How to Make Interior Safer: 7 Ideas for Families with Children

With the arrival of a child in the house, their health and safety become a priority. Let's look at what to buy and what to avoid.

Wallpapers from Natural Fibers

For a child's room, paper wallpapers, water-based paint, and wallpapers made from natural materials (bamboo, veneer, or silk) are suitable. These do not emit harmful toxic substances.

Floor and Ceiling

For the floor, choose cork flooring. It is a moisture-resistant eco-friendly material that provides good cushioning underfoot. You can opt for quality laminate or carpet. However, it is better to avoid radiant heating systems due to electromagnetic radiation.

For the ceiling, it is better to use paint or whitewash, as suspended ceilings collect a lot of dust.

Eco-Friendly Furniture

Choose furniture made from solid wood, which is eco-friendly and resistant to mechanical damage.

Heavy furniture should be anchored to the wall to prevent it from being knocked over.

High-Quality Textiles

No synthetic fabrics: only natural cotton or linen. They are hypoallergenic and allow good air circulation.

For babies, choose plain white bedding with light tones—this uses fewer dyes.

No Sharp Corners

Attach special silicone corner guards to tables, nightstands, and shelves so that no one gets hurt during playtime.

Socket Covers and Safety Locks

Install socket covers on all outlets. You can choose ones that match the interior color to make them less noticeable.

Install safety locks on doors to prevent children from pinching their fingers. Special locking mechanisms should be installed on all cabinets containing sharp objects, medications, fragile or expensive items.

Proper Lighting

A child's room should have plenty of natural light. If possible, place it in a room with windows facing east or southeast.

For artificial lighting, soft diffused light throughout the room is ideal. For play zones, overhead lighting is sufficient, while a workspace requires additional illumination (desk lamps and wall sconces).

+ Useful Tip from Bosch

In homes with children, appliances should be as safe as possible. Therefore, it is best to buy a built-in dishwasher with a mechanical door lock. For cleaning children's dishes, the special "Hygiene+" mode is ideal, which provides long-lasting hot water treatment.

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