Monday, February 28, 2011

Safer Child Products

In December 2010, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) approved new stricter laws for Crib Safety relating to manufacture, sale and testing.  The newest recommendations are to NOT use a drop side crib, or one that is more than 10 years old. Only use hardware that comes with the crib or an immobilizer from the manufacturer of That Crib.  Never try to adapt or repair a broken crib on your own. Be sure that you follow all manufacturer instructions when assembling the crib and be sure that all screws and connectors are tight.   The slats in the crib must be no greater than 2 3/8 inches apart.  Use a firm mattress that fits securely in the crib, not leaving any gaps between the mattress and the rails. Keep all cords (blinds, monitors or toys) out of and away from the crib. For more details on crib safety and to see if your crib was recalled, visit the CPSC’s Crib Information Center at http://www.cpsc.gov/info/cribs/index.html and watch the video called “CPSC Moms Ask Questions About Crib Safety”.

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