Let’s talk a little bit now about what makes a crib safe. This is most certainly a topic that is on most parents’ minds when they are looking for a new baby crib so I think that it is one that is worth covering in depth.
First off let’s look at what would make a crib inherently unsafe. I would say that in general a crib that is constructed of cheap material would be considered unsafe. Also a crib that is flimsy would likely be at a much greater risk of collapsing than a crib that is completely solid.
Another thing that you will want to be careful of is the assembly of the crib once you buy it. Sure that screw might not seem important at the time but leaving it out could greatly increase the risk to your baby so don’t you think it’s worth it to take the extra time. Also be careful that there are no pieces missing when open the crib as every piece is vital to the cribs safety. This might play especially true if you want to buy a second hand crib as the former owners might forget to pack a piece or two.
The next thing I would like to talk about is single-drop and double-drop cribs vs stationary-side cribs. This could be a topic of debate for some people and I am not going to take anyone’s side and say what I think is safe. Recently there have been studies conducted by the CPSC that have found that single and double drop-side cribs are unsafe. They are considering some new safety regulations for these types of cribs. If you are one to air on the side of caution you might just consider getting a stationary-side crib.
I hope that these safety tips help you in your selecting a new crib for your baby boy or girl.
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