Childproofing your home - a guide

When a baby or toddler moves into the home, many parents are faced with the question of how to make the apartment child-proof. Furniture such as tables in particular are the focus because they are often used in everyday life and can represent a potential source of danger. The idea of ​​sustainability can also play an important role. 

In this article we show how to childproof your home and why natural stone tables can be a smart choice.

Child safety in focus: What is important?

Child safety means identifying and defusing possible sources of danger in the household. In principle, children should of course be supervised when playing, especially when they are younger, but every parent also knows that minor accidents and mishaps are unavoidable. Preparation, anticipation and prevention are therefore the motto. But what can actually happen if we're not careful?

The most common risks include sharp edges, unsecured sockets and unstable furniture. To avoid accidents, parents should ensure that:

• Corners and edges are rounded or provided with special corner protection caps.
• Furniture is stable and stable so that it cannot tip over if a child holds on to it or pulls it up.
• Safe materials are used that are robust enough to withstand drops or impacts without breaking (such as a glass table).

Child-safe tables: what should you pay attention to?

Tables are among the pieces of furniture that are used particularly frequently and should therefore be child-safe. We all probably know someone who has a horror story to tell about a glass table.

Here are some criteria that play a role when choosing a child-friendly table:

• Stability: A good table should not wobble or tip over when a child leans on it or climbs up. More solid materials such as natural stone offer high stability and stability.

• Surface quality: Tables should have smooth and robust surfaces that are easy to clean. Children like to spill or paint on anything that comes along. Natural stone tables have the advantage of being resistant to scratches and stains if they have been treated correctly.

• Rounded edges: Sharp corners can quickly lead to injuries in small children. Rounded table designs or the use of edge protection can help here. Many of our natural stone tables are already round , oval or have an organic shape , which minimizes the risk of injury.

Natural stone tables: A sustainable choice for families

Natural stone tables not only offer aesthetic advantages, but are also a good choice from a practical point of view if there are children in the household. 

Compared to glass or wooden tables, natural stone tables are:

• Extremely durable and robust: Natural stone such as marble or granite can withstand the stresses of everyday life, be it from a child's toy falling on it or from children holding on to it.

• Resistant: With the right impregnation, natural stone is resistant to stains and dirt. This is especially important when children like to experiment and something goes wrong.

• Sustainable and environmentally friendly: Natural stone is a durable material that is characterized by its timelessness and natural origin. This fits in with a sustainable lifestyle that relies less on short-term consumption and more on long-lasting products. Natural stone tables are manufactured locally and in a resource-saving manner and can be used for many decades if well cared for.

• Non-toxic and allergy-friendly:Natural stone is a purely natural material created by Mother Nature. In contrast to plastic, ceramics or other plastics, natural stone does not contain any additives or pollutants. But even compared to wood, natural stone performs better because allergens can easily settle in wood and mold is also a potential danger, which cannot happen with natural stone.