Baby safety tips in Nursery

When selecting a crib:

• Don't buy an older, used crib. It could be missing parts.
• Corner posts should not extend more than 1/16th of an inch above the end panel.
• Posts should not be more than 2 & 3/8ths inches apart to prevent the child from getting stuck.
• All hardware should be tight fitting and secure.
• The mattress should fit snugly in the crib frame to prevent the child from getting stuck and suffocating.

• Avoid placing a crib near windows. If a crib is near a window, make sure that drapery and mini-blind cords are OUT OF REACH to prevent strangulation.
• Keep the crib away from lamps or other electrical appliances. Lamp cords should be wrapped so as not to leave excess length available for a baby to chew or pose a strangulation hazard.
• Drapery and mini-blind cords present a hazard in every home. Unfortunately, cords left in their reach have strangled many young children. Blind and shade cords should be wrapped around wall cleats, out of reach of toddlers.