Carefully find a place to put the crib. Don't put the crib near the window or near the fixed fabric or furniture that can help the baby climb out. Some fabrics and threads can induce the baby to fall or entangle him, so before you decide where to put the baby's bed, you must carefully check all aspects of the environment around the bed.
Arrangement of crib
Babies like objects with simple shapes, bright colors and sharp contrasts.
Something that can move or shake. For babies who can control their heads and necks to look forward, these swaying objects are ideal when they lie down. In order to avoid any unsafe situation, when the baby can catch something that tempts him, he must remove these shaking things.
mirror
Let the baby see his own image in the mirror. Be sure that this mirror is safe for the baby, not fragile, and can be safely installed at the baby's bedside.
Toys in the crib. Safe toys on the baby's bed can bring a lot of fun to the baby. However, an animal toy filled with stuffing will scare the baby if it falls next to his face. Therefore, when the baby plays with these toys in bed, adults should pay close attention to the baby and don't let him be scared by the toys. When the baby wants to sleep, he should take these toys away.
● Read and use the instruction carefully. It will tell you how to install and debug. The instructions should be complete and must be understood. If the function is complicated, you must try to assemble it once to see if the function is the same as that in the manual and what parents expect.
● The crib should be placed about 50 cm away from the wall to prevent the baby from falling and being caught between the wall and the bed and suffocating.
● Place the crib away from the lamp holder and any hanging coil; Stay away from windows, electric fans and electric heaters; Stay away from window bars or curtains.
Put a thick carpet beside the bed so that if the child falls, he won't hurt his head.
● Regular inspection. In the process of use, it is necessary to regularly check the movable parts of the movable frame to see whether it is very reliable in the connection process, whether the screws and nuts are loose, and whether the baby will turn over when exercising hard.
● The more functions a crib has, the more complicated its structure is. When loading from one function to another, pay attention to the installation in place.
● Establish good habits. Whether the child is in bed or not, we must pull the edge of the bed and form such a habit, so that the ubiquitous child will not fall from this height.
Choice of crib:
1. safety standards: safety should always be the first consideration, and cribs must meet strict safety standards.
2. Bedside fence: Try to choose a cylindrical fence, and the distance between the two fences should not exceed 6 cm to prevent the baby from sticking his head out from the middle. Some mothers like cribs with complicated patterns and many carvings. In fact, such a bed is not safe enough for children. Because the railing of the bed or the raised carving on the bed are easy to hook the child's clothes, when the child tries to break free, he may be hit and injured.
All surfaces of the crib must be coated with protective layers to prevent cracking. Babies who are teething like to chew with their mouths, so the two-sided crossbar at the edge of the bed must be fitted with protective covers. Parents should pay special attention to the fact that metal cribs must not contain elements harmful to children's health, such as lead.
4. Cushion: The plastic tear-off pad wrapped around the crib can protect the baby's head. There must be at least six binding points on the mat; Keep the minimum length of the bandage to prevent the baby from strangling his neck. Once the baby steps on the mat, take it off, because the mat may become a stepping stone for the baby to climb out of bed.
5. Mattress: When the mattress is adjusted to the highest position, the distance between it and the edge of the bed should be at least 25cm. The mattress should be closely attached to the bedstead to prevent the baby from entering. In the choice of mattress, traditional cotton bedding is a good choice.
6. Position adjustment and locking: There are usually two height adjustment positions at the edge of the crib. These adjustment controls must have a fixed locking function to prevent children (that is, children cannot lower the edge of the bed by themselves). Some cribs are designed with unilateral adjustment control, which can reduce the chance of accidental release.
7. Pattern: Do not stick stickers on the surface of the crib. If the sticker is attached, the child will probably tear it off and put it in his mouth. Moreover, stickers printed with bright patterns are easy to make children fidgety, and usually warm regular patterns will make children calm and happy. Some cribs are painted in various colors. If the paint contains lead, the baby will be in danger of lead poisoning if he bites the railing. Lead poisoning can lead to anemia in infants.
8. The size of the crib: If the crib is too small, it will be eliminated in about 1 year, which seems a bit wasteful. But if it is too big, it can't provide a sense of security for the baby. At present, some beds can be adjusted in length, which is more practical, but attention should be paid to whether they are firm or not to avoid accidents.
9. Use of the fence: The height of the fence is generally 50 cm higher than that of the mattress. If it is too low, when the child can grasp the fence and stand, he is in danger of falling over the fence at any time. If it is too high, it is inconvenient for parents to pick up or put down the baby. So you can choose a crib with a movable door to stick on the fence or the fence can be put down as a whole, so you don't have to bend over to hold the baby or change diapers, and you won't have backache.
10. Function of gauze curtain: It is best to hang a gauze curtain in the crib, so as to prevent mosquitoes and flies from disturbing children in summer, and adjust the light when the sun is too big.
1 1. Wheel and swing function: Some cribs are equipped with small wheels, which can be pushed around freely. This kind of cot must pay attention to whether it is equipped with braking device, and the cot with braking device is safe. At the same time, the braking device should be firm and must not be loose. There is also a small bed that can be shaken and has the function of cradle. This kind of bed must also pay attention to whether the connection of its parts is tight and reliable. It's best not to buy a small bed that can only shake but not be fixed, because the baby grows fast and sleeps in the cradle for a short time after all. What is more needed is a fixed bed.