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Nursery Cribs - Advice You Need Before Choosing

By Randi Reese
Nov 20, 2008
Being a parent isn't easy. It entails a lot of responsibility, and requires a lot of strength and perseverance. From the necessary basics of feeding and changing, to the tribulations involved in bringing one's child to the doctor should he/she get sick, it has been said that the start of chid-rearing woes begin when one starts picking out cribs.

Nursery cribs are designed to keep your baby safe. When you are shopping for a nursery crib there are certain safety guidelines that should be followed.

Safety slats - it is important that the slats or spindles on the crib are no more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

Height requirement - make sure that the distance between the bottom of the mattress at its lowest setting is 26 inches or more. Head injuries and even death, which is common when babies fall out of their cribs, could be avoided by using proper height settings.

Mattresses - it is very important that you make sure that the mattress you purchase is firm. This will help your baby to grow properly. It is equally important that the mattress fits snugly onto the frame of the bed. There should be no more than one inch between the mattress and the side rail.

Construction - it is very important to follow assembly instructions to the letter. Some people make it a point to check the durability of the crib by shaking the entire crib.

These guidelines were developed to ensure the safety of babies. It is important that you research each of these areas very carefully before you purchase a crib.

You could go from store to store measuring nursery cribs, however this can be awkward, the simple solution would be to shop for nursery cribs online. It is not only more convenient and you can save a lot of money, the measurements for each crib is listed on the website. You can make sure that the crib meets the safety requirements are met before you purchase it.

As it is the responsibility of parents to provide the best of what they can for their children, picking out a good crib stands to be a great first step, towards your path on being a parent who cares about the welfare of his/her child.
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