Make sure that there is no gap between the sides and the mattress in which a child could get trapped. A child under the age of one year does not need a pillow. It is dangerous to provide one for an infant because he or she may roll over onto the pillow and accidentally suffocate. You may warm the baby's crib with a hot-water bottle, but remove it before putting the baby to bed. If older children sleep in bunk beds, the top bed must have a guard rail.
Pajamas are safer for children than nightdresses.
They are less likely to catch in a heater. Make sure that all night clothes are made of flame-resistant fabric. Central heating in the bedroom and nursery should be set at a temperature low enough to prevent a burn if the radiator is accidentally touched. Do not hang clothes to dry over a portable heater or place a heater near curtains. If you decide to leave some light on at night, never dim a lamp by covering it with anything.