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A Safe Place to Sleep

A Guide to Crib and Mattress Safety

By Lyn Mettler

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Besides, points out Severson, newborns can't move close enough to the slats to ever hit their head anyway. You also can't use them once the baby begins to pull himself up either, because he can use the bumper pads to hoist himself up and over the crib. So why not save your money or put it toward a new crib?

With just a little forethought and research, you can be sure you've given your baby a safe place to slumber and hopefully prevent any major accidents. Says Lineweaver, "Danny died nearly 10 years ago, and his injury was 18 years ago, but I am reminded of him daily, and the happy memories are still overwhelmed by the sadness, injustice and preventability of his loss."

Crib and Mattress Safety Tips

  • Place the baby on his back on a tight-fitting, firm mattress.
  • Be sure there are no loose, broken or improperly installed screws, brackets or other hardware.
  • There should be no more than 2 3/8 inches between the crib slats.
  • There should be no corner posts more than 1/16-inch high.
  • Choose a crib with no cutouts in the headboard or footboard.
  • Do not put pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow-like bumper pads or stuffed toys in the crib.
  • Use a fitted bottom sheet made only for crib use.

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