28 Jan, 2010
Infant Bassinet Guide – What To Buy And What Not To Buy
Posted by: Mark Iser In: General
Today, so many parents are concerned about the safety standards in baby furniture. It’s not surprising as in the past, products such as badly made high chairs and cots have led to many serious injuries and even death. So when it comes to buying furniture for your child, make sure you put safety first! How will you know what’s safe and what’s not? A great way is to ask family members or friends who have had babies and find out what the pitfalls of certain products may be. In addition, here are several other things for you to think about: Is the furniture sturdy enough to not wobble or give way? Does it meet the age requirements of your toddler as well as the height requisites? If your child is too large, there is a potential for serious accidents to happen. What do other parents say about that particular product – is the feedback positive? Is it made of baby-safe materials? You will find reviews for most popular baby products left by others who have purchased in the past on large shopping sites such as shopping.com and so forth. That should be your first stop when it comes to doing your own research. Bassinet & Cot Safety Thinking of buying a bassinet? Bassinets are extremely popular these days due to the fact that it can be easily moved from one room to another whilst also being detachable off its legs so u can transport your baby around in it. Some bassinets come with wheels that make mobilizing a lot easier but these can also become a safety hazard. Look out for models that give you the option of locking its wheels, or wheel removal when not required. If your baby is at a stage where it can roll over on its own, get a cot instead, as they’re much more suitable for older babies. Get one that you can easily self-assemble or pay a little more for pre-assembled cots that come with a firm, quality mattress as an addition. Many parents are worried about their infants rolling over and bumping themselves on the walls of the cots, so they buy extra bumper pillows to buffer the baby. Do not do this. There has been more than a few cases where infants have suffocated due pillows like these. Lastly, make sure the cot is clean and free of choking hazards. Any loose items or strings that could strangle a baby should not be included in the cot. If you enjoyed this article, you may also want to check out the author’s new guides on his shoulder brace blog. His latest article talks about ways a carpal tunnel wrist splint will help you avoid repetitive stress injuries to your wrist. categories: cots,basinnets,nursery,furniture,babies,children,kids,parenting,shopping,advise  Mail this post |
