Best Cribs for the Baby Nursery - 2012 Top Ten

To keep your infant safe, use the tips below:



Do not purchase drop-side cribs. Baby cribs with drop sides can trap your child, pinch fingers and arms, and even lead to suffocation. Most manufacturers no longer produce these types of cribs. If you are looking at a used crib, make sure it does not have a drop side.






Conduct the soda can test. You should not be able to stick a soda can between the slats of a baby crib. If you can, that means that your infant could become stuck or even fall out.







Avoid cribs with cutouts in the headboard or footboard. Intricate designs may look nice, but they can lead to a number of hazards for small children.



If you wouldn't want it for your own bed, don't make it your baby's bed. Check all cribs for loose or broken slats, missing hardware, splinters, and sharp edges.

1. Find a safe place for your child to sleep. Some recalls are initiated because installation and assembly instructions are confusing. If that is the case, confirm that your crib has been built properly and conforms to safety guidelines. If the crib is being recalled because it is dangerous, try borrowing a crib for a few nights until your crib can be fixed or replaced.


2. Contact the manufacturer to request a repair kit, replacement crib, or whatever remedy they are offering.