If you are expecting a new baby, this is undoubtedly an exciting time. Along with all of the other preparations you are making, chances are you’ll be looking to purchase a baby furniture crib. If so, you should make sure you choose a crib that is safe, durable, and affordable.
Regarding the safety of the crib, there are almost daily different safety standards being adopted, but on the other hand, less and less babies are suffocating in their beds!
Standard cribs usually feature an adjustable mattress height modification mechanism and one or two drop sides. The drop sides makes it easier for a grown adult to lift the baby out of the crib, and the mattress adjustment is necessary because as the child grows and can stand on the mattress there is a danger that the child may try to climb over the top of the crib which would lead to injury.
Convertible baby furniture cribs allow the crib to be changed into a toddler bed, and possibly into a full-sized bed. Psychologically, the conversion helps a child to adjust into sleeping into a bigger bed.Portable cribs are another alternative, however a parent needs to be told that portable cribs do not have to meet the stringent safety demands that other cribs need to adhere to.
Parents must carefully research any recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission for any crib model they are considering buying. Recalls can be made for a number of reasons, including slats that are farther than 2 3/8 inches apart, or a strap system to secure the mattress instead of a safer metal spring system.
Other reasons for recall include a mattress that does not fit properly, leaving a gap between the crib and the mattress where baby may become trapped. Incorrect, loose, or missing parts are also a major safety hazard. The most common reason for crib recalls is a failure of the drop side mechanism. For this reason, you should avoid buying used cribs unless you can locate the manufacturer name and product code, or you have the product booklet from the manufacturer. You will need this data to investigate whether that particular crib has been recalled.
Look for different designs for cribs, including a fold-out side design instead of the dangerous drop side hardware that can trap the babys head. There may even be laws surfacing that will totally ban drop side cribs, thus parents need to follow the news carefully before investing in a baby furniture crib. The safety commissions are also considering that cribs should be closer to the floor than the standard crib so that if a child does fall out of a crib there may be less resulting injury.
The best way to go about purchasing a baby furniture crib is to choose a dealer who is well informed about crib regulations and is truly concerned with your child’s safety. Read store advertisements closely, and you’ll easily be able to spot those who are truly concerned with your child’s safety.
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