When you are buying a baby crib, there are a number of safey features to look for to keep your baby safe.
Check that the side railings go down low enough to allow you to pick up your baby easily - this can be on one or both sides of the crib
Check if the crib allows you to adjust the mattress height - this is important when your baby starts to stand up in the crib. You don't want them toppling out.
The distance between the slats should be no more than 2 3/8" apart so that your baby can't put their head between the slats.
Also avoid baby cribs with decorative cut-outs where an adventurous baby may stick their head or limbs.
NOTE: And just keep in mind that many used or antique baby cribs, as beautiful as they are, do not meet these standards.
Here is an example of a crib that does meet the US safety standards
DaVinci Jenny Lind Baby Crib - Baby Blue
Check that the side railings go down low enough to allow you to pick up your baby easily - this can be on one or both sides of the crib
Check if the crib allows you to adjust the mattress height - this is important when your baby starts to stand up in the crib. You don't want them toppling out.
The distance between the slats should be no more than 2 3/8" apart so that your baby can't put their head between the slats.
Also avoid baby cribs with decorative cut-outs where an adventurous baby may stick their head or limbs.
NOTE: And just keep in mind that many used or antique baby cribs, as beautiful as they are, do not meet these standards.
Here is an example of a crib that does meet the US safety standards
DaVinci Jenny Lind Baby Crib - Baby Blue
Labels: Baby crib, Product review
1 Comments:
Good post. Very useful . Thanks for sharing.
deepti
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