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These important safety tips are from Safety 1st,
a leader in safety products for children.
Use only a crib that was manufactured within the last
6 years to insure that it meets the most recent safety
standards.
To prevent suffocation and strangulation, be sure
that the crib sheet stays tightly in place. Don’t keep
pillows,
extra toys, stuffed animals, or blankets in the
crib. When your child is a newborn they could pose a
suffocation hazard.
Then, when your child is older and
can pull herself up, these items as well as crib bumpers,
can create a “stepping
stool” for toddler to get out of
the crib. Also, hang toys only on the side of the crib
that is next to a wall,
for this same reason.
Place baby to sleep on his or her back to prevent suffocation.
Do not place any wall-hangings above the crib. Your child could pull these items down onto himself.
Cover all outlets to prevent an electrical shock.
Blind cords can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Do not position the crib near a window. Wrap up excess blind
cords to keep them out of reach.
Window screens cannot support the weight of a child, and are not intended to do so. Keep windows locked and keep children
away from open windows.
Keep electrical cords out of child’s reach by tucking them behind a piece of furniture when possible or with a cord
shortener.
Furniture, even wide dressers, can be surprisingly tippable. Toddlers open drawers and use them as a ladder to reach items
that are on top of a dresser. These open drawers, plus the weight of a toddler, can make even the sturdiest of dressers tip
over. Secure furniture to the wall to prevent tipping.
Moving a child to a bed is not recommended until the age of two. Thereafter you can use a portable bed rail to safely
secure a child over the age of two.
It is recommended that only children over two years of age be transitioned into an adult or toddler bed. For added security,
utilize a
portable bed rail.
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