It has been a known fact for years that cribs can be dangerous for babies; in 2 months (June)we will have new construction standards for cribs. This is terrific news, but the only problem is that these rules do not cover the risk of bedding, mobiles and other toys to infants under 1 year of age. About 2,500 babies die from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) each year. This figure is down from 4,000 in 1992 partly because more parents are putting babies on their backs to sleep. With regard to the bumpers, parents don't want an empty looking crib, but if these bumpers are not tied securely, it can pose a serious problem to the baby. The new crib standards are as follows: dropdown sides are completely prohibited, stronger slats, mattress supports and hardware are required. Tags with code 16 CFR1219 for full-size cribs and 16 CFR1220 for compact size cribs will indicate that the crib meets the new standards. Child care centers, churches, motels and other public accommodations have until December 2012 to make sure their cribs meet the new standards.
What is most interesting is that statistics show that the safest sleeping arrangement is to have the baby sleep the first 6 months in a bassinet or crib in the parents'room. The experts report that the theory is that the baby and parents subconsciously synchronize their breathing which keeps the baby's breathing regular.
Information like this is provided in The Professional Housekeeper training program for nannies and housekeepers.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
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