A child safety anti-tipover protection device, including (i) a first bracket extending between first and second ends and having first and second sides, (ii) a second bracket hingedly connected to the first surface of the first bracket at an intermediate position between the first and second ends, and having first and second sides, (iii) a first strip of fastener material disposed on the second surface of the first bracket, the first strip of fastener material extending between the first and second ends and crossing the intermediate position; and (iv) a second strip of fastener material disposed on the first surface of the second bracket.