Are you shopping for baby cribs

Baby cribs are among one of the biggest decisions you will ever have to make. Will you be given one, purchase a new one or a second hand one? Whether you are given one or purchase a second hand one, you need to try to find out when the crib was painted or made. Prior to 1974 paint used on cribs was lead based and caused serious health problems in children. With more modern baby cribs however, there isn’t usually the problem of lead based paint but it’s always best to make certain of its safety.

Slats in baby cribs should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart. Your baby’s head could get stuck between them and necessitate the removal of some slats to free him. This could cause injury to your child. Designs in the headboard and footboards of the crib, while very attractive, might allow your baby to catch his hand or fingers in them. They should be avoided for the sake of safety.

Another note about safety when considering the purchase of baby cribs. As your child grows you will want to lower the mattress to prevent your child from climbing out too easily. When the side bar is up it should be 26 inches above the mattress when it is in the lowest position. If your child is inches taller than the side bar it is time to move him to big bed.

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Stephen Byrne is a successful author and publisher of http://www.1st-babies.com. An online resource for buying great baby products.