Pediatricians share 11 things they wouldn't keep in their kids' playrooms

Monica HumphriesFeb 12, 2021, 05:22 IST

Pediatricians told us items parents should leave out of their home playroom.AaronAmat/Getty Images

Insider spoke to five pediatricians about things they would avoid having in their kids' playrooms.
Toys with small pieces topped their list of the most dangerous items.
Others said they would never have a toy chest or baby walker.

A playroom should be filled with toys, but there are a handful of items - including some that are designed for children - that parents may want to avoid make the room safer, according to pediatricians.

Insider spoke to five pediatricians who shared what they would avoid having in their kids' playroom. (They also suggest saving poison control's phone number, taking a CPR class, and reading up on first aid tips.)

From toy chests to exposed outlets, here are 11 items to think twice about when designing your home playroom.

One pediatrician says to steer clear of super loud toys, as these can cause hearing damage.

Toys that make a sound are great, but not when they're too loud. M-image/Getty Images

All five pediatricians say unbracketed or unstable furniture doesn't belong in a playroom.

Furniture, like this dresser, would have the potential to topple over if not secured well enough. miodrag ignjatovic/Getty Images

One pediatrician urged families to ditch the baby walker.

A baby in a baby walker explores a dangerous electrical outlet. Image taken by Mayte Torres/Getty Images

Pediatricians say parents should sort through their kids' toys to remove any with tiny pieces that could present a choking hazard.

Babies and children shouldn't play with toys that have small parts. Rawpixel/Getty Images

Pediatricians recommend avoiding heavy artwork and mirrors in the playroom and throughout the entire home.

Artwork above a baby's crib isn't a great idea. KatarzynaBialasiewicz/Getty Images

A toy chest is a no-go since it can crush tiny fingers, and if a child climbs inside they might struggle to get out.

Avoid storing toys in a toy chest, which could close on a child's fingers. Christopher Hope-Fitch/Getty Images

Pediatricians say it's important to check that window blinds don't have long cords as these can be dangerous for children.

Older homes often have long blind strings. ziggy1/Getty Images

Pediatricians also warn not to keep any outlets uncovered as these can lead to injuries.

Electrical outlets and wires aren't for playing with. Steven Puetzer/Getty Images

Pediatricians say parents should be wary of large lamps, which could easily be pulled off a table.

An arrow points to a ceramic lamp that could harm a child if it fell off its shelf. RUBEN RAMOS/Getty Images

Parents should research a kind of plant before bringing it into their home or playroom.

If you decide to fill your home with plants, make sure they're nontoxic and safe for babies. Liga Cerina/EyeEm/Getty Images

Finally, windows should be latched with baby guards.

A baby dangerously crawls onto a chair and peers out a window, which if opened, could cause major harm. Halfpoint/Getty Images

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