a toppling Flat Screen Television, Christmas Tree : Earthquake Proof Your Home : Protect Children and Pets

"The number and rate of injuries to children associated with furniture tip-overs are increasing. Pediatricians and caregivers should be aware of this important source of pediatric injury and the strategies for prevention." (From Clinical Pediatrics Journal.)

These devices aren't limited to serving people with small children. Pets run around and could easily knock down a tall television. You don't want anything to make your heavy furniture tip. Is this something you'd like to buy your kids' grandparents or their care providers? Consider furniture safety.

Depending on the size and layout of your home and the placement of the TV, it could be just one bump in the dark or at a party that knocks over that expensive piece of equipment. Do you have an extra-large monitor for your computer? This may be a concern for you, too.

If we live in earthquake territory, we know all too well about how furniture may shift without any notice. Losing the fancy television is the least of your worries if a family member, including a pet, is nearby when it falls over. Child home safety is a serious issue.

Perhaps someone in your home is elderly, has a health or mobility issue. We don't want to lose balance and suddenly that find the thing you grab onto causes something else to fall.

At holiday-time, many people are also considering the infamous falling over Christmas tree. There are trips for keeping children, pets and other things from sending your tree over on its side. On Easter, children root around looking for eggs and special treats.

Will you be entertaining and have more people than usual going through your home? Will relatives be visiting or be house-sitting? Holidays can be a festive stressful time for the whole family, including our pets.

Sanus Systems Elements Anti-Tip Strap

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Kidco TV : Kidco Anti-Tip TV Strap - Prevents a Flat Screen TV from tipping over

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Kidco Anti-Tip TV Strap - 2 Pack

The Anti-Tip TV Strap from Kidco prevents a flat screen TV from tipping over.

Kidco's Anti-Tip TV Strap has nylon straps which help secure the TV to wall or furniture.

Includes screw mount.

* Prevents a Flat Screen TV form tipping over
* Nylon straps help secure TV to wall or furniture
* Screw mount

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Dreambaby 2 Pack Flat Screen TV Saver, Black

"Dreambaby flat screen TV saver will help prevent flat screen TV's from dangerously tipping over. "

Helps protect your child from injury

Includes screws, bolts, washers, wood screws, 2 flat screen TV saver straps, and 2 metal brackets

Black color

* Package contains 2 straps
* Black

Elements Anti-Tip Strap : Sanus Systems : TV anti-tip strap

Sanus Systems Elm701-B1 Elements Anti-Tip Strap

Think about this as a great gift idea for a baby shower, a new mom, a Christmas gift for new baby, new parents. Add it to a new baby gift basket. For parents of toddlers, maybe these are things not thought about until something happens?

Fits TVs Up to 60" Weighing Up to 150 Lbs

Restrains TV Against Accidental Tipping

Easily Attaches to TV, Furniture & Wall

Durable Strap & Secure Connection For Safety

Adjustable For Furniture Compatibility

Furniture Tip : Ready America Flat Screen TV Safety Strap

Ready America 4520 Flat Screen TV Safety Strap

Furniture safety straps. Flat Screen Safety Straps are your best defense against earthquakes. Secure large flat screen televisions from toppling in an earthquake, preventing damage and injury. Easy peel and press application with no holes required and the straps are hidden from view.

Each package contains two straps for mounting your flat screen TV to your TV/entertainment stand. The straps are black in color to blend with the surroundings of the electronics.

Product Description
Don't wait for accidents to happen! Protect your Flat Screen TV from devastating falls with these TV straps!

Made of sturdy nylon, these flat screen safety straps will keep your TV in its place, safe from earthquakes and kids knocking it over.

Each kit includes two flexible straps, attach one end to the back of the TV and the other end to your TV stand using peel and press tape - no holes and straps are hidden from view. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Easy. Made in America

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Child injuries from falling TVs is on the rise

Excerpt below, hurt by falling tv. Child safety in the home

"Many parents are unaware of the deadly danger of this hidden hazard," said CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. "I urge parents to include securing TVs, furniture, and appliances in their childproofing efforts. Taking a few moments now can prevent a tip-over tragedy later."

Many parents focus on ground-level hazards when childproofing their homes. But parents must also watch out for higher hazards, such as television on walls or appliances on top of bookcases. For instance, a speaker sitting on top of a bookcase could fall off due to sound vibrations.

"You may think your home is safe, but everyday things like a television can hurt your child. I was right there and it happened," said Sylvia Santiago who lost her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.

Read the entire article.... Child injuries from falling TVs is on the rise

Child safety. The CPSC [US Consumer Protection Safety Commission] has a pdf of a 2008 report of approximately 13 pages available online. Instability and Tipover of Appliances, Furniture and Televisions: Estimated Injuries and Fatalities...

How stable is your TV? The information is important

Do you have misconceptions?

Excerpts of #TVSafety, CPSC's First Twitter Chat

-- "Every other week, a child dies in the U.S. when a television, a piece of furniture or an appliance falls on him or her. CPSC held a Twitter chat with @KidsinDanger and @GaryASmithMD to talk about anchoring and strapping TVs and saving children's lives." February 2012

In Chicago alone, media has reported that since October four children have died and one has been seriously injured from televisions falling on them.

How many of you put the remote or toys up high on furniture that holds a TV?

Is this just a problem with older tube TVs?

What does childproofing a TV really mean? Where can you find anchors and straps?

Do you know how to safeguard your TV and furniture?

How stable is your TV?

Some of the statistics reported:

Head/neck injuries from furniture tip-overs are most common in kids 9/under.

Every day, more than 40 US kids are rushed to an ED after a heavy piece of furniture has fallen on them

Young children are less able to anticipate danger: That's where childproofing steps come into play. Anchor & Protect

65% of children who died in tipover incidents were between 1 and 3 1/2 years old.
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Hangman Anti-tip Kit for Flat Screen TVs

TV400B

Hangman TV400B Anti-tip Kit for Flat Screen TVs

Anti-tip for Flat Screen TVs

The TV anti-tip kit consists of two aircraft grade steel cables that connect the bolt threads on the back of the TV to brackets installed into studs on the wall. The cable prevents televisions over 35" from tipping over.

# Bolts directly to the back of your TV
# Aircraft grade steel cables
# Secures TV to wall studs
# For use with TVs over 35"
# Weight rating is 400 lbs

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Quakehold! 2830 7-Inch Steel Furniture Cable

7-inch steel-coated furniture cable
For securing furniture during earthquakes and windstorms
Constructed from powerful steel-coated aircraft cable
Easy installation; disconnects in seconds for cleaning
8 by 2.5 by 10 inches

Safety 1st Prograde Flat Screen TV Lock

Safety 1st Prograde Flat Screen TV Lock

Locking bar extends 6" - 20" and pivots left to right for perfect viewing

Prevents TV from moving forward or backward

Attaches to existing VESA mount holes on back of TV

Fits most 32" - 60" flat screen TV's

Making the entertainment area safer

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LG 42" Class LED-LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV : 3D Blu-ray : Smart TV

Smart TVs : Netflix : facebook : Internet

A lot of us are going for that one big family gift this year. Shop wisely and safely, get a TV that works great and multi-tasks for everyone.

LG 47" Class Cinema 3D LED-LCD 1080p 120Hz Internet Smart TV HDTV, 1.6" ultra-slim, 47LW5600
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LG 47" Class 1080p 3D LED LCD HDTV 120Hz, 47LV5600:

16:9 LED panel

With a 1920 x 1080 full-HD resolution
47" class screen size

46.9" screen of this LG 3D TV is measured diagonally from corner to corner
Built-in digital tuner

Watch digital broadcasts, including HDTV programs where available
8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
HDMI Inputs: 4

Enjoy a superior HD experience with the HDMI one-cable solution
Wall mountable

VESA standard 200mm x 200mm mounting holes for use with optional wall mount (sold separately)
LG Cinema 3D

Watch television and movies in 3D
SIMPLINK connectivity

Connect compatible LG devices with 1 remote
4 pairs 3D glasses included with the LG 47" 1080p TV
Magic Motion Remote
Wireless-ready to connect to the internet (dongle included)
Smart TV (movies streaming, apps, Internet browsing)


Do you have Netflix?

LG has broadband-enabled HDTVs with Netflix streaming software embedded directly in the TV, requiring no external device. LCD and plasma Broadband HDTVs display movies & TV shows that Netflix members can watch instantly directly on the TV with Ethernet connectivity.

Look for the words Smart TV to see if TV will stream Netflix, but that's just the beginning of what the TV can do! With access to the Web, you can view your Picasa photos, check your facebook page and more. Find more information at link above and on Netflix.

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LG 42" Class 3D LED 1080p 120Hz HDTV, 42LW5300, with 3D Blu-ray and 4 Pair of 3D Glasses, Bundle
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LG 42" Class 3D LED 1080p 120Hz HDTV, 42LW5300:

16:9 LED panel
With 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution

42" class screen size
42" screen of this LG LED-LCD HDTV is measured diagonally from corner to corner

Built-in digital tuner
Watch digital broadcasts, including HDTV programs where available on this 42" 3D HDTV

4,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
HDMI Inputs: 3
Enjoy a superior HD experience with HDMI one-cable solution

LG 3D Cinema technology

Watch 3D content

Wall mountable
VESA standard 400mm x 400mm
3D Blu-ray player and glasses

Or maybe...
LG 42" Class LED-LCD 1080p 120Hz Internet-Connected HDTV, 1.2" ultra- slim,42LV5500
LG 42" LED-LCD Smart TV Internet-Connected HDTV Ultra-Slim
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16:9 LED panel - With 1920 x 1080 full-HD resolution

42" class screen size - 42" screen measured diagonally from corner to corner

Built-in digital tuner - Watch digital broadcasts, including HDTV programs where available

5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio

4 HDMI Inputs

Enjoy a superior HD experience with the HDMI one-cable solution

Smart TV (movies streaming, apps, internet browsing)

Wall mountable - VESA standard 200mm x 200mm

SIMPLINK connectivity - Connect compatible LG devices with 1 remote

Magic Motion Remote - Wireless ready to connect to the Internet (dongle included)

7 picture modes - Intelligent Sensor, Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, isf Expert 1, isf Expert 2

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Parent Units Safety Straps for Equipment : 2-Pack

Parent Units 2 Pack Equipment Safety Straps, Black

Parent Units Safety Straps for Equipment

These proven performance, award-winning fasteners greatly reduce the dangers associated with unsecured equipment.

TVs, stereo equipment, computer monitors, game consoles, etc.

Safety Straps help secure appliances from being able to move, slip or slide.

These easy-to-use straps are safe on finished wood & all types of electronic equipment.

Quakehold! 2830 7-Inch Steel Furniture Cable

Quakehold! 2830 7-Inch Steel Furniture Cable

Secure tall and heavy furniture to the wall. Our powerful steel coated aircraft cable holds furniture upright during earthquakes, windstorms and protects children when climbing. Easy installation. Disconnects in second for cleaning.

Quakehold! 2830 7-Inch Steel Furniture Cable

Anchors unsteady and top heavy furniture. Use on, entertainment units, file cabinets, grandfather clocks, china cabinets, book cases and wall units.

Other sizes and colors are available

Product Description
Secure tall and heavy furniture to the wall - Powerful steel coated aircraft cable holds furniture upright during earthquakes, windstorms, protects children when climbing -- Amazon

Trend-Lab Crib Wrap Rail Guard for Long Rail, White Fleece

Trend-Lab Crib Wrap Rail Guard for Long Rail, White Fleece

There are so many styles of teething crib wrap rail guards available. Different ones work for different cribs and of course, for different babies. This one seems to have the most consistently high marks among parents. Consider safety number one. What type of crib do you have? Are there any attachments to the crib that will have to work with the rail guard?

Convertible crib 51" rail cover

Super soft Sherpa white fleece

Easy installation wrap over crib rail and tie

Protect your baby

Protect the investment in your crib

4 1/2 Star Customer Ratings

Furniture Wall Straps : Furniture Safety

Furniture Wall Straps

Safety 1st knows that ensuring complete protection for your child is your first priority.

That night stand may look like an ordinary piece of furniture to us, but to a curious pintsize toddler, night stands and bureaus, shelf units and vanities are unconquered mountains and unexplored territory.

When your child decides to go exploring, these easy-to-install furniture wall straps will keep your furniture in place.

Each package comes with two adjustable nylon straps that are simply attached to the back of your furniture and to the wall, creating a hidden restraint.

These furniture wall straps from Safety 1st will provide peace of mind and lasting security.

Product Description
These straps will keep your child safe next to furniture and prevent accidental tipping.

Quakehold! 4065 TV Strap

Quakehold! 4065 TV Strap

You may have forgotten how heavy that TV is, and it would be a bad thing to be reminded of this during an earthquake. To prevent injury or-at the very least-a broken TV, Quakehold!'s TV strap lets you secure your TV to a stable surface or wall.

If you want to move the TV to another room temporarily, unstrapping is easy thanks to the quick-release buckles. Installation is a matter of attaching the adjustable straps into a few buckles, then peeling off the adhesive backing so you can attach the buckles to a stable surface (you'll need to screw the buckle into a stud if you're attaching it to a wall).

Seems like a small amount of work to do in order to avoid being squashed in an earthquake, doesn't it? Works with screens of up to 25 inches-for larger screens you'll need two kits.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Adjustable straps, buckles

Strap for securing TV to stable surface or wall
To safeguard TVs from toppling over during an earthquake
Won't damage finished wood or equipment
Quick-release buckles for easy unstrapping
14 by 6.2 by 10 inches

TV, Furniture Anti-Tipping Devices

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Christmas Mountain Indoor Stable Steel Christmas Tree Stand

Christmas Mountain TS9405 Indoor Steel Christmas Tree Stand

Features patented turn straight centering system and weight absorbing base. The heavier the tree the more stable the stand becomes.

Simple to use; perfectly straight and stable. Tree with less than 5 minute set up, everytime. For heavy trees up to 10'

Extreme Christmas Tree Stand : Santa's Solution

Five Star Customer Ratings!

Santa's Solution 7' - 15' Extreme Christmas Tree Stand

Santa's Solution 6' - 11' Supreme Christmas Tree Stand

Comes with patented "turn straight" centering system that allows for a perfectly centered and stable tree

5 Star Customer Ratings

Can support trees between 7 and 14 ft.

Fits up to a 8 in. trunk diameter

Made in the USA

Comes with watering liner that can hold approximately 2 gallons

Cork padded bottom to protect floors

Simple to use and to store

Formed steel base designed to flex, absorb and equally distribute weight of tree

Produces stable gripping action with floor

Comes with additional steel support legs

Lifetime Warranty

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Christmas Tree Accessory Combo Kit Wreath Hanger Color: Red

Red Hanger Wreath Hanger Color: Red 9 Items Included

Everything that you need for your Christmas trees and wreaths can be found in this efficient and all-inclusive kit.

It comes with the auto stop watering system, the drymate floor protection mat, a no-swing wreath hanger in your color choice, a Christmas tree skirt and disposable bag, and three 8 oz. bottles of fresh cut tree preservative. All together, and all for one low price!

Features: -Set includes protection mat, tree watering system, one wreath hanger in your choice of color (red, green, black, white), tree skirt, disposable bag, and three 8 oz. bottles of tree preservative -Protection Mat Diameter: 28'' -Most items sold separately -Christmas tree skirt and disposable bag not sold separately

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Trupanion Veterinarian Approved Pet Insurance!

: Entertain pets away from the tree! :)
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Bowling's Last Stand Christmas Tree Stand: You won't have to worry about your tree falling over once you get it up....

8' - 9' Christmas Tree Stand

Other Sizes Available:
6' - 7' Christmas Tree Stand

10' - 12' Christmas Tree Stand

13' - 20' Christmas Tree Stand

If you're going to get a Christmas tree this year, you are going to need a stand to put it in. Have your tree standing tall and proud this season with the 8'-9' Christmas Tree Stand! Many people have long considered this to be the best tree stand.

This stand will support almost any tree between 8' and 9' tall. It also has a 1.2 gallon water capacity so your tree will never go thirsty. Give your tree the best home this season with the 8'' Christmas Tree Stand. Features: -Supports trunks up to 8'' in diameter. -Supports trees from 8' to 9' tall. -Holds up to 1.2 gallons of water.

-Regal red color. -Unique T-bolt handles for easy tightening, straightening and easy set up. -Shipping Box Dimensions: 30'' W x 26'' D x 7'' H.

... "You won't have to worry about your tree falling over once you get it up, because Bowling's LAST Stand is the ultimate Christmas Tree Stand" -- From manufacturer web site

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  • im1337mi Feb 25, 2012 @ 8:51 am | delete
    Great tips. Thanks for sharing!
  • daria369 Feb 23, 2012 @ 10:02 am | delete
    I never knew there were so many of the safety accessories out there!
  • Tradeshowhobo Feb 22, 2012 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    Good info. Thanks.
  • FalconFan Feb 22, 2012 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    Genius! Very cool lens - lots of great information for anyone with young ones :)
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    Useful lens.
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