According to pediatricians, 25 percent of deaths that occur in the first year of life occur in the baby’s crib. We share some tips from the experts to avoid accidents in the crib.
TIPS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS IN THE CRIB
Avoid putting objects in the crib
Pediatricians recommend having nothing in your baby’s crib. Say goodbye to bumpers, pillows, stuffed animals, and thick blankets.
Avoid sleeping with your baby for the first four months
Although you want to take care of it closely, experts warn that you should not sleep with them, much less during the first four months of life, if it is premature or very small and if the parents have taken medicines to fall asleep.
Control your space
The use of barriers in the crib is ideal to prevent them from falling, they must be separated by about 6 centimeters to prevent your head from sticking between them.
Choose the right crib
Since you will spend a lot of time on it, the recommendation is to purchase a new one and check its strength. In addition, that it does not have decoration on its frame, thus you prevent it from falling or your baby starting it.
The mattress
Make sure the mattress is snug, with no gaps that fit your child’s fingers. Replace it with a thinner one when it grows, to prevent it from climbing over the safety bars.
Location matters
Place it away from windows, blinds, and curtains.