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Children's Light Fixtures: Safety Considerations


Before you put a light fixture in your child’s room, you need to know safety guidelines for children's light fixtures. Researching the potential hazards of different light fixtures' can help prevent harm to your child and family.  Here are some tips for purchasing and maintaining children's light fixtures.

  • Pick materials that are fire retardant.
  • Make sure that the material, if burned, does not produce a harmful fume or heavy smoke.
  • Make sure the cords on the fixture are not frayed or punctured in any way. This could cause shock as well as a fire if wires are exposed.
  • Check that the bulb in the light fixture does not exceed wattage limits on the fixture's directions. The wattage limit is indicated somewhere on the fixture, usually in the form of a sticker.
  • Ensure that the light fixture cannot fall on your child. Children like to pull on items that are higher up. Make sure the fixture is secure in its placement.








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