Baby Cribs - Safety Standards
The number one rule in choosing the right baby cribs furniture is safety. The second rule says safety and the third rule emphasizes safety. We are to conclude that it is not enough to say it, it must be emphasized that baby crib is critical for the comfort of the baby.
There are a lot of styles and makes in choosing baby furniture cribs. And with that, it follows that the baby cribs furniture must be a perfect fit with the chosen equipment. Make sure the baby cribs meet safety standards by checking for approval by the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM). Many safety guidelines are in place for baby cribs.
Spacing of Slats
Baby cribs furniture are designed with vertical bars or slats to keep the child safe. Make sure that the distance between baby cribs slats is no more than 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) apart to prevent the baby from getting it's head stuck between the baby cribs bars. The baby cribs safety standards have been in effect since 1973 with occasional updates. New baby cribs all conform to these standards and should contain a sticker which tells you that the baby crib does indeed conform to safety standards.
If you want to have an antique baby crib make sure that the baby crib has the required spacing between the slats, otherwise do not use it. It just isn't worth the risk. Never use the baby cribs if some of the slats are missing. You need to check the baby crib slats regularly to make sure that they are secure.
Drop Sides
The drop sides of baby cribs furniture must be a minimum of 9 inches (23 cm) above the mattress support when lowered, and of 26 inches (66 cm) above the mattress support when raised. Check the ease of release of the drop side and how much noise it makes. You will be doing this while holding a sleeping baby at 1 a.m so the easier and quieter it is to operate one handed the better.
The baby furniture cribs should be deep enough to ensure safety for your baby, the mattress should fit snugly into the shape of the baby cribs. You should stop using baby crib once the height of the child is more than ¾ of the height of the raised rail.
Make sure that the baby crib does not include trailing ribbons or strings of material that the baby might put into his mouth causing choking or other such problem. Check for the paint of baby cribs furniture that should be lead free, and no sharp edges or holes that tiny fingers or toes could get caught on.
For durability you have to feel and shake the baby cribs in the store to make sure the cribs are sturdy and not poorly constructed. Always test the baby furniture cribs features before placing an infant inside.
by Larasati Julian
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