Toddlers will use pillows to climb out of the crib. Along with all other hanging cords, must be removed when a baby is able to push up on hands and knees. Be sure end panels and sides extend below mattress support at its lowest position. Child can strangle by becoming trapped in gap between mattress and end panels or sides. Cribs with cutout designs in end panels must not be used.
Child can strangle by becoming entrapped in cutout.
Remove or replace if damaged or loose. Cribs build before 1978 may have a higher lead content than current regulations allow. When using an older crib, be sure to strip off all the old paint and repaint with a paint designated for baby products. All wood surfaces should be free of splinters, cracks and chipping. Do not use plastic bags or plastic material for mattress covers.