Cribsare involved in more infant deaths each year than any other nurseryproduct. Know what to look for when buying a crib.
First check the corner posts on the crib. The best option is cornerposts that are flush with the headboard and footboard. At most, theyshould extent 1/16” above the top. They should not be long enough forclothing worn to get hooked on.

Check that the mattress support hangers can be completely secured tothe frame by either bolts or closed hooks. Regularly check the crib’shardware to make sure none of it has loosened something that can happenwith a child bouncing on the mattress.

If you’ll be using bumper pads, check them out carefully to have thefollowing features: tie or snap in place, fit Modern Luxury Stainless Steel White Marble Dining Table With Cross ... all the way around thecrib, have straps/ties in each corner, in the middle of the sides alongthe open rails and should also have ties at the top and bottom edges.(Be sure to remove the bumper pads when your child can stand in thecrib. Otherwise they might use the pad as something to step on if theywant to climb out of the crib.)

Once you get the crib and mattress home, discard all plastic. Never useany part of the plastic, including the bag covering the mattress, asthe plastic could cause suffocation.

Because of the potential of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), use afirm, flat mattress in the crib and lay your baby on their back.Instead of using a blanket that can get wrapped around the baby, use aone-piece sleeper with legs and arms.

When arranging the baby furniturein the nursery, keep the crib away from any window. Any windows thathave blinds or draperies also have cords that could causestrangulation. And the screen of an open window is not strong enough toprevent a child from falling out.

If you put your baby to bed with a pacifier or teether, never tie itaround their neck. When you are ready to put your baby down to sleep,there should be nothing around their neck and that includes bibs andnecklaces.

Make sure the side rail is fully locked when raised. Put the mattressin its lowest position once your child can stand in the crib by itself.Remove any and everything that they could possibly stand on to try andclimb out including any stuffed animals or toys.

Climbing out anyway? Then keep the side rail down. It’s a lot less further to fall than if the side rail is up.

And finally, keep in mind that any baby toy/mobile/gym that stretchesacross the crib is wonderful for your infant but can become astrangulation hazard once your baby gets older and more active.