Baby Care Advice » Baby Crib Safety http://birthpolicy.org Fri, 18 May 2012 06:47:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 AM I MISSING ANYTHING? http://birthpolicy.org/1772/am-i-missing-anything/ http://birthpolicy.org/1772/am-i-missing-anything/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 12:37:43 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/1772/am-i-missing-anything/ Question by Me & Me:
Am I missing anything?
I’m nine weeks pregnant, and I already went shopping for baby stuff, in yellow because I do not know the sex. Is there anything you can think of that I could be missing? I am not going to shop for clothes until I know the sex, though.

What I have bought:
Size 1 Pampers
Cherry wood crib that forms into a daybed, then toddler bed
Mattress
6 – 5 oz. baby bottles and extra nipples
Stage one toys and movies
Baby books
Infant automobile seat
Stroller
Changing Station
Baby hangers
Dresser
High Chair
Bouncer
Crib sheets and blankets
Reciving Blankets
Nursery Decor
Stuffed animals
Infant swing
Bibs
Burp-up Towels
Bottle scrub brush
Einstein Play Gym
Baby Moniter
Breast Pump and supplies
Safety gates
Safety Cabinet locks
Electric socket covers
Doctor recommended Medicines
Bathing Materials
Grooming Materials
Baby bath seat
Glider
Okay so I need a Bumbo seat, a Jumperoo, Newborn diapers, larger bottles, a Boppy, a CD player and classical music and bible bedtime stories! Anything else?
Oh, Vaseline! Great idea!
I am planning to breastfeed, but I have to have bottles for when I go out to feed it with pumped breast milk.


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Answer by i love my lil gumnut harrison
nope u’ve got it all but you probably want to wait buying all this stuff just till u finish ur first trimester

Answer by LC
Why would you purchase all that on your own? You should of had a shower….

Answer by ♥Lucky♥ 2nd Bun in the Oven
You are adorable. I can tell you will be an astonishing mother. The only other things I can think of that came in useful were the Bumbo seat and the mobile for the crib. You might also want some CDs and a CD player for the nursery. Ideal wishes :)

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/1772/am-i-missing-anything/feed/ 12 AT WHAT AGE SHOULD YOU TAKE THE BUMPER PAD OUT OF A BABY’S CRIB? http://birthpolicy.org/1694/at-what-age-should-you-take-the-bumper-pad-out-of-a-babys-crib/ http://birthpolicy.org/1694/at-what-age-should-you-take-the-bumper-pad-out-of-a-babys-crib/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:37:32 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/1694/at-what-age-should-you-take-the-bumper-pad-out-of-a-babys-crib/ Question by Jessi-lala:
At what age should you take the bumper pad out of a baby’s crib?
My baby is 5 months old, and I was not sure when I should pull the bumper pad out from her crib. I have an older daughter, but i do not remember what they told me when she was small. For some reason I am thinking when she is old enough to begin pulling herself up, but I really do not know. I know it can be for safety reasons, b/c she could sufficate, but I also thought it was so they cannot get caught up in the slates. Thanks for all your help!


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Answer by Jack
You should be at least 30 before you make such a major decision.

Love, Jack

Answer by American Pride
As soon as they are able to crawl and move around on their hands and knees.

Answer by gyrlie1973
Hi! I weaved the bumper pads in and out of the slats in my son’s crib. I was worried about the suffocation thing, too, but did not want him to bang his head against the slats, either. Works for us! Allison

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/1694/at-what-age-should-you-take-the-bumper-pad-out-of-a-babys-crib/feed/ 8 IS MY USED BABY CRIB SAFE FOR MY BABY? http://birthpolicy.org/1658/is-my-used-baby-crib-safe-for-my-baby/ http://birthpolicy.org/1658/is-my-used-baby-crib-safe-for-my-baby/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:37:18 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/1658/is-my-used-baby-crib-safe-for-my-baby/ Question by heidi_christine49:
is my used baby crib safe for my baby?
i have the crib that i used when i was a baby. i was born in march of 1981. the slats are the correct width apart, theres no lead paint, and there are no cut outs. i was wondering if there is anything else i should be concerned with in using an older, used crib. also, is there someone official that i can have inspect it for safety?


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Answer by TreeAlbero
I do not know about safety inspectors. Most “authorities” advocate NEVER using a used crib, but I think that is too extreme. If the crib is in good condition, has the suggested spacing, and was made after lead paint was outlawed, the chances of there being a problem is extremely slim.

Attachment parents will state the fact that you let your baby sleep in a crib is going to make him/her more susceptible to SIDS, not that I agree. Sleeping with your infant could possibly be hazardous too. I think you have to find what is right for your family.

Answer by NewMomma
My mother saved my old crib and wanted me to use it so we did a lot of research before my son was born, about two years ago. I cannot remember the sites etc., but I do remember that in addition to the slat width and the cutouts, there was something about how the matrress is held in place (boards vs metal “nets” etc. that could cause a problem. I could not find anything specific when I just searched swiftly but I did find the attached links that have some recommendations.

Answer by shasta j
Just check up on new standards you can always by a new mattress! Enjoy the nostalgia of it all!!

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Baby/toddler roomsharing concerns?
My daughter will be 22 months old and in a toddler bed when I move her 4 month old brother into the crib in her room. I am a tiny concerned about the safety of this situation, mostly because I am afraid she will put something in the crib with him or try to climb in. She only 12 months old now, so I really have very tiny experience with toddlers! Do these concerns carry any significance? Does anyone have advice or experience regarding an infant and toddler sharing the nursery?


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Answer by ruth lipscomb32@yahoo.com
a boy and a girl are not suppose to share a room together.

Answer by Lorelei Marie is here 2/24/2009
I would have the crib in the room even before the baby is sleeping in there….and maybe you should get a tent for the crib….http://www.amazon.com/Tots-Mind-Cozy-Crib-White/dp/B00014PLAY

good luck and congrats!!!

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/1616/babytoddler-roomsharing-concerns/feed/ 0 CAN BABY GO OVER CRIB RAILING? http://birthpolicy.org/1569/can-baby-go-over-crib-railing/ http://birthpolicy.org/1569/can-baby-go-over-crib-railing/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:38:12 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/1569/can-baby-go-over-crib-railing/ Question by jellybeanpuppy:
can baby go over crib railing?
my 6 month old can already pull himself up in a standing position in his crib. i’ve already taken off his bumpers so he will not b able to use them as steps. lately i’ve notice him bouncing while holding on to the rails (which btw is already at neck level) would he be strong enough to pull himself over the rails? this has been scaring me for days. any other advice on crib safety for his age wld be most welcome. thanks in advance.


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Answer by Speed Demon
just make sure the mattress is at the lowest level possible, he should be fine

Answer by Kyle Jaykob was born 8/17/2010
Its possible. Make sure the crib is as low as it can go. And at night put some pillows down on the ground so if he were to fall he would have some support and will not get injured as bad as if there were not any pillows.

Answer by Alan
If is only bouncing, not jumping, you are ok for now. Besides the bumper, make sure you have removed all other toys from the crib. Mobiles, toys, stuffed animals and pillows all can be used to step on or pull themselves up. Also make sure you have the mattress set at the lowest level. The crib being a neck level seems a tiny high, but he might be tall for his age, since he is ahead of the game in standing and bouncing.

Once he begins jumping and climbing, then you would need to move him to another bed. If he is under one when you move him, it might be ideal just to put the mattress on the floor the first few months as he gets used to it. That way if he gets active he is only got a 4-6″ fall. Once he is used to sleeping in a “big boy” bed, you can transition him to a toddler or regular bed with a guard rail.

Hope this helps,

Alan

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/1569/can-baby-go-over-crib-railing/feed/ 1 MOMS! HOW TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE FOR MY NEWBORN? http://birthpolicy.org/1532/moms-how-to-solve-this-issue-for-my-newborn/ http://birthpolicy.org/1532/moms-how-to-solve-this-issue-for-my-newborn/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:37:41 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/1532/moms-how-to-solve-this-issue-for-my-newborn/ Question by heartlostangel:
Moms! How to solve this issue for my newborn?
So my son suffers from a bit of reflux and we were told to elevate the head of his bed so he can sleep laying down flat, or so he actually will sleep in his bed. I did not have a problem doing this for my daughter, but my son doesn’t have a crib, we have a pack n play for him until we can save up enough to get a crib. I cannot prop up one side because there is no brakes and one side is wheels, it just fell over/rolled off the risers when I tried(without him in it, of course). The mattress pad is velcroed down, and I cannot place a pillow under it on top of the netting(bassinet) but under the pad because the pad then slides down and compromises the safety of the entire set up. He will not do more than doze in his swing, or his bouncy seat, and he will not lay down flat, cause even with the pedi suggested cereal before bed, he spits up clear stomach acid and it irritates him and sets him to crying. I know he had like to sleep with us, but we cannot afford 200 dollars for a co-sleeper and I am on meds, and Father sleeps like a log and rolls, so in our bed itself is not an option. Father’s too tall to sleep on the couch, and I refuse to let my son sleep w/ me on the couch, especially after reading the SIDS article in January’s Parenting magazine.
So can anyone think of another way to safely elevate my bug’s head/torso so we can all get some sleep? He is only a month old, so we have not tried meds yet, and his next well baby appt. is not until feb.


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Answer by kennebunklmt
Do you have a swing he can sleep in? My son had bad reflux and was on zantac for a while. The swing helped a lot. Good luck!

Answer by Third One Down
I say, go the old-fashioned way ! Find a massive box (like a recycling bin) or the classic drawer even that is solid and massive enough for him to be comfortable. Put a thin pillow or some folded up quilts in the bottom for a mattress. Then place it on the floor / massive dresser near you bed and put a dictionary or something under the head side. If it seems to want to slide, place the foot side against a wall…

Babies that age will sleep anywhere… Also, look into used cribs even the salvation army, you should be able to find one cheap/free. As long as you cannot push a soda can between two rails, it is safe.

Answer by Sophie
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://blogs.babble.com/droolicious/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/AR-Pillow-Harness.JPG&imgrefurl=http://blogs.babble.com/droolicious/2009/08/19/relieve-colic-reflux-gas-naturally/&usg=__06Jaomu9Z3hg3AgcJhxtiF3hVs8=&h=399&w=580&sz=42&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=tQWRlol5_oJSaM:&tbnh=92&tbnw=134&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dwedge%2Bpillow%2Bfor%2Bbaby%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:*:IE-Address%26rlz%3D1I7GGLL_en-GB%26um%3D1 see here for wedge pillow that should do the trick.

heres a link to support idea http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6968586-0-large.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6968586.html&usg=__p8e381f3G89W7hbdlhEv6oSlz2Y=&h=1852&w=1383&sz=474&hl=en&start=24&um=1&tbnid=u54Ox2_XYG-74M:&tbnh=150&tbnw=112&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dinfant%2Breflux%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:*:IE-Address%26rlz%3D1I7GGLL_en-GB%26sa%3DN%26start%3D21%26um%3D1

Also put him to sleep on his belly in the day propped up by a pillow, but be next to him so you can watch him. Dont leave him unnatended in this position.I used to do this with my daughter and it was the only position that made her comfortable as well as sleeping on our chests.
Avoid tight clothing.
Maybe try a dummy? increased saliva (that is swallowed again) can neutralise the acids in the stomach.
Keep baby up right during feedings and try not to feed right before bed time, maybe try 30 minutes before.
Massage baby before bed, warm baths can also help rest baby.

Hope this helps.

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/1532/moms-how-to-solve-this-issue-for-my-newborn/feed/ 0 HOW OLD DOES YOUR BABY HAVE TO BE TO GET RID OF THE CRIB BUMPERS? http://birthpolicy.org/1490/how-old-does-your-baby-have-to-be-to-get-rid-of-the-crib-bumpers/ http://birthpolicy.org/1490/how-old-does-your-baby-have-to-be-to-get-rid-of-the-crib-bumpers/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:41:25 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/1490/how-old-does-your-baby-have-to-be-to-get-rid-of-the-crib-bumpers/ Question by Tara Elaine:
How old does your baby have to be to get rid of the crib bumpers?
My baby is four months old. Can I get rid of the bumpers for it. He is crib meets all safety standreds.
He keeps rolling up to them so that his face up in it. I worry about breathing.


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Answer by jasonmyers_200
NO! He will eventually begin rolling around in the crib, you should keep it up for safety reasons at all times.

Answer by aliza1999
Once your baby can pull himself up to a standing position it’s time to get rid of the bumpers. Of course you can get rid of them sooner, but the latest would be when he pulls up. The idea is he can try to use the bumper as a step and might get out of the crib. So if you do not think he needs one then take it out.

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How can I get my husband to move the table to make room for the baby crib?
We live in a place that was furnished when we moved in, but now that we are expecting, (in two weeks) we need to move a large table out of the way for a crib. There is nowhere to move it except outside (covered) husband states no. We do not not know how costly this table is, and he does not want to ruin it.. but will not give me any other ideas.
I could give a $ hit less about this damn table, it is not more important than our childs safety!


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Answer by clarky
DONT MAKE HIM DINNER LOL. then theres no use for the table

Answer by bubbaontheway
tell him he needs to set the crib up an u think ur in labour, make it his responsability, if he wont move the table then tell him he needs to pick something else to move cos baby cant sleep outside and its EXTREMELY hazardous having baby in bed with u two

Answer by Keiana&Jurard. *BabyJared
me what i did to my fiance was i let him take out all his clothes out of the closet and told him if you do not want the table out then guess what you and your clothes sleep on it. cause wen the baby comes he is sleeping with me.

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/1470/how-can-i-get-my-husband-to-move-the-table-to-make-room-for-the-baby-crib/feed/ 12 MINIMALIST MAMAS…WHAT IS TRULY NECESSARY FOR A NEWBORN? http://birthpolicy.org/1430/minimalist-mamas-what-is-truly-necessary-for-a-newborn/ http://birthpolicy.org/1430/minimalist-mamas-what-is-truly-necessary-for-a-newborn/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:37:32 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/1430/minimalist-mamas-what-is-truly-necessary-for-a-newborn/ Question by I Block Stupid People:
Minimalist Mamas…what is TRULY necessary for a newborn?
We will be living in a 5th-wheel because my husband moves around constantly because of his job so we are trying to avoid getting things we can really go without.

Things I know we WILL need:

Carseat (we are getting a Britax Marathon, I have no desire to lug her around everywhere in her carseat so I’d rather just get one that stays in the automobile and use a sling the rest of the time)
Sling and Mei Tai, since I am going to wear her most of the time
Cloth Diapers
Diaper Bag, portable roll up Changing Pad
Baby Clothes

Things I am considering NOT getting:

Stroller…we’ll probably wait on that until she is walking and just get an umbrella stroller since I plan to wear her until then. The ones appropriate for an infant are way too huge to store in a trailer.
Crib…we plan to cosleep (with all the proper safety precautions) and there is no room for one anyway.
Bottles…I’m planning to exclusively breastfeed. If I decide to pump I can always go get a pump & store set later.
Baby Monitor…it’s a trailer. Nowhere I cannot hear her.

What can you add to my list? What other things would you think about totally necessary and what items are often considered “standard” but can reasonably be done without?
Please note that we are more concerned with space than cost.

We also are not interested in introducing pacifiers…we can always run to Wal-Mart and get one if we change our minds, but I’d rather not add one more thing we will just have to wean her off of later.
Ooh, forgot about the Boppy. Good reminder. I am planning on getting a boppy to prop her head up when she is on the floor playing and to help with tummy time, plus a My Brest Friend nursing pillow since I have heard they work superior than the boppy for nursing.

Also planning on getting one of those gyms with the activity mat because they fold/roll up pretty compactly. Not sure about the swing though…that’s a pretty huge space hog. I might wait on that and decide after she is born.

Keep in mind everything we have to “set up” is going to basically block the hallway as long as it’s up, and even though they fold up a pack & play takes up way too much room for our situation since our storage space is so limited.

The good thing is that we will be in Texas where we can have a lot of outside time most of the year since it’s warm.
We’re using BumGenius 3.0 cloth dipes so covers are not needed, but thanks for the reminder on the wet bag and clothesline.


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Answer by coolchel1
You might want to think about getting a small first aid kit. Ex. infants tylenol, gas drops, and possibly teething gel

Answer by Dannielle
I think you will have about everything you need…if not, like you stated you can always run up to walmart. Looks like you have the basics covered.

Answer by mommmy4
What about a tiny seat for the baby- I do not know what they are called… a bouncy seat or a bumbo. She cannot lay down all the time as she gets a tiny older. I also do not know how you will do it without a stroller, but if you can carry her everywhere you go, that is great. I could not do it. They seem to grow so fast and get heavy so quickly. Good luck and congrats!

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why crib bumpers are/not more hazardous to have?
I feel that mothers should decide what is ideal for their child when it comes to crib safety.
yes, babies have suffocated on the crib bumpers but less than 30 cases in 20 years.
I think the ideal fix for that is to not introduce the bumpers until the child can be mobile enough to push away from the bumpers. I would state about 5 months old. I used them with my daughter and when she would throw up, I have to remove and wash them. and during that time, She seems to get her limbs stuck in between the bars and I could not get them free. I had to have help each time it happened with my child screaming in pain. She was real close to breaking her legs/arms as she twisted her body all around trying to get free. I think I would take the risk of suffocation to prevent limb injuries. but I would have the child monitored closely because death does occur but it is considered rare or thousands of children per year would be dead then. and not under 30 in 20 years.
what are your thoughts on this subject. love to hear your views and perspectives.
My daughter is 3 1/2 now and been out of a crib since 20 months.
My sister in law just had a baby and was told by parenting coach that the bumpers are unsafe and that risk out ways the risk of injuries to the extremities.
I was just wondering what other parents think of this and would they still use the bumpers anyways.
I personally have never heard of any deaths but they are out there, they just hype to scare parents I think
otherwise thousand would be dead each day if the risk was so great plus, the bumpers would not be granted to sell if the death rate were high enough. There are far more injuries without than the death rate over 20 years of studies with them.
cribs are not meant to be used as a playpen, just a place to sleep and parents forget that because of their hectic schedules and the baby gets left alone a lot with only use of baby monitors which is not 100% safe either. The video ones are the ideal choice but are pricey to have. supervise your children to prevent accident


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Answer by Tater Tot
I pretty much concur with you. Children have suffocated in them but I have also heard of children breaking their legs or arms by becoming stuck. I also know of one baby who got her head stuck in the bars of her crib and was killed. That death might have been prevented by crib bumpers.

Parents should decide when and what is appropriate and always research the product and specific brand and make sure it is installed safely and properly and that their babies are supervised as much as possible. Accidents can always happen, even in the safest homes.

Answer by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade’s mum♥
I used breathable bumpers with my daughter. I did not like the big, bulky ones but the mesh ones were great.

Answer by K
You could’ve just used common sense and not put your infant in a cage in the first place. Have you seen the statistics for how many babies die in cribs, have you seen how often those things get recalled? The options are not limited to ‘padded cage vs unpadded cage’ here. If your kid is ‘real close to breaking limbs’ and preventing that poses a suffocation risk, is not it time to begin questioning the safety and sensibility of the whole set-up? Cribs are just for parental convenience; they certainly do not offer any benefits to babies.

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