Infant Nursery Bedding Sets: Moses Basket Safeness is Crucial

Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 5:34 am

In today’s society everyone likes to throw away their stuff, but there is something special about our baby items that makes us want to keep them. Even so, when you’re expecting, lots of people will ask you if you’d like to have their children’s outgrown furniture and crib bedding. Babies can be a big financial drain to a family, thankfully offerings of cribs and bedding can help keep those costs in check, and always remember to thank the giver. Don’t wait until after baby is using his crib and bedding to check for safety issues, the time to inspect is before baby spends his first night in his new home.

Your baby’s first bed is very important whether it is Moses basket or a crib. Hand-me-down beds need to be checked for safety issues first, then take some time to refinish them to make them special for your little one. The baby bedding may look new. Have you checked its safety? 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. While baby believes everything should go directly into the mouth, protect your infant by checking the skirt when fitting for loose threads or other choking hazards.

When choosing the drapes, it’s a very good idea to consider ones that can’t shed threads or pieces of material that the baby can grab or put in their 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 JPMA seal of approval or the BS ‘Kite’ mark are shown on products that have been safety tested and meet the requirements.

Secondhand items are perfectly reasonable as long as you’re sure that the items are safe. It’s always a good idea to recycle, even items like nursery furniture and 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. It’s extremely vital to go over your baby equipment checking for safety issues, and here are some guidelines for you to follow. First off, always make sure to check for spots where a child’s clothes might get caught and any chipped, loose, or toxic lead paint. Make sure you purchase a crib where the bars are extremely close together, (closer than 2 & 3/8 inches apart), and there are no holes anywhere, to protect your baby’s head. To prevent the child’s crib from shaking or wobbling, always be sure to check for tight joints and fixings. You should be certain that the raising and lowering mechanism for the side rail can be operated with just one hand, and that it stays securely in place when in the raised position. Last, the mattress should be clean and not too soft, and be sure that the side rail is no lower than 22 inches above the crib mattress.

I think it is important that each new baby should get a new mattress, but make sure the mattress fits well in the crib before buying. Nursery bedding may cause babies to suffocate, so you have to be careful to tie the strings of the bumper tightly or don’t use a bumper at all. Babies under the age of 12 months should not have access to the following in their cribs: duvets, quilts, sheepskin or pillows, while use of these items could cause overheating. You should monitor the temperature of baby’s room with a thermometer and keep sheets and blankets available to use accordingly. The crib should not be next to lamps or window blinds, etc Babies grow quick and try to climb.

Always remember your children grow up quickly so it is great to have a wonderful, safe, and fun time with your child.

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