Tips to Choosing a Safe Crib
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Lynn Stewart
I love writing about babies, children, and life in general. I hope to be able to give others great quality content that they can use to help further themselves on something they may have a similar interest in. By Lynn Stewart
Published on 12/15/2010
Millions of cribs are recalled every year for different safety reasons, and most infant fatalities have happened in non recalled cribs then cribs that have been recalled.
Tips to Choosing a Safe Crib
Millions of cribs are recalled every year for different safety reasons, and most infant fatalities have happened in non recalled cribs then cribs that have been recalled.
1. The first thing you want to make sure is to check that a crib your have bought (whether new or used) is not on a list for being a recalled crib. Another great idea is to purchase a crib that transitions into a bed as your infant will grow faster than you sometimes realize.
2. Make sure that you are following the manufacturers directions when putting the crib together, and that you do not end up with a bunch of left over parts when done. Remember you are putting together something that is to be a safe haven for your child not a desk. Check the slates when done to make sure that they are no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, and that the side rail that lowers has no less than two locking devices to hold it in place.
3. Make sure that if you bought the mattress separate that it is a tight fit within the crib and not loose and floating around. Not only do you want a tight fitting mattress you also want one that is firm as a soft mattress may play a role in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Make sure that the bedding you buy is also a tight fit to the mattress. You do not want a loose sheet that could suffocate your infant in the middle of the night.
4. Make sure you do not leave a bunch of blankets, stuffed animals, clothes, diapers, pillows, or anything else that will be cluttering up the bed. You want to make sure that only what the baby needs is in that crib. Any thing that you may feel is extra more than likely is. So make sure you get all that clutter out and clear the crib for the child to sleep in. Using a baby monitor at night can also be a great idea so you can always keep an eye on your baby while he or she sleeps.
These are just a few tips to help in trying to choose a good crib for infant, be sure to read more than just this and to educate yourself as much as possible on cribs. With things like suffocation and SIDS you want to make sure that you eliminate as many possible situations that may arise from your infants crib. Being the leading cause of injury, and death among nursery products become an expert on cribs. This will give you a good piece of mind at night when laying your infant down for bed time.
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1. The first thing you want to make sure is to check that a crib your have bought (whether new or used) is not on a list for being a recalled crib. Another great idea is to purchase a crib that transitions into a bed as your infant will grow faster than you sometimes realize.
2. Make sure that you are following the manufacturers directions when putting the crib together, and that you do not end up with a bunch of left over parts when done. Remember you are putting together something that is to be a safe haven for your child not a desk. Check the slates when done to make sure that they are no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, and that the side rail that lowers has no less than two locking devices to hold it in place.
3. Make sure that if you bought the mattress separate that it is a tight fit within the crib and not loose and floating around. Not only do you want a tight fitting mattress you also want one that is firm as a soft mattress may play a role in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Make sure that the bedding you buy is also a tight fit to the mattress. You do not want a loose sheet that could suffocate your infant in the middle of the night.
4. Make sure you do not leave a bunch of blankets, stuffed animals, clothes, diapers, pillows, or anything else that will be cluttering up the bed. You want to make sure that only what the baby needs is in that crib. Any thing that you may feel is extra more than likely is. So make sure you get all that clutter out and clear the crib for the child to sleep in. Using a baby monitor at night can also be a great idea so you can always keep an eye on your baby while he or she sleeps.
These are just a few tips to help in trying to choose a good crib for infant, be sure to read more than just this and to educate yourself as much as possible on cribs. With things like suffocation and SIDS you want to make sure that you eliminate as many possible situations that may arise from your infants crib. Being the leading cause of injury, and death among nursery products become an expert on cribs. This will give you a good piece of mind at night when laying your infant down for bed time.
Your baby will grow up fast and you will need things like High Chair Toys and more. Come visit http://www.highchairtoys.com for a great selection of highchair toys.