The Stork Craft recall has alarmed many parents
Four days ago, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted a recall for Stork Craft cribs due to entrapment and suffocation dangers. Over two million of the company's drop-side cribs are defective and parents are urged to contact Stork Craft to receive a free repair kit.
While the alarming recall is an extreme case of crib danger, there are many smaller, every day things that can make the crib a hazardous environment. But fortunately, they are easily preventable. The CPSC has listed a few tips to make the crib a safe and snuggly place for your child to sleep.
- Do not put pillows, stuffed animals or any other loose objects in the crib until your child has reached one year of age.
- Crib slats should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart and there should never be any missing or cracked slats.
- Make sure there is no hardware that may have become loose over time.
- The mattress should fit tightly in the crib so your baby cannot become stuck between the mattress and crib.
- Blankets are discouraged for use while sleeping but, if you must use one, be sure to tuck a thin blanket around the mattress and only cover your child as high as his/her waist.
- Mattress sheets should fit snugly so they do not become loose as your child moves around in their sleep.
By following these simple guidelines, we can all sleep a little sounder; and what new mom couldn't use a little more sleep in her life?
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