New Baby Tips - Safety

Baby Safety

All KIDS Convertibles, Inc. products meet or exceed both the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards, and the more rigorous tests and standards of the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association (JPMA). Even those standards are not enough--if the President of the Company and the mother of three (again, been there, done that) is not convinced of the product's absolute safety, as well as it's long term value--it is not offered by the company. Some standards you should consider are:
CRIB

The distance between rails should not be greater than six cm (2 3/8 In).

The infant should not be able to operate the double action gate release mechanism.

All latches require at least 4.5 kg (10 lbs) pressure to operate.

There should be no toeholds or ledges inside the crib.

There are no decorative finials or sharp extensions on the crib.

The construction of the crib should be sufficiently sturdy to prevent a child from shaking it hard enough to "walk" it across the floor.

MATTRESS

The mattress should fit snugly in the crib. The space between the slats and mattress should not be greater than two fingers width.

The mattress cover should be easy to clean and have a " staff check " treatment to inhibit bacterial growth. It should also fit tightly so that air pockets can't form.

The mattress and it's edge bindings should be waterproof.

It is recommended that the crib mattress should be firm.

(By the way--our crib and mattress meets all of these safety requirements and more.)

How much time does the average baby spend in the crib?
The average six-month-old sleeps about 11 hours each night and has settled into two naps of about one to two hours, usually morning and afternoon. Nap times, though, can vary a lot. The average baby sleeps a little more than 14 out of 24 hours. Keep in mind that if your baby has long naps at day care, she'll sleep less at night.

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Baby Safety
All KIDS Convertibles, Inc. products meet or exceed both the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards, and the more rigorous tests and standards of the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association (JPMA). Even those standards are not enough--if the President of the Company and the mother of three (again, been there, done that) is not convinced of the product's absolute safety, as well as it's long term value--it is not offered by the company. Some standards you should consider are: CRIB The distance between rails should not be greater than six cm (2 3/8 In). The infant should not be able to operate the double action gate release mechanism. All latches require at least 4.5 kg (10 lbs) pressure to operate. There should be no toeholds or ledges inside the crib. There are no decorative finials or sharp extensions on the crib. The construction of the crib should be sufficiently sturdy to prevent a child from shaking it hard enough to "walk" it across the floor. MATTRESS The mattress should fit snugly in the crib. The space between the slats and mattress should not be greater than two fingers width. The mattress cover should be easy to clean and have a " staff check " treatment to inhibit bacterial growth. It should also fit tightly so that air pockets can't form. The mattress and it's edge bindings should be waterproof. It is recommended that the crib mattress should be firm. (By the way--our crib and mattress meets all of these safety requirements and more.)
How much time does the average baby spend in the crib? The average six-month-old sleeps about 11 hours each night and has settled into two naps of about one to two hours, usually morning and afternoon. Nap times, though, can vary a lot. The average baby sleeps a little more than 14 out of 24 hours. Keep in mind that if your baby has long naps at day care, she'll sleep less at night.
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