When a couple is expecting a baby, it is one of the happiest and most exciting times of their life. In order to get things ready for the baby’s arrival, the parents need to start buying everything that the baby will need. One important item is the baby bed. Before parents start shopping for a baby bed in Green Bay WI, there are a few things that they should consider.
The Bars
The bars in the crib should not be spaced any further than 2 3/8 inches apart. Any more than that and the baby’s head can get stuck. Most of the cribs today are made this way, however, if parents are looking at second hand cribs or if they are planning to use a crib that was a family heirloom that was passed down to them, they should measure the distance between the bars.
The Mattress
The crib’s mattress should be very firm. The mattress should not sag under the baby’s weight. While a firm mattress doesn’t seem like it would be too comfortable, it is much safer. At the end of the day, safety is more important than a soft bed. Also, there should be no space between the mattress and the walls of the crib. If there is, the baby can get stuck.
The Headboard and the Footboard
There are some cribs with cute little cutouts in the headboard and the footboard. However these cribs should be avoided. The baby’s clothes can get snagged on the cutout which could cause an injury.
Avoid Cribs With Drop Rails
For years, parents bought cribs with drop rails because they made it easy to get the baby out. These cribs are not safe and they should be avoided.
Avoid Using Bumper Pads
Part of shopping for a Baby Bed in Green Bay WI is shopping for what will go inside the bed. Most parents buy bumper pads because they think they will keep the baby from bumping themselves in the crib. The truth is that bumper pads are dangerous. They pose a risk of strangulation, suffocation, or entrapment. The baby is safer in the crib without bumper pads.
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