Buying the Right Baby Bed
When it comes to sleeping, the people who need it the most are babies. According to some studies, babies need to sleep up to 16 hours. Even at one year of age, they still need more than 12 hours of sleep. Because of this, it is essential to buy your baby the best baby bed.
The first consideration should always be your child’s safety. Even though there are many regulations for crib companies to be compliant with, the the proud parent is still the best guardian. Think very, very carefully before buying an old or used crib at a flea market or garage sale. Safety standards are improving all the time and an older crib will often not reach modern standards. For more details take a look on the National Safety Council website for more information.
Next to consider is the mattress. It is vital for you to get a firm and perfectly fitted mattress to ensure safety. Numerous accidents can occur in cribs because of problematic railings and ill-fitting mattresses. Gaps between the mattress and the bed can cause falls and space between the railings can result in your baby getting fingers, or even a head, stuck in between them.
There is also some evidence that very soft mattresses have contributed to cases of SIDS and whilst this evidence is far from conclusive, why take the risk?
Accessories and mobiles are additional things to consider. Although they are used to stimulate your baby, it is also essential for you to be careful about their sizes as they might be swallowed by your baby. You also have to make sure that there is the right distance from the baby’s hand to where the accessories are hung as they may fall and hurt the baby and might even cause your baby to choke.
Thirdly, what type of crib do you need? Many have sides that you can slide up and down to enable you to attend to the baby without reaching over the guard rail and exposing yourself to injury. Think also about available storage. Many cribs come with an option of drawers positioned beneath the mattress and these should come with appropriate safety locks so that the baby is not tempted to explore.
Price and color/style of the baby bed is last aspect to consider. Although baby beds are expensive, good quality beds will last a considerable length of time if properly taken care of and remember that it is the place where babies will spend most of their time during those first few years.
Find additional info on buying a baby bed and other baby items at Adorababy.com, a helpful place on the Web for practical tips, advice and stories about being a parent.
