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The safety of your new baby makes it
necessary to check all your equipment that
you will be using.
When you set up your baby room
seriously consider where you will place
your crib. If you have to place the crib
near a window with Venetian blinds you can
either shorten the cords or anchor them to
prevent your baby from reaching and
getting hold of them; avoid placing the
crib near the window if possible. As your
baby grows into a toddler and begins to
try to climb out of the crib, ensure it is
secure or s/he could become seriously
injured in a fall.
The
screws and/or other fasteners on the crib
such as bolts must be in place and tight.
It is of the utmost importance that these
are tested before you place your baby in
the crib. Be certain that the crib will
hold its position when the baby starts to
bounce or your baby could be hurt
seriously.
The mattress must by checked out
carefully, the covering should be checked
for any holes or cracks. It must fit in
the crib properly to ensure your baby
cannot slip between the mattress and side
or end bars.
The
sheets you use in your baby crib should
fit properly and not slip and slide. There
are sheet hooks available that attach to
the sheet under the mattress and keep it
in place. Placing the mattress in the
proper position is extremely important to
your baby's safety.
Blankets are not necessarily a good
idea to use with your baby. Be sure that
you avoid anything that could put your
baby at risk, especially in the light of
SIDS incidents today. The most advisable
way to put your baby to bed is in a
blanket sleeper. Make sure to tuck the
blanket tightly around and under the foot
of the mattress with your baby's feet
touching the footboard if you use a
blanket. You also want to help prevent
your baby from sliding under the blanket
and suffocating by not putting the blanket
any higher than its chest.
There is a risk of your baby slipping
between the mattress and the bumper pads
causing suffocation if the bumper pads are
not secured properly. Bumper pads if used
should be fastened in each of the four
corners and evenly spaced on each of the
two sides. There should be sixteen ties in
all, eight each for the top and
bottom.
Although mobiles are nice additions you
need to take a precaution to prevent your
baby from getting entangled in it. It must
be removed when your baby starts sitting
up by himself and you must also check to
see if there are small parts that are
removable that your baby could put in his
mouth.
There are convertible cribs that become
beds and grow with your child. Inspect
your child's crib to be sure there is
nothing that will put your baby at risk.
The ornate designs carved into the end
boards of cribs are beautiful but could
pose a hazard to your child. Have you seen
them?
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