Hang it on a wall away from the crib, higher than your child can reach, and on two secure fixings. The rest is detail.
Not above the crib
Choose a wall beside or opposite the crib, bed, or changing table, so nothing can fall where your child sleeps or lies. This holds however well the frame is fixed. The wall across from the crib is often the best place anyway, since it is the one your child looks at.
Out of reach
Hang it higher than a standing child can stretch, and remember they will soon be climbing. Keep it clear of furniture that could serve as a step, such as a dresser, a toy chest, or a low bookcase. If you rearrange the room later, look again at what now stands beneath the frame.
Two fixings, not one
Use two hooks or screws, set level and a few inches apart, so the frame can’t swing or be knocked loose. In drywall, use anchors rated for the frame’s weight or screw into a stud. Skip adhesive strips in a child’s room, since they can let go in warm or humid air.
Don’t lean it
A frame propped on a dresser or shelf can be pulled down by a curious hand. Fix it to the wall, even if you like the look of a leaning frame elsewhere in the house.
Choose a safe front
The clear front of a frame is either glass or acrylic. Acrylic is lighter and doesn’t shatter, which makes it the better choice for a child’s room. Every Neape frame uses acrylic for this reason.
Check it now and then
Give the frame a gentle tug every few months to make sure it still sits firm. Check again after a move, after any building work, and when your child starts pulling up to stand.
