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Safety Tips
Your baby's safety is our primary concern. We hope you find the following information helpful as you set up and use our infant and toddler products:
- Infants should ALWAYS sleep in a crib, which meets current Federal and ASTM standards.
- The crib mattress should fit snugly with no more than two fingers width, one-inch, between the edge of the mattress and the crib side. Otherwise, the baby can get trapped between the mattress and the side of the crib.
- No pillow-like bumpers.
- Look for the JPMA Certification Seal.
For more information, visit the JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) website.
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Tips for Crib Use & More
- Remember to ALWAYS keep the drop side up when the baby is in the crib.
- NEVER place the crib near windows, draperies, blinds, or wall mounted decorative accessories with long cords.
- Make sure there are no missing, loose, broken, or improperly installed screws, brackets or other hardware on the crib or the mattress support.
- Crib slats or spindles should be spaced no more than 2 3/8" apart, and none should be loose or missing.
- Never use a crib with corner posts over 1/16 of an inch above the end panels (unless they're over 16" high for a canopy). Babies can strangle if their clothes become caught on corner posts. These should be unscrewed or sawed off, and the remaining end panel should be sanded smooth.
- No cutout areas on the headboard or footboard so baby's head cannot get trapped.
- ALWAYS use a crib sheet that fits securely on the mattress, wraps around the mattress corners and stays securely on the mattress corners.
- No cracked or peeling paint.
- No splinters or rough edges.
- Use bumper pads only until the child can pull up to a standing position. Then remove them so baby cannot use the pads to climb out of the crib.
- Mobiles should also be removed when baby can pull himself or herself up.
- NEVER place infants to sleep on pillows, sofa cushions, adult beds, waterbeds, beanbags, or any other surface not specifically designed for infant sleep.
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Decorating Tips
This page is incubating. Come back soon to see our decorating video and tips from nursery designers.
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For Babies Under 12 Months
- Normal, healthy infants should ALWAYS sleep on their backs unless otherwise advised by a pediatrician.
- Only a fitted sheet, mattress pad, and/or waterproof pad should be used under baby.
- When baby is put to sleep, remove pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow-like stuffed toys, and other pillow-like products from the crib.
- Cover baby with a thin covering, such as a crib blanket, receiving blanket or other blankets specifically designed for infants, only reaching as far as baby's chest, and tuck the covering around the crib mattress. For newborns, consider swaddling.
- Do not overdress your baby. Consider using a sleeper, sleep sack, or other sleep clothing as an alternative to any covering.
For more information, visit the JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) website.
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Baby Registry Tips
We know that, as soon-to-be parents, you're excited and anxious about preparing for the arrival of your baby. Here are items you'll need when your little one arrives:
Baby's Nursery Bedding
- Comforter
- Bumper
- Dust Ruffle
- 4-6 Fitted Crib Sheets
- 1-3 Crib Mattress Pads
- 4-6 Waterproof Pads
- 6-9 Receiving Blankets
- 4-6 Crib Size Blankets
- 4-6 Sheet Savers
Nursery Extras
- 7-10 Bibs
- Diaper Stacker
- Diaper Pail
- Changing Table Pads
- 2-4 Changing Table & Dressing Table Covers
- Clothes Hamper
- Nursery Organizer
- Mobile
- Lamp / Nightlight
- Decorations (Wall Hangings/Wall Decals/Paint)
- Window Treatments
- Nursing Pillow
- Rug
- Waste Basket
- Switch Plate Covers
Travel Accessories
- Infant Car Seat Cover
- Infant Head Support
- Strap Covers
- 1-3 Waterproof Lap Pads
- High Chair Cover
- Shopping Cart Cover
- Blankets
- Diaper Bag
- Bibs
Bath Accessories:
- 4-6 Hooded Bath Towels
- 8-12 Washcloths
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