In today’s society everyone likes to throw away their stuff, but there is something special about our baby items that makes us want to keep them. During pregnancy, many people will offer their old nursery furniture and crib bedding. As baby rearing is very costly, one should be grateful for the baby bedding offered. Always make sure before you choose to use any bedding and crib for your child, that they are safe and won’t harm your child.

Whether it is a Moses basket or a crib, your baby’s first crib is the most memorable. Hand-me-down beds need to be checked for safety issues first, then take some time to refinish them to make them special for your little one. Always check baby bedding to assure safety. If the cradle is of wicker, check up the joints and remove any loose things. The mattress must be replaced as it would have definitely become bad. The baby might shove loose threads or pieces of material into his mouth, so when fitting the skirt make sure to remove them.

The drapes should be fixed properly. Loose materials might be caught by the child to put inside the mouth. New bedding for the crib is always preferable.Well informed people at Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association in the USA or British Standards in UK advise so. Go in for JPMA or BS ‘KITE’ marked products. They are quite safe.

I have no problem with second-hand baby things as long as you make sure that they are perfectly safe – it isn’t environmentally sound to throw away good furniture and baby bedding. Your baby will spend most of his time in his crib so it is important to check the type of crib you buy to ensure your baby’s safety and happiness. Here are some things to keep in mind when inspecting the safety of your baby equipment. To start with, make certain that the crib does not have flaky, loose, or poisonous lead paint and that there are no snags on which baby’s clothes might ensnare. Most importantly check the bars of the crib to assure that they are closer than 2 3/8 inches apart. The header and footer boards need to be solid having no holes, this will protect your infant from getting his/her head caught. To prevent the child’s crib from shaking or wobbling, always be sure to check for tight joints and fixings. You should be certain that the raising and lowering mechanism for the side rail can be operated with just one hand, and that it stays securely in place when in the raised position. The final point to verify is that the mattress is clean and firm and the top of the side rail is at least 22 inches above the mattress.

A new mattress that would fit in the crib is always better. Nursery bedding can be dangerous so it is important to make sure that all the bumpers strings are tied down or just remove the bumper completely. Babies under the age of 12 months should not have access to the following in their cribs: duvets, quilts, sheepskin or pillows, while use of these items could cause overheating. You should monitor the temperature of baby’s room with a thermometer and keep sheets and blankets available to use accordingly. Keep the crib away from cords on lamps, window blinds and curtains and also keep the crib away from other furniture the baby can climb on, babies are very good climbers!

Always remember to enjoy every moment with your baby, they grow up before you even realize it.