Crib safety is of utmost importance as infants and toddlers spend the longest periods of time alone in their cribs. Over 13,000 children are injured in crib accidents every year seriously enough to require hospital treatment and approximately 57 children die every year as a result of those injuries according to The Danny Foundation. As three out of four newborns are placed in a used crib, according to a study comparing registered births to new crib sales, its important to thoroughly inspect the crib you are using. Corner posts should be the same height as the end panels, and NOT extend above the end panels. Cribs with cutout designs in end panels must not be used.
Child can strangle by becoming entrapped in cutout.
Must fit snugly so that two adult fingers cannot fit between the mattress and the crib side. The Danny Foundation is a non-profit organization founded to help prevent unintentional injuries, conduct research and provide leadership to set regulatory standards for safe nursery products. There are many ways parents, caregivers and relatives can keep youngsters safe and prevent some of the possible tragedies that can occur. This includes toilets, pet s water dishes, buckets of water, the bathtub and of course swimming pools. Watch out for children s climbing abilities - Items placed up high are not necessarily unreachable by your child.