If you’ve visited my store or followed my blog, you know that I believe crib safety is very important for babies and young children. If you are considering using a hand-me-down or previously-used crib, consider these safety tips shared by Janelle Sorensen in her 1/27/09 blog on secondhand safety:
1. Safe cribs. Cribs manufactured after 2000 should be safe, provided it is not broken or been modified, and all of the pieces are intact.
2. Unsafe cribs. Cribs manufactured prior to 2000 had different safety standards, so avoid them. Of particular concern are cribs with cutouts in the headboard and those with corner posts over 16 inches which could pose serious safety risks.
3. Organic mattresses and organic mattress covers. If you save money by using a secondhand crib, consider spending the money you save on a chemical-free organic mattress or organic mattress cover. For more information on the value of an organic mattress like our Ecobaby mattress, visit our blog dated December 10, 2008.
Do you have a crib safety tip to share? If so, send them to me via e-mail or post a comment here. I’d love to hear your ideas on ensuring your babies’ safety.
To your baby’s health and safety,
Susan Thomas
Cypriana ~ the natural home store
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