TL;DR
Wall-mounting a TV in a kids room eliminates tip-over risk and keeps the screen safe from thrown toys and swinging arms. Mount it 5–6 feet high, use a fixed (flat) mount with no moving parts, and always cover the cables — no free-hanging wires in a kids room. Book online — TV mounting starts at $149.
Table of Contents
- Mount It Higher Than Usual
- You Don't Need a Big or Expensive TV
- Cover the Cables
- Use a Fixed (Flat) Mount
- When to Call a Pro
- Frequently Asked Questions
Kids are active. They run, throw things, and bump into stuff. A TV sitting on a dresser or stand can get knocked over — and that's a real safety risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports thousands of emergency room visits every year from TV and furniture tip-overs involving children.
Wall mounting a TV in a kids room eliminates that risk completely. But a kids room setup is a little different from a living room. Here's what to think about.
Mount It Higher Than Usual
In a living room, you want the TV at eye level. In a kids room, you want it higher — around 5 to 6 feet from the floor. The goal is to keep the screen out of the danger zone so a thrown toy or a swinging arm doesn't crack it.
Kids don't need the TV at their exact eye level. If they're lying in bed watching, a higher TV actually gives them a better viewing angle — they're looking up naturally, which is more comfortable than craning sideways at a low screen.
You Don't Need a Big or Expensive TV
A kids room doesn't need anything bigger than a 43-inch TV. Most kids do perfectly fine with a 32-inch screen — and you can pick one up for around $70 to $100. Get a smart TV with Roku or built-in streaming so they can watch YouTube, and hook up a game console if they want.
Don't break the bank. Kids are rough on things, and there's a decent chance the screen gets scratched or cracked eventually. A cheap 32-inch TV mounted safely on the wall is the right move.
Cover the Cables
Kids grab things. If there are cables hanging between the TV and the outlet, a child can pull on them — and that can damage the TV's ports or yank a cable out of the wall.
Every cable in a kids room needs to be covered. Two options:
- Cable raceway: A wall-mounted cover that hides all the cables. Works on any wall type. We include this with our TV Mounting + Cables Covered service — starting at $199.
- In-wall routing: All cables run inside the wall with a new outlet behind the TV. Zero visible wires. This is our TV Mounting + Power Outlet + Cable in Wall service — $599. Only works on drywall.
Either way — no free-hanging cables in a kids room.
Use a Fixed (Flat) Mount
We recommend a fixed mount for kids rooms. It holds the TV flat against the wall with no moving parts — nothing to grab, nothing to hang from, nothing to swing around.
Full-motion mounts have an arm that extends and swivels. In a kids room, that arm is at exactly the height where children play, and kids will treat it like a toy. A fixed mount is simpler, safer, and more stable.
When to Call a Pro
Getting the height right, covering the cables properly, and making sure the mount is anchored solidly into studs — that's where professional installation pays off. Especially in a kids room where safety matters more than aesthetics.
We do kids room TV installations throughout NYC and northern New Jersey. Book online — TV mounting starts at $149.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I mount the TV higher in a kids room?
Yes. Mount it around 5 to 6 feet from the floor so it's out of reach. Kids throw things, swing toys, and bump into walls — a higher mount keeps the screen safe from accidental damage.
What size TV is best for a kids room?
32 to 43 inches is plenty. You can get a solid 32-inch smart TV for $70 to $100. Save the big screen for the living room — kids don't need it, and they're likely to damage it.
Do the cables need to be covered?
Absolutely. Kids will pull on hanging cables. Use a cable raceway to cover them, or run them through the wall for the cleanest look. No free-hanging cables in a kids room.
What type of mount should I use?
A fixed (flat) mount. It holds the TV flush against the wall with no moving parts. Full-motion mounts have arms that extend out — kids will grab them and swing on them. Keep it simple and flat.