Child Crib Bedding: Cot Safeness is Imperative

Being a part of a throwaway society, something about our baby things tells us to hang on to them. In spite of that, while you are carrying your baby, many people will be lining up to share their used furniture from their nurseries and their old crib bedding. As baby rearing is very costly, one should be grateful for the baby bedding offered. When picking bedding and crib for your baby, do a little research to make sure the products are safe and trustworthy.

Whether it is a Moses basket or a crib, your baby’s first crib is the most memorable. You’ll probably be taking some time to refinish the crib if you’ve been given a hand-me-down. If so, this is the perfect time to make sure that the bed is safe. The baby bedding may look new. Have you checked its safety? If the cradle is of wicker, check up the joints and remove any loose things. The mattress must be replaced as it would have definitely become bad. The baby might shove loose threads or pieces of material into his mouth, so when fitting the skirt make sure to remove them.

The drapes should be fixed properly. Loose materials might be caught by the child to put inside the mouth. Juvenile Products Manufacturer’s Association (JPMA) and British Standards (BS)  recommend new bedding for baby’s crib as a safety precaution. The JPMA seal of approval or the BS ‘Kite’ mark are shown on products that have been safety tested and meet the requirements.

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. Since your baby will be in his or her crib for extended periods of time it is important you spend the time inspecting it.  You need to take all the necessary precautions to ensure your babies safety and well being. Here are some things to keep in mind when inspecting the safety of your baby equipment. Be sure that snags that could catch on a baby’s clothes, as well as all chipped, loose, or toxic lead paints, are removed. Make sure that the baby’s head does not get caught between the bars of the crib by making sure the spindles are no farther than 2 and 3/8 inches apart and that the header and footer boards are securely attached with no spaces for the baby to get caught in. To prevent the child’s crib from shaking or wobbling, always be sure to check for tight joints and fixings. You should be certain that the raising and lowering mechanism for the side rail can be operated with just one hand, and that it stays securely in place when in the raised position. The final point to verify is that the mattress is clean and firm and the  top of the side rail is at least 22 inches above the mattress.

A new baby deserves a new mattress that is safe and securely fits into the crib. Nursery bedding that is not well-secured can cause suffocation, so either tie the bumper securely or take it out completely. Babies under the age of 12 months should not have access to the following in their cribs:  duvets, quilts, sheepskin or pillows, while use of these items could cause overheating. Keep a thermometer in the room, and try a mixture of blankets and sheets. You will be astonished at a baby’s ability to climb and reach things, so cribs must be kept away from curtains, window blinds, cords, lamps or nearby furniture onto which they might lift themselves.

You can have a wonderful time with your baby that is growing fast.