BABY CARE GUIDE

Top Five Baby Furniture Must Haves

By Jb Anthony

If you’re expecting a baby, then it would do you well to expect additional expenses too. With the many things that you would have to buy, you need to differentiate between pieces of

that are absolutely necessary and those that are mere fills. Here are the absolute top five baby furniture pieces that you should have in your nursery.

Crib

Whether you’re planning to co-sleep with your baby at night, you would still need to have a sturdy and safe baby crib. The crib is the only piece of baby furniture on which you may safely leave your baby unattended for a short period of time.
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Baby Bedding Information for your all your Nursery Furniture

When you choose a baby bedding, choose the one which can guarantee optimum baby bedding safety and coziness to your baby. The best fabric for the baby would be 100 percent cotton. Below are descriptions of the different types of nursery bedding for each type of furniture.

Crib Bedding:

Until the baby is one or one and a half years old, the crib is its ideal bed. Cribs are of many different types, but they all need to be strong and durable. You could choose a standard crib, or go for a more expensive one such as a convertible or portable crib which would be ideal for traveling. It is best to always choose a crib from a reputable company.
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Safety guideline for baby crib

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Cribs

- Make sure the mattress fits snugly — if you can fit two fingers between the mattress and the side of the crib, your baby’s head could become wedged there. A rolled blanket can be used to fill the space between the mattress and end boards. The mattress should be firm.

- The slats of a crib should be less than 23/8 inches apart so your baby’s head cannot get caught between them. Headboards should not have cutouts or decorations that could trap the head or neck.

- All hinges and screws should be well set and out of reach, and there should be secure safety latches on the drop side that cannot be tripped, either by your baby or by any curious older children who may have access to the nursery.

- All finishes should be smooth, and all paints should be nontoxic.

- Don’t use soft pillows or blankets that can become easily bunched; until infants can lift their heads high for long periods of time by themselves, suffocation when lying facedown in soft materials is a possibility.

- Make sure you can lift a portable crib without too much effort, that it folds and stores easily, and that it is stable.

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General safety guidelines for baby gears

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Security and stability are the key factors in buying baby equipment. First, look for the seal of approval from the Consumer Product Safety Commission), and examine items carefully to make sure they are stable and without safety hazards. Additional guidelines have been established by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, and you may want to see if the product conforms to these voluntary standards.

Here are some general safety guidelines to follow:

1. Run your fingers over the equipment, and touch every spot with which the infant is likely to come in contact. Avoid rough surfaces or surfaces that could become dangerously hot if exposed to the sun.
2. Inspect all hinges, springs, or moving parts to make sure there are no places where your baby’s hands, feet, fingers, or toes could get caught or pinched.
3. Examine all small parts, straps, and coverings to make sure they are fastened securely.
4. If equipment needs to be assembled, read and follow all manufacturer’s directions.

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