Becoming a new parent should be a joy for every person, but some find it a bit overwhelming. To take up some of the burden I decided to share a few general safety tips that new parents should be aware of; by being aware of these you can eliminate some stress about whether you are choosing the right
crib bedding or not. After all, there’s no turning back on parenthood, so we might as well enjoy every minute we can.
Here it goes…
Bumper Pads- bumper pads seem to have gotten a bad reputation over the last few years for fear of lack of airflow and that babies tend to snuggle their faces in them too much causing suffocation. There are many different opinions on the matter, but I would advise that if you do choose to go with one anyway, make sure that it has at least six straps or ties and that you get rid of any access length in straps. Bumper pads must NEVER be used because the spaces between your crib slats are too far apart and should be removed as soon as your child is big enough to pull them selves up in the crib.
Bedding in General- Don’t use soft, thick blankets, pillows, and soft mattresses, plus keep any stuffed toys out of your child’s crib when sleeping. These can be a suffocation hazard. Suffocation being a major contributor to SIDS, we as parents are responsible to do what ever we can to prevent this from happening to our children.
If you’re wondering how am I supposed to keep my baby warm at night if I can’t use those nice, thick, cozy, blankets, check out these
wearable blankets. They do a wonderful job of keeping them warm and comfortable without the hazard.
Crib Sheets- must fit snuggly around your mattress. The mattress should have no more than the space of two fingers between it and the railing. This is to prevent your baby from slipping into any gaps between the mattress and crib and getting stuck.
All in all, enjoy your new experience, have fun with it, and use common sense! Babies are our future, let’s give them the best and protect them in the process. I wish you the very best on your journey through parenthood.