Nursery to Toddler

Starlight Support Innerspring Crib Mattress $229 The ultimate in baby mattresses Designed with advanced health safety and comfort standards the Starlight Support mattress is a premium mattress for the most discerning of parents This mattress is designed with an innerspring core and then wrapped in foam for optimum comfort It is them covered in premium ticking thats so soft and supple there is no need for a mattress pad The starlight mattress is antimicrobial it is treated inside and out to prevent bacteria growth Its fire resistant waterproof and completely anti allergic The seams are welded which means there are no needle holes for dust mites to get in The starlight mattress has a unique feature It has square edges With the starlight mattress there are no gaps between the mattress and the crib wall there is no sheet slippage and toddlers cannot get a good grip on the sheet Another feature unique to this premium mattress this mattress has a dual support system One side is extra firm for infants and the other is cushier for toddlers This mattress is expertly designed to give little dreamers a good nights sleep

Portable Crib Mattress $40 No More Flimsy Mattresses In The Portable Crib Our thick foam mattress will give baby the comfort and support of any full size crib mattress Covered in an easy to clean vinyl fabric and made to fit every standard size portable crib this mattress is a number one choice Wishing baby sweet dreams

crib mattress support brackets

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. …

Child Care Cribs Checklist for Child Care Centers

As a child care center owner or manager, part of your job is to reassure parents that their children are safe in your care. One component of this is making sure that your child care cribs are safe for children to use. Follow this checklist when you inspect your child care cribs.

1. Crib slat width: The space between crib slats must be no greater than 2 3/8 inches apart. This prevents infants from getting their head stuck between the slats.
2. Crib slat integrity: To avoid injury, ensure that there are no slats are missing, loose or cracked.
3. Mattress quality: Child care cribs must have mattresses that fit snugly within the crib. No more than two finger-widths should remain between the edge of the mattress and the crib side. In addition, mattress support should be securely attached to the headboard and footboard.
4. Crib top rails: The top rails of crib sides, in their raised position, should be at least 26 inches above the top of the mattress support at its lowest position.
5. Hardware: Check your child care cribs to make sure that there aren’t any missing, loose, broken, or improperly installed screws, brackets or other hardware on the crib or mattress support.
6. Headboard and footboard: No cutouts should be in the headboard or footboard to ensure a baby’s head can’t get trapped.
7. Corner posts: Corner posts of your child care cribs should be no higher than 1/16 inch so that a baby’s clothes can’t catch.
8. Remove all toys: When the child is sleeping, make sure to remove all crib toys, which includes any mobiles that the baby could grab.
9. Crib placement: Do not place the crib next to a window, or close to curtains and drapery cords. In addition, don’t place the crib next to furniture that could help the child crawl or climb out of the crib.

In addition to this checklist, make sure that your crib is assembled correctly and that screws and bolts are always tight. The safe assembly and upkeep of your child care cribs  can ensure that children at your child care center are always safe. In addition, safe cribs can help keep your child care center in business.

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Child care cribs can be found in several child care centers and facilities. Learn more about the child care cribs and options available before you make your next purchase.