Infant sleep safety and cribs - what parents need to know

An economical parent could be an error, now when it comes to buying a used crib for a baby or small child. In fact, a manger new purchase due to the recently adopted changes to the standards for cribs may many parents, the only choice.

June, 2011 the national institutes of health (NIH) and the consumer product safety Commission (CPSC) announced and began enforcing strict crib production rules. The rules and guidelines are a direct consequence of possible death of at least 32, who included died mattress and the side of the crib since 2000 as a direct result, between the edge of the crib. In many cases were the cribs drop side cribs, where one side of the crib lowers, put the baby in and take to make easier for the baby. The most significant change production rules is that the drop side cribs are no longer manufactured.

In addition to completely eliminate drop side cribs, have the rules for hardware and fit for all other cribs have been significantly increased in an effort to ensure that the cribs are safer than ever before.

For parents, the impact of these changes can be achieved much in particular, if parents a family Heirloom Nativity to use, or for the purchase of a used crib for your child.

Parents who have a drop side crib should have ceased already there; but for those who haven't already, now is the time. Drop side cribs are extremely dangerous and kits are not enough to protect the baby even retrofitting. Furthermore, who should other crib prior to June, 2011, made manufacturer has their crib for recall and retrofit information.

Finally, parents who are considering should consider buying a used crib which sale of cribs manufactured prior to June, 2011 no longer be permitted and may be buying a dangers for your child. Just because the rules have changed is not my sites such as craigslist and eBay are older remove, offered from their cots, should not as on parents which include the protection.

Safe cribs are only the beginning for the protection of children and babies. Keep in mind that all these changes are possible to hold while they sleep. Do not forget these sleep security measures for infants and young children, including, sleep whenever possible, put on the back. Back to sleep, has significantly reduced the incidence of SIDS, and parents should remember other caregivers on the importance of the implementation of the child on the back to sleep.

It should be all in the crib with the baby. There is no need for bumpers, blankets or toys in the crib. Toddlers and babies should be put to sleep never to sofas, cushions, or other materials such as blankets and Sheepskin. Finally, babies that sleep near their parents (in room) but in her own bed have a lower risk of SIDS, as well as.

Following simple rules and put baby in a crib safe sleep can significantly reduce sleep tragedies, as well as SIDS.