Crib Mattress Hardware
Posted on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 10:45 pm|
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Coil Crib Mattress $105 Thinking Beautiful and Practical The Saf crib is just for you This crib is crafted of solid hardwood with a non-toxic finish It features two height adjustable stationary sides safety hardware and even a teething rail Lets not forget the sleek streamlined design and neutral palette This crib really packs a punch for its price |
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Sealy Porta-Crib Mattress $35.99 Sealy Porta-Crib Mattress |
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Sealy Vibrating Crib Mattress $129.99 Sealy Vibrating Crib Mattress |
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Starlight Support Innerspring Crib Mattress $229 When You Think Of Dinosaurs Think Big Think Grand Think Dinosaur Baby Crib This Jurassic marvel has ancient reptiles stomping along its canopy base Its hand crafted of iron and powder coated to resist the scratches from prehistoric giants Dont you worry Momma of baby dinosaur this crib may be prehistoric in design but it sure is modern in function This crib has multiple mattress positions safety hardware and dropside so you can easily get to Baby Dino when he roars |
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Round Crib Mattress $120 ComfortSupportAhhhBrFinally a high quality mattress to fit your round crib Our Round Crib Mattress provides 5 inches of thick foam for maximum comfort The mattress is covered in an easy to clean vinyl fabric and is made to fit every standard size round crib |
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Mattress Support Fasteners (2 male and 2 female pieces) $14.99 Prevents sagging by attaching to a support rod along the middle of the bed. Steel with yellow chromatized finish. Affix to bed rail and center cross member. 2-11/16″L x 1-9/16″H. Supplied with #5 x 5/8″ flathead screws. Set includes 4 pieces, 2 for each end of the rail. One pair completes one bed. … |
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Headboard And Footboard Adapter Conversion Plates, Set of 4 Plates $14.69 These plates allow you to use a queen sized mattress with full sized head and foot boards. Great for use with antiques. Use with bolt-on frames. Package contains enough plates for one bed (set of 4 plates). … |
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Raise Its – 8 pack Clear Furniture Risers – For the Bed, Desk, Table or Dresser – Great for The Elderly to get in or out of Bed Easier $14.99 Fix Slanted Floors by using 1 on two legs & 2 on the other two legs, this will eliminate sleepless nights if the bed is not straight, for eliminating dangerous bookshelves or tall furniture if they are slanted away from the wall. Raise Beds for the elderly, so they can easily get in & out of bed without assistance. Raise Beds for additional Underbed Storage Space.Raise stored boxes off the floor … |
Crib Safety Q&A
Crib Safety Standards – What You Need To Know
Choosing a crib for your baby is the first of many important decisions you will make concerning your child. While shopping for the crib may be fun and exciting it should also be taken quite seriously. Each year many children are hurt or killed in their very own cribs. Crib safety standards have come a long way in the last 30 years but it’s up to you as parents to ensure that the crib you choose isn’t going to harm your little one.
Crib Design Safety
Cribs are designed with vertical bars or slats to keep the child safely contained inside. These bars can be too far apart and pose a possible threat to children if they get their head stuck. Vertical slats should be no more than 2+3/8 inches apart. All new cribs are built to meet this standard; however, to be sure you should always measure the crib.
The corner posts of the crib should be no higher than 1/16 inch above the end panels. This is so that the child can’t get a loop of clothing accidentally caught on the ends. Choose a crib without cutouts on the ends as these can pose a threat for small hands and feet to become stuck. The top rails of the sides at their highest position should be at least 26 inches above the top of the mattress support at its lowest position.
Once the child can pull himself up to a standing position keep the mattress support on the lowest setting. You should stop using the crib once the height of the child is more than ¾ of the height of the raised rail. The drop sides of the crib should be latched securely and require at least ten pounds of pressure to release. Crib hardware should be smooth with no sharp points or protruding edges.
Crib Mattress Safety
The mattress itself is another safety concern. Choose a mattress that fits snugly into the crib. Cribs and crib mattresses are designed with specific sizes for this purpose. Infants can become wedged in between the mattress and crib if there is even a small amount of room. Use the two-finger rule. If you can fit two fingers in-between the mattress and the crib the space is too large and a new mattress needs to be obtained.
Never leave the plastic covering on the mattress once you get it home. Also, avoid using plastic sheets as these can cause a suffocation hazard to infants. Choose a firm mattress so that the child lies on top rather than sinks into it. Use tight bedding on the mattress as well.
Baby crib safety is an important consideration when thinking about using an antique crib. While the style may go well with the décor of the room remember that cribs made before 1974 likely don’t adhere to the safety standards. When shopping for the crib be sure to measure all aspects of the crib, even those that are brand new.
Most cribs need to be assembled at home. Incorrect assembly can make an otherwise safe crib into a safety hazard instead. Follow directions completely and always test the crib features before placing an infant inside.
About the Author
Article written by Randi Reese, she offers a wide selection of
unique baby cribs
, including the popular
Davinci crib
.