Child safety
Avoid fragile glass furniture around children
Use stable, rounded, shatter-resistant furniture where young children play.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-09
Why it matters
Impact can shatter glass into sharp fragments and cause deep cuts.
Wrong action
Placing a thin glass table in a child’s running or play route.
Correct action
Remove fragile glass furniture or replace it with stable safer material.
What to do
- Inspect glass furniture in living and sleeping areas.
- Move fragile items away from children’s activity zones.
- Choose rounded, stable safety glass or non-glass alternatives.
If something happens
If a child is injured, unresponsive, or breathing abnormally, remove any continuing danger, call 999 from safety, and follow first-aid instructions.
Sources and review
- Department of Health, Family Health Service — Family Health Service home-safety guidance
Last reviewed: 2026-09-09
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.