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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