🍼 Nursery Furniture Assembly & Baby Proofing Glossary

At Redhawk Handyman Services, we take the stress out of nursery furiniture assembly and baby proofing. Whether you're moving into a new home, setting up a new baby room, or just bought new pieces that requires setup, we are here to help! We specialize in nursery furniture assembly and setup and installation services. We service across the Oklahoma City metro, including Norman, OK and Edmond, OK areas.

Nursery Furniture & Assembly Terms

• Crib: The primary, deep-sided baby bed. Assembly is critical to ensure structural integrity and safety standards are met.
• Convertible Crib: A crib designed to transition into a toddler bed, daybed, or full-sized bed, requiring professional disassembly and reassembly with conversion kits.
• Changing Table: A piece of furniture used for diaper changes, often including storage drawers or shelves.
• Dresser/Changing Combo: A standard dresser with a detachable tray or safety rails on top to function as a changing table.
• Glider/Rocker: A comfortable chair, often used for feeding and soothing the baby. Assembly must ensure smooth, silent, and stable movement.
• Bookcase/Storage Unit: Shelving or cabinets used for storing toys, books, and supplies. Installation may involve securing it to the wall (see Tip-Over Restraint).
• Slats: The vertical bars or rails on the sides of a crib. The spacing between them is a critical safety standard.
• Assembly Instructions (Manual): The manufacturer's guide for putting the furniture together. Professional service ensures every step and piece is correctly installed and secured.

Baby Proofing & Safety Terms

• Baby Proofing (Childproofing): The process of modifying a home environment to eliminate or reduce hazards that could injure an infant or toddler.
• Safety Gate: A barrier placed in a doorway or at the top/bottom of stairs.
• Pressure-Mounted Gate: Secured by pressure against the walls, suitable for doorways, but not recommended for the top of stairs.
• Hardware-Mounted Gate: Drilled and screwed directly into the wall or door frame, providing maximum security, required for the top of stairs.
• Tip-Over Restraint (Anti-Tip Kit): Straps or brackets used to anchor furniture (dressers, bookcases) to the wall stud, preventing them from falling onto a child. Essential for nursery safety.
• Cabinet Locks/Latches: Devices installed inside cabinets and drawers to prevent a child from opening them.
• Corner Guards: Soft, protective covers placed on sharp corners (like coffee tables or hearths) to prevent injury.
• Outlet Covers/Plugs: Small plastic covers or sliding mechanisms used to block electrical outlets.

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