Baby proofing checklist for the nursery
Baby proofing checklist for the nursery
A quick list to make sure your nursery is safe
By the YeahBaby.com editorial staff
A baby's nursery is frought with dangers and perils. Our baby proofing checklist for the nursery helps resolve many of this hidden dangers.
- The baby crib or bassinette - The baby crib must meet many criteria.
- Make sure your baby's crib is in sturdy. There should be no loose parts or missing hardware. Babies can become trapped between broken crib parts which may result in suffocation or strangulation.
- Make sure baby crib slats meet today's standard, ensuring there is not more than a 2.375 inch gap between slats. This will help prevent a baby's head from becoming stuck between slats. Make sure the slats are secure. Be aware of hand-me-down cribs, as they may not be up to today's standards.
- The baby crib corner posts should never be higher than the end panels.
- Placement of the crib - Place the crib away form windows and electrical outlets. A baby's crib should not be placed near window blinds or curtain cords.
- The baby mattress - Make sure the baby mattress is in good repair. The mattress should have no holes and not have loose batting.
- Above the crib - Make sure there are no loose objects above the baby crib to fall on your little one. Better yet, make sure there are no objects at all above the baby crib. Should you have a mobile, the mobile should be well out of baby's reach when baby is unattended.
- Electrical covers - Ensure all electical outlets are covered.
- Baby monitors - If using a baby monitor, make sure the monitor and receiver are firmly attached to a shelf of wall. Make sure any electrical cords are well out of baby's reach.
- Stuffed animals - Stuffed animals are cute, but they should not be left in the crib when the baby is unattended.
- Curtain cords - Ensure curtain cords are shortened, preventing a baby from strangling in the loop of the cord.
- Lighting - Lighting should be adequate to ensure the baby is sfe and sound. Take care in placement of lamps and other lights, ensuring they cannot be tipped or unrested by the baby. Bulbs should always be kept our of the baby's reach.
- Baby changing station - If your nursery has a baby changing station, make sure the station is well fastened and adequately prevents the baby from taking an unnecessary fall.
Taking a couple minutes to ensure your nursery is safe will keep your baby out of harm's way, and let you relieve your fears about leaving the baby alone in the nursery.
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