Planning a room for baby in your home is always fun and a great time to be creative but you should also consider some safety issues. The fun part comes from the shopping. There are a lot of items available from furniture to clothing and it is very tempting to mix and match them and create a perfect whole.
However, safety in a baby's room must be first priority, no matter how beautiful the items may be before you buy - or make - anything, make sure everything is 100% safe.
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Make sure the baby can't get its head, or arm, between the slats. The space between slats should be no more than two inches apart. | |
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Check that there are no missing, loose or cracked slats. | |
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Make sure that the mattress fits into the crib properly. | |
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Use only fitted-bottom sheets that are made especially for cribs. | |
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Remove pillows, quilts and comforters. Your baby needs a flat, hard surface to sleep on. | |
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Place the crib away from windows, cords, lamps, decoration or climbable furniture and do not hang a ceiling light fixture above the baby's crib. | |
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Once your baby can stand remove any mobiles or toys that hang across the crib and adjust the mattress to its lowest position. | |
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Place your baby on his back to sleep in order to reduce the likelihood of SIDS. |
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Install window guards, and buy cordless window coverings if possible. | |
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Avoid baby walkers with wheels especially if you live in a home with steps. | |
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Always put plug protectors in electrical outlets. | |
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Store baby powder, lotion, alcohol-based hand gel, and other supplies in a drawer or on a shelf beyond your baby's reach. | |
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Use lightweight decorations, mirrors or heavy picture frames could seriously injure your baby if they fell. | |
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Never leave a baby unattended on a changing table. | |
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Store baby lotion, alcohol-based hand gel, and other supplies in a drawer or on a shelf beyond your baby's reach. |
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