Tips On Baby Crib Safety

If you are a mother or father, it is no doubt a top priority to keep your baby safe. One of the places your baby spends much of it's time is in the crib. You may feel at ease that your little one is safe in her crib, but think again. There is some information you should know about baby crib safety to be sure your little one is safe.

If the crib is older, get it modified to updated crib safety standards, or get a new one. You may have "warm fuzzy" feelings about having YOUR child sleep in the same crib you grew up in, and maybe even your parents or grandparents used that same crib. Family heirlooms are great, but not necessarily when it comes to baby crib safety. That's because these cribs may have dangers lurking in them that have been removed in newer models. Say you acquired an old wooden crib, more than likely the paint used contained lead. Because of it's age and use, the wood frame could be splintering, and the slat spacing is probably to far apart. You should be concerned.

While shopping, weather it be a second hand store or a yard sale, you come across an adorable used crib. Just like a used car, have it checked out. Be sure to find out what it is going to take to meet current crib safety standards. If this is not worth your time and effort, don't buy it. You will be better off with a new one. Avoid plush, soft bedding. When you put your baby to sleep, place her on her back, don't cover her with blankets, or use pillows to cushion her. The baby's mattress should be firm and covered with a clean, soft sheet, but the room itself should be kept warm enough that no blankets or other accouterments are needed.

Mobiles need to be out of baby's reach. Using mobiles are great for learning, as long as your baby is not yet capable of sitting up, reaching, or grabbing. When your child is able to do these things, make certain the mobile is out of reach so she doesn't grab it and yank it down on herself. Doing so could mean your child risks choking on small parts or strangling on strings or cords. Once your child is active enough to be able to reach and "play with" the mobile, it should be removed. Practicing these baby crib safety tips could save you from a useless and unnecessary trip to the emergency room.

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