| Baby cribs may keep your baby safe from falling off | | | | joints and small removable parts in baby cribs can also |
| during sleep but do youknow that cribs, when badly | | | | be dangerousas they can be choking hazards. |
| constructed and improperly used can be a healthand | | | | Side edges and protrusions can also become |
| life hazard to your child? | | | | strangulation hazards asblankets, necklaces and shirts |
| No matter how expensive the baby crib is or how | | | | can be caught. Avoid buying cribs that havethese |
| many safety tests it passed,parents should not be too | | | | features. Also, never put necklaces or anything around |
| sure as accidents can happen and often because | | | | your baby'sneck. While it is not likely to happen, it is |
| ofoverconfidence and neglect. | | | | better, as they say, to err onthe side of caution. |
| Remember that your baby's body is fragile and not | | | | Go with non-toxic |
| being used to theirenvironment, they are naturally | | | | Baby crib finish should be made with non-toxic |
| curious about everything and anything. | | | | materials that arerecommended for young children. As |
| Things that you would not even think of being a | | | | babies' body systems, especially theimmune systems |
| dangerous part of the babycrib can be dangerous to | | | | are still developing, it is important that they be |
| them. | | | | protectedfrom chemicals and toxins in the environment. |
| So whether you are using a brand new baby crib that | | | | When buying baby cribs, makesure that you ask the |
| you just bought a coupleof months ago from a | | | | salesperson for ones built using non-toxic materials. |
| reputable store or recycling the ones that you used | | | | Close the dropsides |
| foryour older kids, it is important that you keep your | | | | While the dropside mechanism in baby cribs can be |
| eyes and mind open forhazardous possibilities as they | | | | mightily convenient, itcan also spell disaster if you are |
| may be lurking in places that you would noteven | | | | not cautious in using it. Be sure thatwhen you do put |
| consider remotely dangerous! Here are some tips that | | | | your baby inside the crib, you have raised the drop |
| can help keep yourchild safe in a baby crib and | | | | side andhave locked it. Some parents may remember |
| remember that one mistake can mean your hislife. | | | | to raise it up but forget tosecure it with a lock, causing |
| Be instruction-wise | | | | accidents. |
| Never believe that for one-minute you know | | | | Just put the basics |
| everything about baby cribs justbecause you've used | | | | Remember that the more things inside the baby crib, |
| one before. And no matter how much knowledge you | | | | the greater thepossibility of accident to your baby, as |
| thinkyou have, it is still imperative that you read the | | | | anything can be a potential chokingand strangulation |
| manual and instructionguide. | | | | hazard. To avoid this, keep the baby crib to a |
| In addition to providing the step-by-step guide on how | | | | bareminimum, only placing things that are absolutely |
| to set-up the babycrib from scratch, the manual will | | | | necessary like a pillow anda blanket. Toys inside the |
| also contain some tips on how to properlycare for | | | | crib is okay if your baby is awake and playingbut |
| your crib and to avoid accidents while using it. | | | | always remember to remove them when he is about |
| Be inspection-wise | | | | to be put into bed. |
| When buying a baby crib or when you are about to | | | | Parents are also advised to avoid placing dangling toys |
| use one, make sure thateverything is in place and | | | | on the side of thecrib as loose straps may capture |
| there are no broken or bent parts. Sharp edges,missing | | | | your baby and strangle him. |