Sentences with phrase «many older cribs»

There are a lot of sacred memories hidden in that dismantled old crib.

The day we took it apart, I cried over that junky old crib.

For the case you are using some old crib model we recommend you to check the interior crib dimensions because there is a possibility that crib was produced before the regulations were set.

Over time, the surface of an old crib mattress can settle and become soft and uneven, putting your little one at risk.

If you have an older crib and can't afford to buy a new one, please check the CPSC's crib recall database at the very least to make sure your particular crib hasn't been recalled.

Again, if you have one of these older cribs that has a drop - side, please don't use it!

For older cribs, be sure to check the crib slats to be sure there is no more than 2-3/8» space between them, which is about as wide as a soda can.

Recent changes in crib safety standards also make buying a used crib difficult now, since it's illegal to sell some types of older cribs.

Older cribs, and even newer ones, that have been misused or not maintained well can be a safety hazard, though.

Older cribs, and especially those with moving parts, such as drop - side models, may not have hardware sturdy enough to withstand being taken apart and reassembled by several owners.

It may be tempting to go out and buy all new, adult - sized bedding to include sheets, a pillow, and a new bedspread, but your child will probably be much more comfortable with just a fitted sheet and their old crib blanket.

Also beware peeling paint, and old cribs with lead paint.)

Safety regulations have changed dramatically in recent years and older cribs have larger slats, drop - side rails, corner posts, and newer mattresses that don't fit right.

Be aware that older cribs may not meet modern safety standards.

Your child will enjoy the familiarity of the old crib and sleep safely enclosed, but will be able to get in and out without your help.

If you're buying an older crib that still has a drop rail, you may need to do some DIY work on it to make sure it's safe for use with your little one.

Older cribs, especially those you might find in vintage shops, may have bars that are too far apart from each other and may lead to increased risks of your baby getting his or her arms, legs, or head stuck in between them.

As much as you might love the old crib you and all your family slept in as babies, using an old crib or cradle can pose risks for your baby.

Many older cribs have drop - down sides, which are safety hazards.

Older crib mattresses made smaller might leave a gap between the crib sides and mattresses that could entrap and possibly smother a baby.

In addition, older cribs may not meet current safety codes for slat distance and drop sides.

Janet S. (Mom of a 2 yr old crib jumper and at the time 9 months pregnant)

Older cribs frequently have other chemicals such as «Deca», a previously very common flame retardant, or Tris, a compound found to cause genetic mutation.

A new bed is not likely to have squeaking rails, but old cribs might be very noisy!

Some older cribs have ornaments like finials or cutouts in the headboard or footboard that could entrap a child's head, neck, arms, or legs, or snag his clothing.

Even if an old crib is in good shape, more - stringent safety standards put in place in 2000 and 2010 mean that the safest cribs are the newest ones.

The crib industry is constantly evolving and safety standards change with it, so an old crib may not meet today's standards.

Try to keep the bed in the same place, and let your toddler use their old crib blanket, even if it is too small.

Previously, the best baby cribs could be reused if a family had another infant to occupy a toddler's old crib.

The latest best affordable cribs have many safety features that old cribs don't.

Plenty of old cribs are beautiful and perfectly safe BUT you must be extra careful that you're not buying a damaged crib, a drop side crib, or another crib that doesn't meet current safety standards for a different reason.

Old cribs should be lead - free and meet current safety standards and my advice is to invest in a new mattress rather than a hand - me - down because all sorts of organisms and bacteria grow in mattresses, especially those with baby spit - up and unmentionables.

They might also get a limb or even their head stuck through the bars of the crib, especially if you have an older crib that might not be up to current safety standards.

Older cribs that may be a little outdated may not be able to have the rail removed at all.

When I had my first baby my parents gave me my old crib, a Jenny Lind that had been used for me and both my brothers.

Older cribs with adjustable sides frequently fail, creating a risk of strangulation when the child becomes trapped between the rails.

Old cribs can be safety modified using new hardware: also, make sure the paint is lead free and there are no splinters or chips in wood where your baby might come into contact with rough surfaces.

Older cribs may have wide slots, which pose a strangulation and fall risk, so always research a model before purchase.

Millions of older cribs remain in people's homes — cribs that are no longer considered safe.

Findings suggest reuse of an older crib or an extended airing - out period may help reduce infant VOC exposures.

«Our findings suggest the reuse of an older crib or an extended airing - out period may help reduce infant VOC exposures,» said assistant professor Ying Xu.

And resist the temptation to give away an older crib to a friend or relative.

New crib mattresses release about four times as many VOCs as old crib mattresses, the team found, and body heat increases emissions.

Notes for Parents Findings suggest reuse of an older crib or an extended airing - out period may help reduce infant VOC exposures.

While the CPSC also recommends against using older cribs with drop - side rails, many manufacturers will retrofit you with a free drop - side immobilization device (see Resources).

He's now in the «big boy bed» with his old crib also in his room but hops out of crib if I try to contain him;).

If you have an older crib made before the new safety standards were enacted, check with the manufacturer to see if it offers hardware to keep the drop side from moving.

«Our findings suggest the reuse of an older crib or an extended airing - out period may help reduce infant VOC exposures,» said assistant professor Ying Xu.

I have an older crib mattress (I am not sure how old), and that is what I am starting with.

Sometimes old cribs have movable sides and rails spaced too far apart.