Archive for November 26th, 2008

CHOOSING BABY BEDROOM FURNITURE

Decorating baby’s room is one of special moments for new mother and father. Decorating baby’s room would bring them into children’s fantasy. They will think of wonderful moments they ever had when they were  young. They will think of cheerful moments that would be shown in their baby’s room. They will choose interior design and furniture which suitable for baby. They will choose furniture which is not just has cute design and color but also safe. Here I write several tips for choosing good bedroom furniture for baby.

Cribs
* crib slats must be no more than 2 3/8″ apart to prevent babies from getting their heads or limbs caught in between them
* make sure the metal hardware on the crib has no rough or sharp edges
* the crib should not have bars or other surfaces on railings or ends panels the baby could climb on
* crib mattresses must be 27 1/4 - 51 5/8″ and not more than 6″ thick
* check out the locks and latches on the drop-side of the crib

Bassinets
* make sure it’s stable and not shaky
* make sure it has no sharp edges
* check for any hinges or clips that could catch your baby’s finger


Drawers and Shelves
* has enough space in the shelves underneath, so you won’t need additional storage
* install safety latches on  the drawers so a small child can’t pull the drawers out and have them fall on her

Changing Tables

* it should be at a height comfortable for you to handle the baby without having to lean over
* it should have a waterproof pad and enough space for open storage of shirts and diapers
* it should have a safety belt that is wide and easy to use

Cradles

* the slats should be no more than 2 3/8″ apart, like crib slats
* make sure the hooks don’t protrude