A toy box can be dangerous for two reasons: A child could become trapped inside, or a hinged lid could fall on your child’s head or body while he’s searching for a toy. If possible, store toys on open shelves so that your child can get them easily. If you must use a toy box:
Look for one with no top, or choose one that has a lightweight removable lid or sliding doors or panels. Little fingers can easily become caught and injured under lids and between sliding doors and panels.
If you use a toy box with a hinged lid, be sure it has lid support that holds the lid open at any angle to which the lid is opened. If your toy box didn’t come with such a support, install one yourself—or remove the lid.
Look for a toy box with rounded or padded edges and corners, or add the padding yourself, so your child won’t be injured if he falls against it.
Children occasionally get trapped inside toy boxes, so be sure your box has ventilation holes or a gap between the lid and the box. Don’t block the holes by pushing the box tight against a wall. Be sure the lid doesn’t latch.