There are so many styles, kinds and price ranges for baby cribs that it can boggle the mind. The first question that you may ask is where do I start and what I should look for in a baby crib. The most important point to be aware of is the safety aspect for the childs sake. Next you want to consider were the cribs will be placed. This is important when looking at long term use and getting the most for your money while still meeting the childs needs. There are some general tips that you can use when looking for a baby crib or if you are a hobby woodworker and want to build one.
Once again, safety is the most important factor when buying a crib. There are many safety standards that have been put into place by the government as to the standards a baby crib must meet. If you are purchasing or will be getting a used baby crib then you should check it out according to these standards. Any issues should be corrected before using the crib. One of the most important of these issues is to check for loose, broken or missing slats. Any that are loose should be properly secured, and any that are broken or missing should be replaced. You should also check out all the hardware to make sure it is properly tightened as well. Decorative cutouts are pretty to look at but very dangerous for a little one. They could get stuck and hurt or worse. Avoid beds with such cutouts.
The sides and corner posts of a baby crib are another issue that can involve a good deal of checking. Crib slats on the headboard, footboard and/or sides of the crib should not be over 2-1/8 apart. Any further and your baby could possibly get his or her little head stuck in between. All corner posts of the crib should be no higher than 1/16 above the head or footboard. Any higher and these could pose a hanging hazard. No matter if the crib comes with one or both sides that can be lowered to reach you little one, you should check them out. Make sure that the latching mechanisms are functioning properly especially their ability to properly latch closed. A baby crib with defective latches could allow the sides to drop open and the baby could possibly get injured.
The next issue in safety for baby cribs is the mattress that will be used. Even for those cribs that come with a mattress make sure that it fits snuggly into the crib on every side. It is no surprise that babies are movers, even newborns. You dont want a baby to get caught between the sides and the mattress. Mattresses should always be kept at the lowest possible position or closest to the floor.
No matter what shape, size, color or fashion of baby crib you purchase it is important to make sure that it is both safe and sound. Little ones love to wriggle, wiggle and crawl. As such we must do our best to keep them safe and secure. This means making safety checks on all equipment that will be involved in their care.
Once again, safety is the most important factor when buying a crib. There are many safety standards that have been put into place by the government as to the standards a baby crib must meet. If you are purchasing or will be getting a used baby crib then you should check it out according to these standards. Any issues should be corrected before using the crib. One of the most important of these issues is to check for loose, broken or missing slats. Any that are loose should be properly secured, and any that are broken or missing should be replaced. You should also check out all the hardware to make sure it is properly tightened as well. Decorative cutouts are pretty to look at but very dangerous for a little one. They could get stuck and hurt or worse. Avoid beds with such cutouts.
The sides and corner posts of a baby crib are another issue that can involve a good deal of checking. Crib slats on the headboard, footboard and/or sides of the crib should not be over 2-1/8 apart. Any further and your baby could possibly get his or her little head stuck in between. All corner posts of the crib should be no higher than 1/16 above the head or footboard. Any higher and these could pose a hanging hazard. No matter if the crib comes with one or both sides that can be lowered to reach you little one, you should check them out. Make sure that the latching mechanisms are functioning properly especially their ability to properly latch closed. A baby crib with defective latches could allow the sides to drop open and the baby could possibly get injured.
The next issue in safety for baby cribs is the mattress that will be used. Even for those cribs that come with a mattress make sure that it fits snuggly into the crib on every side. It is no surprise that babies are movers, even newborns. You dont want a baby to get caught between the sides and the mattress. Mattresses should always be kept at the lowest possible position or closest to the floor.
No matter what shape, size, color or fashion of baby crib you purchase it is important to make sure that it is both safe and sound. Little ones love to wriggle, wiggle and crawl. As such we must do our best to keep them safe and secure. This means making safety checks on all equipment that will be involved in their care.
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