While timber staircases provide an effective way to traverse from one level of a house to another, they can be dangerous for young children without the addition of staircase railings. All staircases have at least one side open when there are no railings present and certain styles contain two open sides. For this reason, stairs pose a risk of injury if children fall off an open side. As a parent, it is your responsibility to change this by the installation of the appropriate railings. Railings Offer Support for the Children Children just learning to climb stairs can steady themselves by … Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF STAIRCASE RAILINGS FOR CHILDREN’S SAFETY