Your baby will usually be alone in his/her crib, so he/she should have a completely safe environment. The most common injuries related to beds are falls from the bed, which are actually the most easily preventable. Children often fall out of their cots if the side is left open and if the mattress is too high compared to their height.
If you are planning to use an old cot, you should carefully examine it for the following features:
Wooden sticks should not be more than 6 cm apart. They shouldn't be too far apart so your child's head can't get stuck between them. There should be no holes on the foot or head side, so your child's head and feet won't get stuck in there. If there is a pole (sometimes called a finial) in the corner, cut it off or remove it. Soft clothes can get caught in them and cause the baby to suffocate.
You can prevent other dangers related to the baby crib by paying attention to the following guidelines:
1. If you buy a new mattress, remove all the plastic covering material that came with it and shred it. Because it can leave your child suffocated. If you cover the mattress with a heavy cover, you should make sure you cover it tightly, zippered covers are best. The cover should be tight, not soft.
2. As soon as your baby starts sitting, you need to reduce the height of the mattress so that it does not fall by hanging from one side of the crib or by pulling itself over it. You should lower the mattress to the lowest level before your child learns to stand (usually around 8-9 months old). The most common falls occur when the baby starts to climb, so when your baby is 88-90 cm or if the side of the bed is at or below the nipple level when the baby is standing, move him to another bed.
3. When fully lowered, the side of the crib is at least 10-16 cm from the mattress, even if it is placed in the highest position. should be above. You should make sure that the latch that keeps the side of the bed closed is securely locked and cannot be opened by your child. Always leave your child on his side up when he is in his crib.
4. The mattress should be securely firm and fit so your child can sit on the side of the cot and between the mattress. It doesn't get stuck in the ace. If you can put two fingers between the mattress and the side of the bed, replace it with a more suitable mattress.
5. You should check the bed at regular intervals for hard corners, sharp points on the metal parts, splinters or cracks in the wood.
6. If you use a bed bumper, you should make sure it covers all sides of the bed and is tied with at least 6 straps or knots to prevent it from falling away from the sides.
To prevent strangulation, knots should not be longer than 15 cm. You should not use any soft padded pads or soft bedding.
7. When your child is able to stand, you should remove the crib bumpers that he/she can use to climb.
8. If you are attaching a crib to your child's crib, you should make sure it is securely attached to the sides. Hang them high enough that your baby can't reach them and pull them down, and move them away from the crib when they start pushing with their hands and feet or when your baby is 5 months old (whichever comes first). Even before they start pushing, some babies can roll onto their sides to reach and grab the mobile and pull it down.
9. You should remove crib toys (objects such as shiny balls hung on the sides) when your child starts to push with all four limbs. Although such toys are generally resistant to the child's grasping and pulling, the child may fall forward and become entangled in the toy.
10. To prevent serious falls, do not place cribs or any other baby beds near windows. Do not place pictures or shelves above the bed; It may pose a danger in the event of an earthquake.
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