Baby & Nursery Safety Guide for New Parents

Being a first-time parent (heck, a second or third-time parent for that matter, can be overwhelming and scary. Your baby's safety and comfort become one of your top priorities. What products do you need to keep your baby safe? How do you use them properly? What are the current safety guidelines? If only there was a handy brochure to guide you through this maze. Well, now there is.

Safe & Sound for Baby was created by the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association (JPMA) during Baby Safety Month. This brochure is a non-manufacturer specific resource that illustrates the proper use of many juvenile products. The brochure highlights car seats, changing tables, cribs, crib toys and pacifiers, infant bedding, carriers and swings, carriages and strollers, high chairs, gates and enclosures, infant seats, baby walkers and play yards. Also, the brochure focuses on bathing and feeding, household dangers, electrocution, suffocation and strangulation.

A must-have for parents. Download your free copy today.

Tips for Choosing a Baby Crib

A crib is often the focal point of a nursery. Today there are many styles and colors to choose from, making it easy to create a nursery that blends well with the entire home. Many have matching changing tables and dressers. When looking for a crib, make sure it has passed the federal safety standards of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you borrow or purchase a second-hand crib, make sure that it meets the current safety standards. Many older cribs may pose a safety risk to your baby.

A convertible crib is a good investment. Some convertible cribs become toddler beds and then transform into a full-size bed, others become a day bed. Some have pieces which, when removed, can serve as a headboard for a full-size bed. When you purchase a convertible crib (or a crib with a conversion kit) you will not need another bed for your child for possibly several years.

Several new cribs, such as the modern Oeuf crib, have a lower profile than typical cribs, and fixed sided rails. They make access to your baby easier without the hazards of hardware failure. Look for a crib with several adjustable mattress heights. For a great selection of modern and stylish cribs checkout our crib department.