“When a Cuddly Crib Puts the Baby in Danger,” Wall Street Journal, 4/19/11
New construction standards for cribs begin this June, making it illegal to make, sell, or resell a crib in the U.S. that does not meet federal standards. These new tough standards prohibit drop-down sides, and require stronger slats, mattress supports and hardware. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents associated to these parts of the crib’s construction. However, as this Wall Street Journal article explains, these regulations do not cover what is placed inside the crib that can be perilous as well. The video baby monitors, pile of stuffed animals, puffy bumpers, extra blankets, positioning pillows, and low-hanging mobiles all present danger and should be removed. As we mention often on Stellar Caterpillar blog, baby will move when you least expect it. The incidents of babies getting tangled in the baby monitor power cords, suffocating by rolling onto a stuffed animal which blocks the nose and mouth, and pulling down a mobile that gets wrapped around the neck are all examples of incidents cataloged by emergency rooms annually. Take some time to read the details of the article, and make safety a priority. You will learn, the best crib is a bare one!
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