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A Safe Place to Sleep

A Guide to Crib and Mattress Safety

By Lyn Mettler

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Other things to be mindful of include ensuring the crib is sturdy and not missing any parts. You should also check for loose screws and nuts and any broken or bent parts. The CPSC recommends you inspect the crib frequently, especially after moving or reassembling.

Log on to the CPSC Web site to learn more about crib safety and to receive free e-mails about the latest crib recalls.

Get Firm
When it comes to mattresses, the firmer the better. The softer a mattress, the more malleable it is, and the more likely that your little one could suffocate.

None of the experts had a preference over foam or coil mattresses. Instead they recommend buying whichever is the firmest. Severson suggests taking an object that weighs about 10 pounds – about the size of a newborn baby – and setting it on several mattresses. It should sit on top of the mattress without sinking into it.

It's also important that the mattress fit the crib snugly. "A little gap between a crib and a mattress can be a big danger for a baby," says Severson, as babies can get their heads caught in the gap. However, you can easily test the snugness of a mattress using your fingers. "If you can fit two fingers between the mattress and any side of the crib, the mattress is too small," says LaGow.


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