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> ... I was able to get up and move away from the dresser that's right next to my futon and could conceivably tip over on me. (I shouldn't be sleeping there, I
by MisterTea 5y ago
> ... I was able to get up and move away from the dresser that's right next to my futon and could conceivably tip over on me. (I shouldn't be sleeping there, I know.)
There are restraints you can buy that attach furniture to the walls with a strap. I know its sold to prevent children from attempting to turn their dresser drawers into a set of steps which when climbed tips over on top of them.
- dmurray 5y agoEven my cheap IKEA bookcase came with a strap and a mount point for it. I think it would withstand a moderate earthquake, but not necessarily a child applying that level of leverage.
- lostlogin 5y agoIt’s worth doing. A baby was killed by a toppling tv here in New Zealand during the Christchurch earthquake. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/christchurch-earthquake-tv-crushes-sleeping-baby/2QJ42C7VXMA5ENHFSVXCDZCYHE/ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/christchurc...
- zikduruqe 5y agohttps://www.charlieshouse.org https://www.charlieshouse.org And it saves lives too.