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!
An adjustable mattress height and drop sides (one or both) are features on most standard cribs. Drop sides make is easier for parents to pick baby up out of the crib, and the mattress adjustment can be set high to easily lift the baby when he or she is small and can’t climb out. For older babies, a lowered mattress can help keep baby from climbing out and getting injured.
Convertible baby furniture cribs are becoming more popular, since they grow with your child. The crib converts to a toddler bed, and often to a full size bed as well. This can help your child adjust more easily to a larger bed, since the child will still be sleeping in a familiar environment. Portable cribs are another option, but parents should understand that portable cribs are not as heavily regulated as standard cribs.
When looking at cribs to buy, parents should do their homework on recalls that may have been issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Cribs are sometimes recalled because of violations in slat width (they cannot be more than 2 3/8 inches apart) or in the mattress support system. For example, a strap system is not allowed, as it is more likely to fail than a metal spring system.
In some cases, the mattress may not fit tightly, leaving a space between the mattress and the crib sides where the baby could become trapped. Loose or missing parts are also very dangerous. Failure of the drop side mechanism is the most common cause for a product recall. This is why you should avoid a used crib unless the manufacturer’s product code and name are listed, or you have access to the product information manual. You will need this information to find out whether or not that particular model has been recalled.
When shopping for cribs, you may want to consider other designs. For example, a fold out design is a good alternative to the potentially dangerous drop side crib that poses a safety hazard for your baby. In fact, the CPSC may soon ban drop side cribs completely. The safety commission may also implement a rule that cribs must be lower to the floor to prevent serious injury to children who climb out of or fall from the crib. Whatever model you choose, always make sure to check with the CPSC for crib recalls.
Again, always check any crib against the Consumer Product Safety Commission.Your best bet though is to purchase from a baby furniture crib dealer who is genuinely concerned about safety and are aware of the different features that are coming out regarding cribs. Read their advertisements carefully, safety consciousness is easy to spot. - 23546
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