The Ultimate Kids Rooms Safety Quiz

You should always check fabrics, paints, furniture and toys for safety before choosing them for your child's room.

Be sure to include a gliding chair or rocking chair in your nursery décor. New parents need a comfortable place to cuddle their baby.

Cradles and bassinets are safe for your baby for only a few short months. Invest in a well made crib that will grow with your child.

Be sure to choose a changing table that includes a safety strap as well as a low guard rail for your baby's protection.

To allow you to adjust the light level in your baby's room, install a dimmer switch for the overhead light and a room-darkening shade for the lamp. You might want to consider a decorative night light as well.

Studies have shown that newborns can't see subtle colors and details. Choose black and white mobiles and accessories and stick to simple patterns for the first few months.

To keep your toddler safe, make sure furniture is sturdy with smooth corners and that all electrical outlets are covered. Avoid breakable or heavy items that can topple over.

If you don't have wall-to-wall carpeting, vinyl tiles or wood flooring with non-slip rugs are a good second choice for your toddler's room.

A youth bed is low to the ground and therefore suited to your preschooler's needs. If you'd rather not invest in a bed with a limited lifespan, a mattress and box spring on the floor will do just as well for a while.

Install a low row of colorful hooks or pegs so your little ones can keep their clothes neat without too much hassle. Personalize it with your child's name for an extra decorative touch.

Patterned or medium-toned carpets and rugs will hide those inevitable stains better than light, solid ones.

A child-size table and chairs are the perfect size for snacks and art projects. If you invest in a set with charm and character, you can easily adapt it for use as an accessory elsewhere in the house later.

Regular or compact fluorescent light bulbs are safest for your kids' rooms. Halogen and incandescent bulbs are dangerously hot when touched.

Decorate with throw pillows, sheets or strippable wallpaper borders to accommodate your child's latest hero. Use more long-lasting motifs for larger, more expensive items.

For your child's safety, be sure upper bunks have safety rails and that the mattress is well below the top of the railing.

Open storage containers make it easy and fun for kids to toss in their stuff. This is a great place to incorporate their favorite colors.

Give preteens lots of leeway to express themselves in their room décor, encouraging them to play up their interests and accomplishments.

Keep your Internet-connected computer in the family room where you can supervise your children's surfing activities. For homework projects, you might provide them with a computer just for typing in their bedrooms.

To keep teens feeling good about their rooms, now is the time to invest in a makeover. Incorporate some adult touches such as an easy chair and new carpeting to give the feel of a hip studio apartment.

If you can, invest in a professional closet organizing system for your teenage daughter. It will help her keep her growing wardrobe in order.