Baby Cribs and Bassinets Safety Guidelines
Among the earliest preparations parents-to-be must take is to chose a crib for their baby. It is recommended that couples a crib even before the baby is born. As parents you must go the extra mile in order to ensure the safety of your fragile little bundle of joy. Safety must be your top priority and the number one deciding factor when buying a crib. To help you decide, here are some baby cribs and safety guidelines you must follow:
- Make sure the crib is solid and properly assembled. When you go shopping, give the crib a shake. If it starts to tremble, then it’s was poorly assembled which means it’s may not be strong enough to support your baby. If you really like that particular model, you can ask a store personnel to show you a different crib of the same model or go to another store that also sells that particular model.
- The sides of the crib must be high enough that the baby won’t accidentally climb over it.
- The slats on the sides must not be wider than 2 inches. Any wider and your baby’s arms, feet and head might get stuck in between the vertical bars.
- Although having an easy to slide sides are advantageous to parents when putting the baby back in the crib, it can be dangerous as well. If the sides are too easy to slide, the baby might trigger the mechanism by accident.
- Another advantage that might become a disadvantage is wheels or rollers. Cribs with wheels are easier to move and provide convenience but it also means it can be easily moved by accident. An older sibling playing around the crib might accidentally push it or the crib might be pushed away when a parent leans closer to put the baby down. If you’re going to buy a crib with wheels, check if the wheels can be locked to prevent any accident.
I do hope that the following baby cribs and safety guidelines have been of valuable help to you in such an important decision concerning your child.
