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7 Crucial Baby Crib Safety Tips For A Baby-loving Cot Bed And Mattress

If you are a mom-to-be planning your baby'scrib  safety  itself.
nursery furniture and decor, the thought
foremost in your mind probably is that you4.  Cut  Down  Corner  Posts
need to make sure that you create a safe
environment for your precious new charge. TheA cot with corner posts of more than 1/16 of
cot bed is the place where the infant will bean inch above the panels will never pass the
for a substantial part of each day. What areJPMA inspection. It represents a strangling
the most important baby crib safety tips yourisk, as a baby's clothes can get caught
need to keep in mind when decorating athere. Remove these dangerous lengths and
nursery?make sure that you sand the area down
smoothly. Of course, if there are canopy
Bodies such as the Juvenile Productsposts that are more than 16 inches in length
Manufacturer's Association has aabove the panels, this should be fine as far
certification program and seal that reassureas  baby  crib  safety  is  concerned.
parents that a particular product has been
thoroughly tested. Products only qualify to5.  Finishes  And  Finery
receive the seal it they meet or exceed the
standards as set by the industry watch dog,Check all the hardware regularly to make sure
ASTM International. Always check for thisthat everything is tight and secure. Loose
certification seal before making a buyingscrews or brackets present a danger. The
decision.finish on the wood should be non-toxic.
Handle this with care to prevent peeling and
1.  Spacing  Of  Slatschipping. Don't use abrasive or toxic
cleaners. Check that the wood remains smooth.
All the cot beds that are certified will haveSplintering or damage to the edges can injure
slats that are no more than 2 3/8 inchesyour  baby.
apart. This is an extremely important baby
crib safety aspect. If you want to bring in6.  Nap-Time  No-No's
an antique heirloom, make sure that it has
the required spacing between the slats,Remove all stuffed toys, pillows, quilts or
otherwise do not use it. It just isn't worthcomforters or other stuffed items during
the risk. You need to check the slats fromnap-times. All of these can turn into a
time to time to make sure that they aresuffocation hazard when you turn your back.
secure. Never use a baby bed if some of theCover your baby with a light receiving
slats are missing. Many older baby furnitureblanket if necessary. Pull it up only to the
versions have cutouts in the headboard orchest and keep it away from the child's face.
footboard. This is an absolute no-no. TheTuck it in securely around the mattress. Make
side bar needs to be 26 inches above thesure that the baby isn't too hot. For baby
mattress  when  it is in its lowest position.crib safety's sake you may even want to
consider looking at alternatives such as a
2.  Crib  Mattress  Measurementssleep sack. By using this, you can avoid
using  blankets.
Don't use an inferior mattress that fits
loosely into the base of the bed. The fit7.  Bye-Bye  Crib  Bumpers
should be snug and fairly tight. Baby crib
safety regulations specify that you shouldn'tBumpers and mobiles are fine until the baby
be able to fit more than two adult fingersis old enough to pull himself into a standing
(about 1 inch) between the mattress and theposition. At that time it is safer to remove
edge of the cot. The sheet should also be athese. Also try to get bumpers that aren't so
tight fit and you need to be sure that itstuffed that they look like pillows. These
will remain in place. Rather struggle a bitmay be dangerous. Keep bumpers securely
with the crib bedding. This is far betterfastened  at  all  times.
than exposing your baby to the risk of
getting trapped. Move the mattress to theIf the baby furniture comes with a drop side,
lowest position as your baby becomes morealways double check that it is up and secure
mobile. Never use any form of plastic tobefore you leave your infant. When you put
cover a mattress. This is extremelyyour baby down for a nap elsewhere, make sure
dangerous.that it is never on a soft surface such as a
sofa or beanbag. If you travel and use a cot
3.  Beware  Of  Window  Blindsin a hotel, do a thorough check to make sure
that it is safe. Ask your pediatrician about
Position this piece of nursery furniture asthe  safest  sleep  position  for  your baby.
far as possible away from windows with window
blinds, drapes or shutters with long cords.Rather spend a few dollars more and get the
An accident happens in an instant. Rememberbest you can afford. You can never pay too
to keep your eyes open for possible hazardsmuch attention to baby crib safety.
around the bed. Don't just focus on infant



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