Expecting a child can be a truly overwhelming experience, especially for first-time parents. Knowing what to do to prepare for the arrival of your newborn is challenging, yet made easier through the helpful guidance of professionals and loved ones. Since your baby will spend the majority of its day sleeping, buying the right crib is incredibly important. Safety and quality are essential for a baby's health, therefore here are two helpful suggestions for buying a crib for your child:
Avoid buying a used crib
Many older models fail to meet modern safety standards, which could present potential hazards for your newborn. For instance, the slats on older cribs were placed too far apart in order to save costs and therefore made it much easier for a baby's head to slip between the slats and suffocation could occur or the salts could have sharp edges that could cut or scrap your baby. Also, any drop-front crib should be avoided as once your baby starts to stand in the crib and later climb the front could collapse causing the baby to fall out. Do not endanger the safety of your baby by trying to save money with a used crib. There are plenty of affordable and safe cribs on the market to protect your baby.
Pair it with a quality mattress
According to federal law, all full-sized mattresses used in cribs must be 27 and 1/4 inches wide, 51 and 5/8 inches long and not exceed a thickness of 6 inches. Though, to ensure the complete safety of your child, measure any potential choices. Furthermore, as newborn's lungs are still developing, be smart about what mattress you chose. According to a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, around 20 old and new crib mattresses with polyester and polyurethane foam padding emitted harmful volatile organic compound chemicals. Check with your mattress supplier to ensure that the manufacturer follows strict health and safety standards.
Make sure to stop by Arwood's Furniture & Mattress, Missouri's LARGEST Furniture Store, today! We are a proud, family-owned business that wants to see you find the best of today's top baby products and cribs to keep your newborn safe each night.
