Child's Safety in a Baby Crib or Bassinet

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – Earlier this month, ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products approved a revised version of F1169, Specification for Full-Size Baby Crib. The standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F15.18 on Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Changing Tables.

The most significant change to F1169 is the removal of provisions for drop sides in cribs from the standard. Subcommittee F15.18 investigated incidents provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, many of which involved hardware failure related to misassembly and subsequent reassembly of a crib. After extensive testing and exploration of different design approaches to eliminating these hazards, the ASTM subcommittee approved the recent revisions that now preclude cribs with a functional drop side and related hardware assemblies from complying with the ASTM standard.

Further, this revision to F1169 also contains new performance tests for crib assemblies to assure the structural integrity of crib slats.

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Crib Safety Tips -2

Remove the bottle. As your child gets older you may feel tempted to let him fall asleep with a bottle or sippy cup. Don't do this! Bottle nipples suffer from wear and tear over time and a small piece can break off and get caught in a baby's throat. Sleeping with a bottle or cup can also cause tooth decay and lead to ear infections.
Use the proper sheets. Use ones made to fit the mattress in your crib, bassinet or play yard. If a sheet isn't the correct fit, your baby may pull it up and become entangled.
Skip the crib gym. The safest crib is one that is free of gyms and other toys that stretch across the crib using strings, cords or ribbons.
Skip the bumpers, too. Crib bumpers are cute, but it's best not to use them. They need to be tied down with string, which is a potential hazard if not properly secured.
Don't use a sleep positioner. Those wedge-shaped pieces of foam are designed to help babies sleep on their back. But the American Academy of Pediatrics says that none of these devices have been tested sufficiently to show that they are effective or safe.
Always put your baby to sleep on his back, not his stomach, to minimize the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and re breathing, a sometimes fatal circumstance that can occur when a baby is sleeping on his stomach or trapped in soft bedding. As a result the child "rebreathes" his own carbon dioxide rather than breathing in oxygen-rich fresh air. The lack of oxygen can cause death.
Crib mobiles are for looking at, not for touching. They often have string or small attached pieces. Make sure your little one cannot reach the mobile so he can't become entangled or pull anything off. When he is able to push himself up on his hands and knees, the mobile should be removed from the crib.

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Bassinet and Crib Safety Tips -1

Never purchase an antique or used crib or bassinet. It may be missing hardware that prevents it from collapsing or failing in some other way. Some older cribs have cutouts in the headboard or footboard. Whether old or new, your crib shouldn't have any cutouts or openings that could entrap your child's head, neck, arms, or legs.
Check the condition of the crib's paint. If your crib is painted, make sure the paint isn't chipped or peeling. This is especially important with older cribs that may have been coated with paint that contains lead—another reason not to use old cribs.
Check the crib for splinters. If you use an older crib, be sure to check it over thoroughly for cracks, splinters and rough edges, which could harm your baby.
Check slat spacing. The slats in a crib or bassinet should be no farther apart than 2 3/8 inches. If you can fit a can of soda through them, the opening is too large.
Check mattress supports. Make sure that the system that supports the crib mattress isn't bent, broken or coming apart.
Make sure the mattress fits. Put your baby to sleep on her back on a firm mattress that fits tightly into the crib. There shouldn't be any cracks or openings between the crib and the mattress because a baby can get trapped in the smallest of spaces.
Use safe sleepwear. Infant sleepwear should fit snuggly and be made of flame-resistant fabric. There should be no drawstrings, ribbons or anything else that might catch on something. Buttons and snaps should be firmly attached to avoid becoming a choking hazard.

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Dorel Recalls this Year

Dorel has recalled a number of products this year. Recent recalls including 28,350 Maxi-Cosi Mico infant seats and more than 131,000 units of Safety 1st SmartLight stair gates, products often placed at the top of stairs.

The company also recalled this year 76,600 Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway play yards with rocking bassinets after reports that several babies had their faces pressed against the bassinets' sides or bottoms and one child turned blue.

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INFANT CAR SEAT CARRIERS - NEW RECALL

A baby product manufacturer recalled on Friday about 447,000 of its infant car seat carriers, including some branded with Eddie Bauer and Disney logos, after dozens of reports of the carrier's handle coming loose.

There have been at least three injuries to babies, including bumps, bruises and a head injury. Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind., received 77 reports of the child restraint handle fully or partially coming off the products.

In announcing the recall, the government said consumers should immediately stop using the seat's carrying handle. The bolts that attach the handle to the seat can loosen, causing the handle to possibly separate and creating a fall hazard for babies.

The recall involves Safety 1st, Cosco, Eddie Bauer and Disney branded infant car seat carriers with certain model numbers. They were sold at department and children's product stores nationwide from January 2008 through this month.

The recall was announced on Friday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Dorel Juvenile Group.

The traffic safety agency said consumers should not use the handle until a repair kit has been installed. The repair kit includes new screws that consumers can attach to the seat carriers. They can order these free repair kits by contacting Dorel at 866-762-3316 or visiting http://www.djgusa.com/safety_notice.

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Rent Baby Stroller, Bassinet, and more...while Traveling

Travel BaBees, a full-service baby equipment rental company, delivers the comforts of home straight to your destination. Our primary goal is to overcome the challenges parents face by providing an unparalleled service for babies and young children while traveling.

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Packnplay style Baby Bassinets

Manufacturers make packnplay bassinets and playards safer and enhance them with more features. These new models by Graco, Kolcraft, Safety 1st, and Eddie Bauer are great products called 5 in 1. They are design to comfort your baby and give parents many features of convenience.
Some of the features include:
- pivoting, right height changing table makes diapering more comfortable and convenient
- enhanced electronics with: two-speed vibration in mattress
-five classical songs + five soothing nature sounds
-night light to illuminate controls
-auto-shut off timer
- cozy bassinet cushions baby comfortably inside
- baby basics organizer which includes diaper stacker, refillable wipes container, and storage compartments
- innovative squeeze latch is a graceful detail that makes folding even easier
- canopy on bassinet shields baby from light
- wheels make it easy to move from room to room
- carry bag simplifies travel and storage
- some models are design for twins to take naps together or interact with each other.
According to Consumer Reports, Playards made by Graco and Kolcraft are one of the best rated for safety, portability, and easy to use features.
In general these new packnplays are very practical and convenient for parents and great entertaining spots for babies. They stimulate and develop many areas of child’s personality.

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What Parents should do after Baby Bed Recall

When the recall announcements are made for cribs it consistently recommends that owners stop using them"immediately" and contact the manufacturer, which often supplies repair kits. But many parents complain that those fix-it kits sometimes take too long to arrive.

So where should your baby sleep while the repair kit is slowly making its way to your mailbox? Here are some suggestions and tips for creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby:

• your crib has been recalled, contact the manufacturer as soon as possible by calling the phone number or visiting the Web site listed on the recall notice. The sooner you get your name on the list, the sooner you’ll receive the repair kit.
• If you can’t get quick action from the manufacturer, consider going back to the retailer that sold you the crib. If you have your original receipt, all the better.
• If your recalled crib is in perfect working order, we think you could continue to use it until your repair kit arrives. But first make sure that all the hardware is intact and tight, and stop using the drop side.
• If you have a play yard, put your baby to sleep in that. But be careful—there have also been a slew of play-yard recalls.
• Don’t be tempted to repair a broken crib with your own hardware; do-it-yourself fixes may be just as unsafe as the recalled crib.
• Don’t share your adult bed with a sleeping infant. Infants are up to 40 times more likely to suffocate in an adult bed than in a crib.
• With any crib, it’s important to make sure that there is no missing or loose hardware and to check it regularly. A bare crib is a safe crib, so skip the comforters, pillows, bumper pads and stuffed animals since they can pose suffocation hazards.
  
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New Recall in the Baby Industry!

Two infant deaths have led to the recall of about 24,000 Amby Baby Motion Beds - hammock-like beds marketed to parents of fussy babies with colic or reflux.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday, Dec 8, 2009, that the side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause an infant to roll and become trapped or wedged against the hammock’s fabric or mattress pad, posing a suffocation risk to babies.

Two infants suffocated this summer – a 4-month-old in Georgia and a 5-month-old in Oregon

The beds, made by Amby Baby USA of Minneapolis, look somewhat like a baby swing, but have mesh and fabric sides, resembling a hammock. The bed, or hammock, hangs from a spring and every time the baby moves or stirs in his sleep, the bed gently moves up and down, back and forth, or side to side. The idea is to mimic the motion of a baby in the womb.

The bed is recommended by the company for babies ranging from newborn to 9 months old. Amby did not immediately respond to calls and e-mails from The Associated Press seeking comment.

Safety advocates say babies are safest in cribs or bassinets with a firm bottom support and no soft bedding, gaps, or other possible points where they could become trapped or entangled.

CPSC says there is only one model of the Amby hammock available. It has a label sewn onto it that says, “Amby – Babies Love It, Naturally.” The beds were sold online, through Ambybaby.com and other Internet retailers dating back to 2003. They cost about $250.

Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the motion beds and find a safe place for baby to sleep.

On its Web site, Amby says it plans to offer a free repair kit as soon as possible, “but not earlier than January 2010.”

Consumers with questions can call 866-544-9721.

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Hotel Cribs and Play Yards - Traveling Tips for Families with Babies

Now, in holiday season, traveling with babies doesn't have to give you a headache.
Just remember about safety of you children and bring what they need the most. I think about a traveling bed, a place for your baby to sleep. If you are planning to visit relatives or stay at the hotel, remember about the safe bed, which can be a portable play yard, packnplay. These models are easy to use, convenient, portable, and comfortable for kids.
When you're traveling with an infant, a hotel crib or play yard can be a safe haven for your baby. But if you don't know how old the crib or play yard is, it could be outdated and not up to today's safety standards.

To play it safe, you may want to take your play yard from home when you're traveling. When your baby sleeps in a play yard at night, place the play yard next to your bed, within arm's reach. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that your baby sleep in the same room with you (but not the same bed) until he is at least 6 months old, whether you're at home or on the road.

Because the bassinet feature in play yards can only be used for sleeping for babies up to 15 pounds, you'll need to go to plan B after that. One option: Put your baby to sleep on the floor of your play yard. It's close to the ground and uses the same mattress/floor pad as the bassinet.

If you can't or don't want to travel with a play yard, use the hotel's crib or play yard, but be sure to do your own assessment. For hotel cribs, check to make sure that the mattress is firm and tight-fitting. You shouldn't be able to fit two fingers between the edge of the mattress and the crib side. You shouldn't be able to fit a soda can between the slats. There also shouldn't be any missing parts, which can make the crib unstable or create dangerous gaps. There should be no protruding parts, screws, or bolts, or corner posts more than 1/16 inch or less than 16 inches high (anything in between can catch clothing, posing a strangulation hazard) or cutouts in the head or foot board, which can trap an infant's head or limbs. (Do the same tests at home and at Grandma's house.) Ask for another crib if the one you're offered doesn't pass muster.

If all a hotel has to offer is a play yard, check it out. (These criteria also apply to your baby's play yard at home.) It should have mesh panels, which allow airflow, but a weave that's small (less than ¼-inch openings.) Ask for another if the mesh is larger or has any tears, holes, or loose threads, or if the mesh is not secured all around to the top rails and the floor, or the top rail cover has tears or holes. The sides should lock securely (press on them to be sure), and the play yard should include a snug, tight-fitting mattress/floor pad. Use only the mattress or pad provided by the manufacturer. Don't add a second mattress, pillow, comforter, or other soft bedding to either a hotel crib or play yard. Consider bringing a crib or play yard sheet from home in case you need it.

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Best beds for Newborns- Bassinet, Co-sleeper, Cradle

Baby bassinets, co-sleepers, cradles, and Moses baskets are the most popular baby crib alternatives. You can use them safely for the first 5 or 6 months depending on your baby size and motor skills developed during that period. Important thing is to follow closely manufacturer directions and recommendations. Baby crib alternatives make a great spot for your baby for many hours each day, because infant’s main activity will be sleeping and exploring while lying down. It is also very convenient for parents or caregiver, because the light weight and sometimes wheels attached to it.
Baby bassinet, cradle, or co-sleeper are great accessories to build up the proper emotional bonding between the newborn and new parents, they give the opportunity to keep your infant close by. Another very important benefit, which helps newborns feel safer and secure in the smaller, cozy bassinet then in the big and airy crib.
While shopping for crib or bassinet always look for certified models. Certification is indicated by a seal from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association- JPMA.
It is also a good idea to complete and mail in product registration cards so a company can contact you directly in the event of a recall. The most common defects in cribs or bassinets are:
- drop-side failures resulting from both hardware and crib design,
- slats and spindles could break too easily,
- the flaws create entrapment and suffocation hazards,
- faulty hardware, railings that are to low, posing a fall hazard
- mattress supports that leave a gap between the crib and the railing.
Staying up-to-date on recalls can help you to recognize unsafe products that can still be in circulation in stores and resale shops. Second hand, used cribs are not recommended!

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How to keep your Baby safe in a Crib , Bassinet, and Co-sleeper

After the biggest baby crib recall this week, there is a lot of questions that parents can ask, how to keep their babies safe in cribs, bassinets, co-sleepers, and other crib alternatives.
I wrote earlier a lot posts about crib and bassinet safety, but now the topic is really hot!
Now I wish to share with you an article I like and that could be beneficial for all parents.

"A nationwide crib recall has gained a lot of attention, but parents need to check for other hazards as small children sleep, according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.

“In the last two years, we have had nine infants in Greene County die as a result of unsafe sleep environments,” said Pam Bryant, administrator of maternal, child and family health, in a news release. “It’s vital to remind parents not to place infants on pallets, in adult beds or in other unsafe sleeping environments.”

The safest place for a baby to sleep is in a crib that meets current safety standards. The mattress should be firm, covered only with a tight-fitting crib sheet, and should fit snugly in the crib. Parents should not place anything soft, fluffy or loose in the crib with an infant. This includes blankets, quilts, pillows, bumpers, stuffed animals or other soft objects.

“Play yards, bassinets and cradles are a safe alternative for younger babies,” Bryant said. “Be sure to follow all size and weight restrictions for the product you use and do not add any extra padding or soft bedding.”

It is not safe to place babies in adult beds or to fall asleep with them while sitting on a couch or in an armchair. Babies need a separate sleeping space to protect them from SIDS, suffocation and accidents. Parents can place the baby’s bed next to their bed to allow closer supervision of the baby.

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Baby Crib Recall

The law requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue mandatory safety standards for cribs and bassinets. The CPSC is currently working on establishing those standards. Any space where infants and toddlers spend hours every day, by themselves, must be a safe space. I feel so sorry for the families whose children have been injured or killed by dangerous cribs. Such deaths are entirely preventable and absolutely inexcusable.

According to a CPSC press release, “CPSC, Health Canada, and Stork Craft are aware of 110 incidents of drop-side detachment; 67 incidents occurred in the United States and 43 in Canada. The incidents include 15 entrapments; 12 in the U.S. and three in Canada. Four of the entrapments resulted in suffocation: a 7-month-old in Gouverneur, N.Y.; a 7-month-old in New Iberia, La.; a 6-month-old in Summersville, W.Va.; and a 9-month-old in Bronx, N.Y. Included in these incidents are 20 falls from cribs; 12 in the U.S. and eight in Canada. Fall injuries ranged from concussion to bumps and bruises. The cribs involved in these incidents had plastic drop-side hardware that had broken, missing, or deformed claws, connectors, tracks, or flexible tab stops; loose or missing metal spring clips; stripped screws; and/or drop-sides installed upside-down.”

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Stork Craft Baby Cribs Recalled after Four Infants Suffocated

Just two weeks after Maclaren recalled more than 1 million strollers, another baby product line is recalling its products in what is being called the biggest crib recall in U.S. history.

Our colleagues at Charm City Moms break down the specifics: More than 2.1 million drop-side cribs made by Stork Craft Manufacturing are being recalled after reports that four infants suffocated.

The problem is with the crib hardware, the Associated Press reports. The drop-side can detach, creating a space between the side and the mattress, where a baby can become trapped. Scary stuff.

For more information: Contact the company, 877-274-0277, to order the free repair kit, or log on to www.storkcraft.com.

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Baby's Crib Safety Recall

According to CBS, a baby's crib safety recall, possibly the biggest in American history, is imminent. There's no word yet on any particular brands or models affected by the recall, but rumor has it the crib recall will involve cribs with drop-down sides.

Cribs with sides that slide downward have been a favorite target of child safety expects recently, and it's no mystery why. In July 2009, Simplicity Drop Side Cribs were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to the risk of suffocation. Just one month earlier in June, LaJobi recalled two crib models for the same reason. And in October 2008, Delta Enterprise recalled nearly a million cribs due to faulty safety pegs making the drop down sides a strangulation hazard.

It's always recalls of products that involve child safety - bassinets, cribs, strollers, minivans - that get the most press, and that's understandable.

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Dangerous Infantino Baby Slings

Baby slings are one of the products that are not recommended for babies. In May baby in Oregon died in the baby sling while his mother was walking with him around.
There were at least 7 babies that get suffocated in baby slings over last 11 years. Many injuries were reported, broken bones, serious bruises, and skull fractures over the same period of time.
Baby carriers are more recommended for infants and newborns then baby slings. Many mothers think that baby slings help them to bond with their newborns, it is right thinking but danger of baby's death will get over.
I would not use any of the baby slings for my child. I wonder what do you think about slings?
Would you use it , would you recommend for your friend or family member?
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Baby Bassinet - the most needed part of Infant's Nursery

Lately I read an article, which was the answer to a question asked by 16-years old pregnant girl. She asked, "what do I need for my newborn what is absolutely necessary ". She had her tight budget on her mind also.
The answer was a baby bassinet, in a stream of other things, because it is very beneficial to use bassinet for infants. I agree with that statement, baby bassinet, or another kind of co-sleeper or cradle are very important parts of newborn's bedroom. They are convenient for parents, you can easily move bassinets around your house from room to room depending on your needs. Also they can be used as a portable baby's beds to make traveling with the baby easier. Another very important benefit is bonding with the newborn and building necessary, positive emotional relationship between infant and new parents. Reducing SIDS is the next benefit that all new parents have on their minds when they bring newborns home. Co-sleeping with the infant is a natural way to bond and using appropriate, safe accessories is the way to do that. There are many types of co-sleepers on the market to choose from and accommodate to your needs.

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How much time Your Infant will spend in a Baby Bassinet?

Baby bassinets are great products for newborns, they provide cozy environment, where infants feel safe and secure. They are also very practical, you can easily move a baby bassinet around the house depending on your needs. Some models are multi-functional, with lots of features.
Infants spend mostly their time napping or sleeping, so their main accessories are beds, bassinets, co-sleepers, or cribs.
Lately I read information, included in "Pediatrics", how much sleeep is enough, and I would like to share it with you.
- Birth to 6 months old: 10 to 18 hours of sleep each day
- 6 months to 2 years old: 11 to 16 hours
- 3 years old: 10 to 14 hours
- 4 to 6 years old: 9 to 14 hours
- 7 to 9 years old: 9 to 12 hours.
Sleep is important to child's health and well-being. Lack of sleep can disturb child's growth and development. Beyond simply affecting children's moods, behaviors, and academic performances, insufficient sleep has also been associated with lower social skills, learning disabilities, and ADHD.

Baby's bed, bassinet or crib plays significant role in infant's development, that's why appropriate accessories are important to stimulate that growth.
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“Winnie the Pooh” baby bassinet RECALL

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning about the bassinets after another child strangled to death in September 2007. The lawsuit alleges that Wal-Mart did not recall the bassinets until a year later, on August 27, 2008.

Simplicity, Inc., formerly of Reading, Pennsylvania, had all of their assets sold at public auction to SFCA, Inc. in April 2008. After SFCA, Inc. failed to cooperate with the CPSC, the federal safety regulators issued a statement on their own in August 2008, urging parents to stop using the bassinets. Shortly thereafter, several major retailers, including Wal-Mart, Target, J.C. Penny, Kmart, Toys “R” Us and Big Lots!, agreed to issue a Simplicity bassinet recall and offer refunds or store credits to consumers who purchased the product at their store.

Since Simplicity ceased operations, the CPSC has continued to issue recalls for unsafe baby products the company manufactured, including more than 900,000 bassinets in August 2008, 600,000 Simplicity drop side cribs in September 2008 and 200,000 portable play yards recalled in January 2009.

I hope this information will be helpful. Parents if you still have "WINNIE THE POOH" baby bassinet please stop to use it, it is really dangerous for infants.

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What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?

Sudden infant death syndrome (or SIDS) occurs when a baby under 12 months old dies suddenly for no apparent reason. When doctors investigate the death (do an autopsy), they can't find anything that might have been the cause.

Sudden infant death syndrome happens without any warning when the baby is thought to be sleeping. It can occur when the baby is in a crib. But babies can also die when they're sleeping somewhere else, such as in a stroller or their parent's arms.

RISK FACTORS FOR SIDS:

• They are placed to sleep on their front (this is the most important factor)
• Their mother or another family member smokes.

Risk factors make SIDS more likely. But it's important to realize that having a risk factor doesn't mean SIDS will happen. We know only that babies who die of SIDS are more likely to have been exposed to these risks.

Avoiding these risk factors can help make SIDS less likely.
Co-sleeping with your newborn or baby may put you in more control over infant's sleep.
Co-sleeping is recommended for a number of benefits and reducing SIDS IS ONE OF THEM.
You can use a baby bassinet or typical c0-sleeper and move around the house, and that makes co-sleeping easier.

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EDDIE BAUER 10632SBZ NPORT BASSINET

Introducing great stylish baby bassinet from Eddie Bauer

Brand:	Dorel Juvenile
Description:	For Prenatal Moms looking for a high quality bassinet that complements her bedroom or nursery. The Eddie Bauer Newport Collection Wood Bassinet is the only bassinet that embodies classic styling, home-furniture inspired design with convenience features found in traditional bassinets that make parenting easier. This model will make babies happy and entertained, while new parent needs some quite time. Features & Benefits: * Unique beadboard design * Rocking bassinet with lock out feature * Canopy * Easy to remove, machine washable bedding * 5 songs, 5 sounds, vibration, & nightlight to entertain even the fussiest baby * 4 locking wheels, easy moving around the house * Storage shelf * Fit standard bassinet sheet size ( 16 x 32 ) This baby bassinet would be a nice addition to every bedroom, it features not only a safe spot for newborn to sleep or relax, it is also a perfect entertaining place to keep your little one busy and stimulated. Please let us know, what do you think about this particular baby bassinet or bassinets at all. For more info, resources, and latest tips regarding baby products, baby strollers, bassinets, co-sleepers, bicycle trailers, please visit our other blogs: www.bicycletrailerreview.blogspot.com www.babystrollerupdate.blogspot.com

4 Ground Rules For a Good Night's Sleep in a Baby Bassinet

I read lately an article about healthy sleep habits and want to share with you.
Parents know, that we need to put some effort to create healthy sleep habits from beginning, right after our baby is born. We also know, that it is not easy, sometimes we rely on other parents experiences.
According to experts: no matter what is keeping child awake or rousing her from slumberland, there are a few things every parent should do to ensure healthy sleep habits.
1. Always put your baby down awake. Don't put your baby down when asleep, don't make it a routine, children should fall asleep independently.
2. Fallow a set routine. Having a consistent environment will help them develop ability to settle down to sleep.
3. Make sure she is getting enough shut-eye. Children who are not getting enough sleep will be thrown way off schedule by even the most minor of disruptions.
4. Watch for the signs of sleepiness. Fallow child's sleep cycle. Anticipate your baby's needs: if he's slowing down, rubbing his eyes, yawning, or sucking his thumb, consider it time to go to sleep.
It is also very important to provide a safe, secure bed for your child. For newborns best bed would be a baby bassinet, where infant will feel safe and secure, because it's small, cozy, and not as airy as a conventional baby crib.
Nice crib alternative for newborns are co-sleepers, with possibility to move around the house for your convenience.


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Arms Reach Wood Co-sleeper

Brand:	Arms Reach Concepts
Description:	Great baby crib alternatives, start with using that model as a baby bassinet, co-sleeper, then baby crib, and a love seat. It converts to few functions, make it very convenient and useful! Beautiful solid wood design creates a classic Sleigh Bed look which will grow with your baby for years! * Sleigh Bed Co-Sleeper® bassinet offers a cozy environment and each enhances recovery from C-Section. Mother rests comfortably in her own bed with the baby sleeping next to her. Promotes a natural, emotional bonding between newborn and new parents. * Bassinet feature with wheels facilitate moving around the house * Converts into a juvenile Read to Me love seat. - Made of solid wood, it is capable of holding 500 lbs. - Accessories included are the Bumper Pad, 100% cotton fitted sheet and mattress.

Bassinet Safety

When you decide to buy a bassinet for your baby, buy certified and buy new models.
Certified products must meet the ASTM standard requirements such as correct spacing of side slats or bars.
Latest Recall:
In 2008, 9000.000 Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible close sleepers with a Disney Winnie-the-Pooh motif were recalled because the bassinet has metal bars that can be exposed when the Velcro flap that covers them is not properly secured.
It is not good idea to use old, one that's been in the family for generations bassinets, they may be not safe for your baby. It is better to buy new, latest models, with certification.
Always follow directions and use it accordingly to age and weight specifications.

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PacknPlay by Graco

I would like to write today about packnplays by Graco, I think they are really nice things for babies. They are very useful, convenient for caregivers, and so entertaining for kids. Children can spend long times there and be happy to explore many features.
Graco offers many models, that have different features and prices. They all are great as travel bed, that you can take with you everywhere.
Packnplay is a very convenient product for you and comfortable for your baby. Infants don't feel safe and secure in big, traditional, and airy cribs from the beginning. First they need smaller, cozy, spots to nap and night time sleep. Those new packnplays made by Graco are perfect models to fulfill your newborn's natural needs. Packed with features make parenting easier right from the beginning! They are great entertaining centers that your baby will love. They will help to develop baby's needs to explore in many areas of his or her personality.

- Usually stylish curved frame and cozy design both you and your baby will love

- Pivoting, right height changing table makes diapering more comfortable and convenient
- Enhanced electronics with: -two-speed vibration in mattress -five classical songs + five soothing nature sounds -night light to illuminate controls -auto-shut off timer
- Cozy oval bassinet cushions baby with Graco signature quilting baby basics organizer stylishly simplifies baby care with diaper stacker, refillable wipes container and essentials storage
- Innovative squeeze latch is a graceful detail that makes folding even easier
- Canopy on bassinet shields baby from light
- Wheels make it easy to move from room to room
- Carry bag simplifies travel and storage.
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Safe Nursery means Safe Baby

Planning a nest for your newborn is very fun but not easy part of being a parent.
There is a few things, that new parents need to remember. Your baby's safety is very important, especially when you leave him or her alone in the bedroom for some time, for naps or night sleep.
Crib or bassinet location is so important, the center of baby's room is the safest spot.
My friend lately directed my attention to that, after she found her baby in the crib, playing with some ribbons, that were hanging on the wall next to baby's bed. I realized then, how important is to have child's bed, crib or bassinet, in the center of the room, so baby doesn't have any access to things like that. Baby's nature is to reach for things and explore, so they very often try to touch and reach what is accessible and in a reaching distance. Babies can pull easily anything down from walls, furniture, and windows. I realized how important is to keep wall hangings with ribbons or streamers out of reach of the crib or bassinet. Blind cords can strangle babies in cribs, that's the next thing, that we need to remember, when furnishing our baby's bedroom. There were many accidents like that.
It is also good to check regularly crib bars and hardware for any defects, and purchase window locks or guards.
Safety of our kids is very important, so we need to think about protection, and minimize the possibility of accidents.
Bassinets and co-sleepers are nice bed alternatives for infants up to six months of age. Because of their mobility it's easy to move them from one room to another, and so convenient for parents, to have their babies close.

Bassinet, Co-sleeper, and Facts about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

How to protect your newborn from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? that question is asked so often and discussed with pediatricians.
Approximately one or two newborns out of every one thousand die in their sleep, for no apparent reason, between the fourth and sixteenth weeks of life.
SIDS or crib death occurs most often in winter among males who had a low birth weight. Those babies usually were well cared for and showed no obvious symptoms of illness.
Positioning for sleep is very important. Back is the safest position, not stomach, like parents thought earlier. The stomach-positioned infant gets less oxygen and eliminates less carbon dioxide.
It is also important to avoid placing your baby down for sleep on soft, porous surfaces such pillows or quilts. Her airway may become blocked if her face becomes burrowed in such surfaces. A firm bassinet or crib mattress covered by a sheet is the safest bedding, that you put your little one on.
The other thing, that you may consider is to put your infant in a co-sleeper, next to your bed. It is very convenient for you to check on the baby during the night, baby also feels safer being next to you.
Co-sleepers are very new things and they deserve our attention, because of their endless benefits for you and the baby.

If you use a co-sleeper, please share with your comments.

Bassinets by Arms Reach Concepts

Baby bassinet is a very simple piece of furniture, which place a very important role in newborn's adjusting process to a very new environment for him. A bassinet also helps new parents to build a correct emotional relationship with the infant, by creating a perfect opportunity to bonding process.
A bonding process helps lay the foundation for your relationship as parent and child.
Having your infant close during night is important for the newborn and very convenient for new parents.
Arms Reach Concepts created very nice products, called co- sleeper bassinets. They are perfect to have the baby close, next to parent' bed, and bond to the baby from the beginning.
Co- sleeper bassinets by Arms Reach Concepts come in three options: The Original, The Universal, and Mini. They are portable, convert from free-standing bassinet, to co- sleeper, to playard. Very convenient to travel with the baby by taking a bed with you. The Mini co- sleeper has 2 caster wheels, make it easier to move around the house.
They also come with travel bags and fabric liners.

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Bassinet

A baby bassinet is a fully functioning piece of nursery furniture. It is recommended for newborns, right after bringing infant home from the hospital. In big, traditional cribs and baby beds, newborns don't feel safe and secure, they feel overwhelmed. The perfect solution for the newborn for next six months is a safe and cozy bassinet. Today's market offers so many kinds of baby bassinets, packnplay sets, playards, cradles, and co-sleepers. Many manufacturers to choose from, sometimes we don't know, what product will be best for our infant, mainly what we want is our newborn to be safe, it's so important, especially knowing statistics about SIDS ( Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). A baby bassinet will be a well used piece of nursery, infants spend a lot of time sleeping and laying down. Bassinets, cradles, co-sleepers can easily be moved around the house, that makes them so convenient for you and comfortable for your baby. Some kinds of packnplay sets and playards are design to use for a longer time as a play area. Some kinds are very convenient to travel with, so you can take a baby bed along with you. Bassinets bring so many benefits for parents and their babies.