High quality materials, perfect manufacture, functionality, and durability are the main requirements of a customer looking for a piece of furniture. As a manufacturer  have to take other factors into consideration as well: safety, economic efficiency, and to be environmentally responsible. 

Furniture should not come with a health risk. There are however, hidden risks. Substances in the wood can induce allergic reactions and be harmful to ones health. There are specific safety regulations for every furnishing category - particularly of course for the nurseries. Taking baby cots as an example, the following requirements are checked before production:

Complete stability
All accessible edges, corners and any protruding parts must be rounded 
It should not be possible for soother chains, clips etc. to get caught on parts accessible from within the cot
The strength of the cot bars, end and side panels
The gaps between the cot bars are defined so as to prevent the baby getting trapped
All materials and finishes must comply with the Toy Safety Standards as well as be sweat and saliva resistant. 
Small parts, decorative features etc. that can be swallowed should not be accessible from within the cot 
The inner height of the side and end panels must be at least 60cm