Standard Cribs

Being aware of the safety standards prior to purchasing a baby crib is a very important task for the parents-to-be. A poor choice of a crib could result in accidents that could more likely harm an infant. Along with the safety standards there is the important need to check the adjustable mattress height, the ease of release of the railings, stability of the crib, and the toxicity of the standard crib mattresses. If you want to know more about these safety notes, you may read the crib safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatricians.

As a part of reinforcing baby cribs, some manufacturers are now reverting in using hardwood. Woods such as birch, pines, and Russian camphor grow in cold areas and therefore take a very long period to develop. This provides these woods a tougher and denser quality and thus provides a much more solid support. Russian camphor on the other hand is an insect-repellant and this assures parents that their child will be safe from insect bites. Moreover, the structure of the baby cribs still differs with its designs. They exist as round, rectangular, or corner cribs. With all these considerations, we may sometimes tend to forget that the safest crib can be found in the basics. A standard mattress is one of the basics. A standard size crib mattress is another important key in providing convenience to our baby’s first years in the real world.

What is a standard crib mattress size? A standard size of a crib mattress is at least 51 ¾ inches long by 27 ¾ inches wide. If you can fit 2 or more fingers between the crib and the side of the mattress, you definitely have to change the mattress into a standard sized one as it will pose accidental trapping on your baby. A standard size crib mattress fits all standard cribs. This means, if the mattress does not fit your crib, the mattress may not be of a standard size. A standard mattress usually features heat-tempered innerspring coils to provide comfort, vinyl cove that resist strains, moisture, and mildew. There is also a high density non-allergenic insulator pad for an unsurpassed stability and it has to meet the proposed federal flammability standard.

The material from which your baby crib is made ensures the stability of the crib structure. The mattress that covers the base of the crib gives comfort to your baby. These are the basics, and from the basics lay your baby’s safety. Standard cribs are the answer to all your concerns when it comes to your newborn angel and his or her safety.