| If you're a new parent, it's important to be | | | | in. between lowered crib rails and the top of |
| aware of guidelines for your baby's bed. | | | | the mattress; and rail slats that are 2 3/8 |
| These guidelines are set out by official | | | | in. apart. |
| organizations to ensure the optimum safety | | | | |
| for your baby while they're sleeping or even | | | | Specifications for the mattress include that |
| just playing in their bed. Since your baby's | | | | it should be fire-safe, which all newer |
| bed is the only place you'll ever leave them | | | | mattresses are required to be; that it fits |
| unattended, even for a minute, its important | | | | tightly on the crib with less than two finger |
| that it be as safe as possible and follow all | | | | widths of space between mattress and crib; |
| safety regulations. | | | | that it has squared corners and no sharp |
| | | | edges or rough services; and that the |
| Your baby's first bed will likely be a | | | | mattress is firm for optimal support. |
| bassinet before they graduate to a crib, and | | | | |
| this is where you have to be the most | | | | Single drop sides are more stable than |
| careful. Because a bassinet is essentially a | | | | double-drop sides, and metal supports are |
| basket of some sort or other similar design, | | | | often much sturdier than wood, though this |
| there's very little safety risk. But a crib | | | | does depend on the manufacturer. |
| has slots, designs and myriad other elements | | | | |
| that are potential dangers to your baby, many | | | | Think twice before getting an older bed or |
| of which you've probably never thought about. | | | | one that has been used before. Check out the |
| | | | safety commission's guidelines and see what |
| Here are some guidelines for keeping your | | | | cribs have been recalled. A used crib can |
| baby safe in their crib: | | | | have all kinds of safety hazards, from lead |
| | | | paint to worn parts. Though it may be more |
| Avoid headboards with cut outs or other | | | | expensive, buying a crib new is the best way |
| décor. It is easy for a baby to get their | | | | to ensure you get one that has the correct |
| head stuck or scrape themselves on them, and | | | | specifications. If you do buy a new crib, |
| thus they should be avoided. Also avoid | | | | always send in the registration card that |
| decorative posts or other additions. | | | | comes with it in case the manufacturer |
| | | | recalls the crib for whatever is a |
| If the crib has wheels, ensure that at least | | | | manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of the |
| two of them have brakes you can put on if you | | | | finest baby, adult and custom-sized sheets |
| leave the room. | | | | and bedding products. |
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| Specifications for the crib rails include at | | | | In business for over 25 years, we wholesale |
| least 26 in. between the raised crib rails | | | | our products to specialty and chain furniture |
| and the top of the crib mattress; at least 9 | | | | stores throughout the United States. |