You might not realize this but seeing that cute baby sleeping quietly and comfortably would make any hearts feels melt. So cute and innocent don't you think? Providing the very best for them is what every parents wish for. No doubt that the cribs for babies are one of must have item for them to have enough sleep and safety guaranteed. And yet, what are the criteria to look for in cribs for baby?
Here are the 7 criteria for you to look for in most cribs for babies:
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Standard Specification
All the manufacturers of cribs for baby should and must meet the Government standard requirements set by The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the Juvenile Products Manufacturers' Association (JPMA) certifies cribs that meet the safety standards and the voluntary standards by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
The Materials
There are 3 main materials used for making cribs for babies and that is wood, plastics, and iron. Yet, when talking about the durability aspect, the metal cribs are more sturdy, secure, and longevity. Nevertheless, if safety and hazard free environment becomes the concern, then consider cribs which made of wood. The wooden cribs are considered the best material for the baby's health.
The Mattress
The mattress is part of the crib and obviously is where your infant will sleep on. It is so much easy to pick one for use but it seems to have a connection with SIDS, particularly if the baby sleeps on a soft mattress. For this case, consider the metal spring system whereby the entire mattress is supported and more durable. The mattress must be firm with tight fitting and there should be no missing or broken hardware.
Height Measurements
One of the crucial parts of having cribs for babies is the height measurements between the mattress and the side bars. It is common to set the mattress at the highest position when at newborn stage. The distance between the mattress and the top of the side bar should be no more than 26 inches (if set at the highest position). The 3 position option in mattress heights adjustment would be the wisest choice as it can be adjust accordingly as the child grows.
The Drop Sides
Most parents that having cribs for babies with this features find it to be very convenient. The single drop down sided crib is the most preferred one compare to the double drop sided. It allows them to easily lift baby out and to place their baby again in the crib. In terms of safety aspect, the drop sides must be at least 9 inches above the mattress support when lowered. Moreover, placing the baby crib near the window is not advisable.
Slats and Bumper Pads
The crib slats or bars should not exceed 2 and 3/8 inches apart from each other. This will prevent the baby's head getting stuck or slipping between the slats. The bumper pads are an additional of great concept and should be secured properly, as the risk might come to your baby like slipping between the bumpers and mattress; causing suffocates as a result.
Mobile Cribs for Babies
Having the wheels on the crib would a plus and helps the parent to mobilize the baby anywhere they like. But this add-on functionality shall becomes ineffective once the babies started to sit up on their own or worse with standing ability, the wheels should be take off to prevent unexpected incident.
The existence of danger upon cribs for babies is most likely to exist, yet the failure to recognize the hidden potential risk is still noted. With that being said, these are the essential measure of cribs for baby which parents should firstly look into.
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