If you are expecting a new baby, this is undoubtedly an exciting time. Along with all of the other preparations you are making, chances are you’ll be looking to purchase a baby furniture crib. If so, you should make sure you choose a crib that is safe, durable, and affordable.

In terms of crib safety, new safety requirements are being released almost daily. While this can be a little confusing, remember that this will ultimately help keep your baby safe.

Standard cribs usually include a mechanism for adjusting the mattress height, and one or two drop sides. These sides drop down making it more convenient for an adult to pick the baby up from the crib. The mattress adjustment is important as the baby grows. A lower mattress height for older babies makes it more difficult for them to climb out of the crib, which can cause injury.

Convertible baby furniture cribs are becoming more popular, since they grow with your child. The crib converts to a toddler bed, and often to a full size bed as well. This can help your child adjust more easily to a larger bed, since the child will still be sleeping in a familiar environment. Portable cribs are another option, but parents should understand that portable cribs are not as heavily regulated as standard cribs.

Parents need to carefully look for any recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission that may include the crib they are considering. Often recalls are made if the space between the slats are too wide, as they should not be larger than the width of a standard soda can, 2 3/8 apart. Other problems may involve a strap system to hold the mattress that has been known to fail as opposed to a metal spring system.

Sometimes, the mattress is found to not tightly fit, thereby leaving a gap between the mattress and the sides of the crib. Missing,incorrect or loose parts make a baby crib exceedingly dangerous. Drop side failure has been found to create the most recalls, though. Unless a used crib has the manufacturers product codes on it as well as the manufacturers name or the crib has an accompanying product information booklet, do not purchase it, as you will need the codes or numbers to verify that it has not been recalled.

You may want to consider alternative crib designs, like a fold out crib instead of the more dangerous drop side cribs that may trap the baby’s head. In the future, there may be laws banning drop side cribs altogether. Parents should watch the news closely in order to avoid the hassle and expense of purchasing a recalled baby furniture crib. The CPSC is also considering a rule that provides that cribs should be lower to the floor so that children are less likely to suffer serious injury due to a fall. Again, make sure to stay current on crib safety regulations and always check for recalls.

The best way to go about purchasing a baby furniture crib is to choose a dealer who is well informed about crib regulations and is truly concerned with your child’s safety. Read store advertisements closely, and you’ll easily be able to spot those who are truly concerned with your child’s safety.

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