Baby Safety, In Your Baby's Nursery

Baby Safety, In Your Baby's Nursery - Your baby's nursery is a room in which both mum and dad and baby will spend a huge amount of time; by partaking in intelligent safety protection measures before your baby is born, you can establish a secure environment in which your baby can play and relax all the way through their infancy.

From the outset your baby will spend a lot of time sleeping so it is critical to make certain that their sleep environment is hazard free. When selecting a cot for your baby's nursery it is always preferable to buy a new one so that you can be sure it is outfitted with the most modern safety features; however this is not always practical.

When loaning or buying a second hand cot it is vital to check that it is of a sturdy build and that hold brackets and bars are fitted steadily. You should also check the cot bars are spaced less than 45 - 64mm apart (so baby can't fit their head through) and that the cot has no corner post extensions which baby could get their clothes caught on. If your second hand cot is painted you should strip and repaint it before baby arrives (mums-to-be should avoid doing this) as the paint used to decorate many older cots contains lead which is now known to be hazardous for babies.

The cot's mattress should be firm and fit in a cozy way with less than the width of two fingers in between the inner border of the cot and the side of the mattress. There should be no holes or cutouts in the head or footboard of the cot so baby cannot get stuck and the sides of the cot should each time be locked into position when baby is inside.

Babies, specially those under 12 months, must not be placed to sleep on beanbags, pillows or adult beds and when baby is put down for a nap they should always be positioned on their backs (unless otherwise told to by your healthcare professional). In addition, duvets must not be used on babies under the age of one as they have been caught up as a potential factor in cot death. As an alternative you should use layers of fitted sheets and blankets tucked under the cots mattress so you can easily preserve your baby's temperature and stop them from overheating.

When placing a baby in their cot you should ensure that their feet are placed in close proximity to the foot of the cot with the sheet tucked under the mattress appropriately - this prevents baby from wriggling under the covers. Bumper pads can be secured around the sides of the cot to protect baby and stop them from reaching though the bars. However, these should be removed when baby begins to stand so they can't be used as a step to help baby climb out of the cot. Pillows, teething toys, soft toys, dummies and comforters should also be taken away from the cot before baby is put down to nap.

Cots or changing tables should on no account be positioned close to windows or wall mounted accessories that could be grabbed or tipped over. Additionally, you should cut any long cords used to draw curtains so that they no longer form a loop and tie them well out of baby's reach. You should also make sure that windows are always locked, that electricity outlets are fixed with socket covers and that heaters are protected by guards. At BPA Free Baby Bottles Online we advise using oil, timer, heaters.

If you have a change table in your baby's room you should make certain that changing accessories and toiletries are stored high out of babies reach (although easily accessible to an adult). Doors and drawers in which little fingers may well get stuck could also be fitted with child proof locks and bookshelves and cupboards should be attached to the wall to prevent tipping. You should also make sure that baby is no able to lock their nursery door from the inside.

By correctly making the furniture in your baby's room and by keeping in mind some vital nursery safety protection measures, you should establish a happy, hazard-free room in which your baby can safely sleep and play all day long.