Child Bedding Sets: Cot Security is Critical
We are used to throwing away everything, but for some reason we want to keep our baby's items forever. During pregnancy, many people will offer their old nursery furniture and crib bedding. Babies can be a big financial drain to a family, thankfully offerings of cribs and bedding can help keep those costs in check, and always remember to thank the giver. Don't wait until after baby is using his crib and bedding to check for safety issues, the time to inspect is before baby spends his first night in his new home.
Whether it is a Moses basket or baby crib, there is something very special about your child's first bed. If someone has been kind enough to give you their crib you will most likely want to clean it up and perhaps repaint it. It is a good idea to check the safety of the crib while you are in the process of refinishing it. Even new baby bedding and cribs should be checked for safety. Wicker cradles or cribs can chip and splinter very easily so it's always a good idea to triple check them for sharp edges and it's always a good idea to replace the mattress because it may not be holding up as well as it should. Be careful that you do not have loose threads or pieces of material for the baby to shove into his or her mouth when fitting the skirt.
As a matter of your baby's safety, choose window drapes that do not have any dangling material that your baby might choke on. Juvenile Products Manufacturer's Association (JPMA) and British Standards (BS) recommend new bedding for baby's crib as a safety precaution. The products displaying either the JPMA stamp of endorsement or the BS 'Kite' symbol have been put to the test to ensure that they satisfy all of the proper safety standards.
I have no problem with second-hand baby things as long as you make sure that they are perfectly safe - it isn't environmentally sound to throw away good furniture and baby bedding. Your baby will spend most of his time in his crib so it is important to check the type of crib you buy to ensure your baby's safety and happiness. These are some important things to consider when you do your baby safety equipment check. First off, always make sure to check for spots where a child's clothes might get caught and any chipped, loose, or toxic lead paint. Most importantly check the bars of the crib to assure that they are closer than 2 3/8 inches apart. The header and footer boards need to be solid having no holes, this will protect your infant from getting his/her head caught. If your crib wobbles you must check the joints and fixings to assure that they are tightened. You should be able to raise and lower the side rails with one hand and the rails must be secure when raised. Last, the mattress should be clean and not too soft, and be sure that the side rail is no lower than 22 inches above the crib mattress.
A new mattress that would fit in the crib is always better. Nursery bedding may be dangerous if not secured correctly, so be certain to tie the strings of the bumper tightly so that the baby cannot pull the bumper down. Alternatively, just take down the bumper completely. Due to the danger of overheating, pillows, duvets, sheepskin or quilts should not ever be used for infants under one year of age. Blankets and sheets with a good thermometer in the babies room will help assure comfort. Keep the crib away from cords on lamps, window blinds and curtains and also keep the crib away from other furniture the baby can climb on, babies are very good climbers!
Babies don't stay babies for long, so enjoy the short time they are little and for heavens sake, have a wonderful and fun time but keep it safe.
Whether it is a Moses basket or baby crib, there is something very special about your child's first bed. If someone has been kind enough to give you their crib you will most likely want to clean it up and perhaps repaint it. It is a good idea to check the safety of the crib while you are in the process of refinishing it. Even new baby bedding and cribs should be checked for safety. Wicker cradles or cribs can chip and splinter very easily so it's always a good idea to triple check them for sharp edges and it's always a good idea to replace the mattress because it may not be holding up as well as it should. Be careful that you do not have loose threads or pieces of material for the baby to shove into his or her mouth when fitting the skirt.
As a matter of your baby's safety, choose window drapes that do not have any dangling material that your baby might choke on. Juvenile Products Manufacturer's Association (JPMA) and British Standards (BS) recommend new bedding for baby's crib as a safety precaution. The products displaying either the JPMA stamp of endorsement or the BS 'Kite' symbol have been put to the test to ensure that they satisfy all of the proper safety standards.
I have no problem with second-hand baby things as long as you make sure that they are perfectly safe - it isn't environmentally sound to throw away good furniture and baby bedding. Your baby will spend most of his time in his crib so it is important to check the type of crib you buy to ensure your baby's safety and happiness. These are some important things to consider when you do your baby safety equipment check. First off, always make sure to check for spots where a child's clothes might get caught and any chipped, loose, or toxic lead paint. Most importantly check the bars of the crib to assure that they are closer than 2 3/8 inches apart. The header and footer boards need to be solid having no holes, this will protect your infant from getting his/her head caught. If your crib wobbles you must check the joints and fixings to assure that they are tightened. You should be able to raise and lower the side rails with one hand and the rails must be secure when raised. Last, the mattress should be clean and not too soft, and be sure that the side rail is no lower than 22 inches above the crib mattress.
A new mattress that would fit in the crib is always better. Nursery bedding may be dangerous if not secured correctly, so be certain to tie the strings of the bumper tightly so that the baby cannot pull the bumper down. Alternatively, just take down the bumper completely. Due to the danger of overheating, pillows, duvets, sheepskin or quilts should not ever be used for infants under one year of age. Blankets and sheets with a good thermometer in the babies room will help assure comfort. Keep the crib away from cords on lamps, window blinds and curtains and also keep the crib away from other furniture the baby can climb on, babies are very good climbers!
Babies don't stay babies for long, so enjoy the short time they are little and for heavens sake, have a wonderful and fun time but keep it safe.
About the Author:
Dorothea is a writer and researcher on parenting and family issues. She also works part-time as a freelance writer for Your Baby Bedding.
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