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Nowadays we throw things away without thinking about it, but we like to keep our baby things. In addition to that, when you are pregnant, there will be a handful amount of people satisfied enough to give you their old nursery furniture and crib bedding. When family and friends donate bedding and cribs for your baby, respond with gratitude. After all, adding a baby to the family is expensive. Always make sure before you choose to use any bedding and crib for your child, that they are safe and won’t harm your child.

Whatever you decide, a Moses basket or crib, the first bed belonging to your baby will no doubt be something special and a keepsake. You’ll probably be taking some time to refinish the crib if you’ve been given a hand-me-down. If so, this is the perfect time to make sure that the bed is safe. You may have new looking bedding and crib, but you must always check them for safety purposes. An old wicker cradle can be beautiful to look at but check for safety as there may be loose or broken bits of wood, and some joints can become loose or weakened from age; we also would recommend that you replace the mattress with a new one. When you are putting the bed skirt on, check it over so you can snip off any loose threads or dangling pieces of material that the baby might rip off and put in his/her mouth.

When you are putting up new drapes, check to see that there are no loose threads or dangling material that a baby might be able to get a hold of and put in his/her mouth. If the budget allows it is always best to buy new for baby in lieu of safety reasons says the organization of the Juvenile Products Manufacturer’s Association (JPMA), regulating the USA and the British Standards (BS) set in the UK. The products displaying either the JPMA stamp of endorsement or the BS ‘Kite’ symbol have been put to the test to ensure that they satisfy all of the proper safety standards.

Previously used items are fine as long as they still meet safety requirements because it’s economical and environmentally correct to recycle usable baby bedding. Your baby will spend most of his time in his crib so it is important to check the type of crib you buy to ensure your baby’s safety and happiness. Here are some things to keep in mind when inspecting the safety of your baby equipment. The most important issue is that of paint, check for lead paint, and any chipped or peeling pieces and that the surface is smooth to the touch to prevent baby’s clothes from catching. Make sure that the baby’s head does not get caught between the bars of the crib by making sure the spindles are no farther than 2 and 3/8 inches apart and that the header and footer boards are securely attached with no spaces for the baby to get caught in. The fixings and joints should be holding tight to keep the crib from shaking too much. You should be able to raise and lower the side rails with one hand and the rails must be secure when raised. Lastly, see to it that the top of the side rail is a minimum of 22 inches above the crib mattress, and that the mattress itself is firm and free of dirt.

A new baby deserves a new mattress that is safe and securely fits into the crib. Nursery bedding can present a risk of suffocation, so tie bumper strings tightly and ensure that the baby can’t pull down the bumper, or simply remove the bumper. Avoid duvets, quilts or sheepskin totally as they would overheat. You should monitor the temperature of baby’s room with a thermometer and keep sheets and blankets available to use accordingly. Babies are very quick little creatures, take climbing for example, before you know it they will have mastered the talent, that is why one should keep cords, lamps, window blinds/curtains and other pieces of furniture out of reach of the crib.

Please have a safe and enjoyable time with your infant, as they quickly mature.