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Important Points to Consider When Purchasing Baby Furniture Cribs Used PDF Print E-mail
Written by Gregory Tersigni   
Before you commit yourself to buying a used crib for your baby you should consider some rather important points. Even thought it is essential that these points should not be overlooked if your baby is under a year old, they are also pertinent whatever your babies age.
by GregoryTersigni


Before you commit yourself to buying a used crib for your baby you should consider some rather important points. Even thought it is essential that these points should not be overlooked if your baby is under a year old, they are also pertinent whatever your babies age.

You need to ensure that you have the correct mattress for your crib. Substituting the wrong mattress is never an option. The correct mattress must fit firmly inside the crib with absolutely no gaps around the edges or corners.

A gap between the mattress and crib side is a dangerous place where your baby could get stuck. If the used crib you are buying does not come with a mattress then do not buy it until you know for sure that you can find a mattress that will fit in it properly.

If your used crib comes with a mattress always check that it is the right size before finalizing your purchase. Furthermore, you should make sure that the bottom sheet you are using is tight fitting and designed for crib use.

Once you have checked the mattress properly it is time to turn your attention to the crib itself. Make sure that there are no missing screws and that it is well made and sturdy. The corner posts must not be longer than 1/16th of an inch, otherwise there is a risk of the baby's clothes getting caught on them.

Note the measurements between the slats and ensure that there are no gaps larger than 2 3/8 inches. This is about the same size as a soda can. Each slat should be firmly in place and there should be no missing or broken slats. Be sure to check each one individually. Gaps of a different size between slats could introduce the possibility of your baby getting stuck.

Some other things to consider are if the crib has cutouts or has any mesh siding. Headboard and footboard cutouts, despite being decorative, are a place where your baby's head can get stuck. An example of this might be a heart shape or other design.

If the crib you are thinking of buying has mesh attached you need to make sure that it is properly attached and is not torn anywhere. If the holes in the mesh are too big the baby's clothes can get stuck. Therefore, it is recommended that the holes be no larger than a quarter of an inch.

As long as the crib is not too old it should meet most of these safety concerns as they are government regulated. There is always a chance when buying something second hand that it has been used incorrectly by the first owner or that they have damaged it in some way. If you know what things to avoid and what things to keep in mind then you should have no problem with your used crib.

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