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A crib is a bed for infants. There are many different styles of cribs, and the functions and prices are also very different. When choosing, pay attention to the principle of combining safety and practicality. There are also some hidden safety hazards in the use of the crib. Parents should pay attention to them and eliminate the hidden dangers in time. Whether crib paint meets safety standards depends on whether it contains harmful ingredients such as heavy metals and formaldehyde.

Crib

A crib is a bed for infants. There are many different styles of cribs, and the functions and prices are also very different. When choosing, pay attention to the principle of combining safety and practicality. There are also some hidden safety hazards in the use of the crib. Parents should pay attention to them and eliminate the hidden dangers in time. Whether crib paint meets safety standards depends on whether it contains harmful ingredients such as heavy metals and formaldehyde.

Chinese name

Crib

Foreign name

Baby Crib

Classification

Solid wood cribs, bamboo cribs, etc.

safety standard

China's 3C standard

The main structure

Mattresses, cushioning pads, etc.

Baby cribs can be divided into: solid wood cribs (both lacquered and unpainted), bamboo cribs, rattan cribs, multi-material mixed cribs

There are currently two types of solid wood cribs in China

1. Foldable portable crib:

The mechanical structure is used to fold it. After folding, it becomes a compact travel bag for baby products, which can hold many baby products or other items, which is practical and convenient.

2. Multifunctional crib:

Including dual-use assembly with detachable bookshelf

1. Safety standards: Safety should always be considered first, and the crib must meet strict safety standards.

Chinese 3C standard, American ASTM F1169, European BS EN 716, Australia / New Zealand AS / NZS 2172

The 3C standard is the lowest, and the other standards are very high, applicable to

Buying second-hand goods is a matter of course. Of course, you can buy good-quality goods at a reasonable price and good prices, but some goods are not suitable for second-hand goods. Experts remind that it is better to buy new ones for cribs and child car seats.

Nowadays, the high price of baby products puts many families under great economic pressure. Little babies grow fast, but expensive baby products may be used for a short time, and the cribs that have just been bought will soon be replaced. However, it is worth noting that experts do not recommend buying a used crib. Because the second-hand product's solidity and durability may have hidden dangers, or the product looks good on the surface, but there may be problems such as worn parts or even missing parts.

In addition, child car seats are often used for years, and older products may not meet the latest safety standards. Even if a second-hand child car seat looks good, it is impossible for buyers to know how the product has been used in the past, and its robustness may not be reliable.

1. Pay attention to whether the connection hole distance between the bed plates is tight. The accurate hole position makes the bed assembly easier, the use operation is more convenient, and it can reflect whether the workmanship of a bed is fine.

2. Do not place children's beds near windowsills, heaters, or wall lamps, and do not install shading or airtight beds on the beds. To prevent the child from falling between the bed and the wall, it is best to sandwich it inside.

The bearing capacity of the bed board is not less than 30kg: the average weight of a three-year-old baby is 20.5kg; the connection between the bed board and the bed body needs to be firm and stable. The cribs are made of iron wood planks or solid wood slats at most, and generally adopt embedded or hanging connections.

Use a harder mattress For safety, it is necessary to ensure the fit of the mattress to the bed and ensure that it is strong. There should be no gap between the bed and the mattress. You can follow the 'one finger principle'. If you can put two or more fingers between the bed and the mattress, then the mattress is too small. A mattress that is too small or too soft will increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, jamming, or suffocation.
The guardrail height of the baby's crib for both the baby and the parent should be more than 50 cm. At this time, the child is active and unstable, and it is particularly dangerous. Make sure the railing clearance of the bed is less than 6 cm. Beyond this gap, children may get stuck in it. A bed that makes it easy for children to see outside through the bed rail will allow them to communicate more with you and be more comfortable. The height of the guardrail should be adjustable so that parents do not have to work too hard to bend over to hug their children. The position of the bed board also needs to be adjustable. After the child can stand, the bed board can be lowered to ensure safety.
To ensure the safety of the bed itself, the crib often needs to be raised and lowered, so regularly check whether the crib screws are loose or missing, and the stability of the bracket and other hardware. Babies like to bite when they have long teeth. At this time, anti-biting strips are very important. It protects both the baby and the bed from being bitten. When buying, check that the railing can be moved easily and smoothly without noise. Wooden cribs should be made of hardwood, such as maple, ash, beech or oak, and painted with safety-certified paint. The surface of the crib should be smooth without sharp edges, dots, and rough surfaces. Try not to choose a raised one

Trap one: protection fence, lengthening and other functions

Potential safety hazards: The baby's head bones are relatively soft. If the guard fence is too large, it may happen that the baby's head penetrates and becomes trapped between the two fences. The more functions of a crib are not necessarily better, for example, the extended part of the extended function does not have a guardrail, which not only damages the firmness of the crib, but also has a great potential safety hazard.

1. Clean the crib with a slightly damp cloth and wipe off the water stains with a dry cloth.

2. Try not to use cleaning agents.

Following U.S. launch of new crib on June 28, 2011

Paint safety should pay attention to check the safety of the crib paint, the most direct way is to smell if it smells. But this is not the only criterion to prove the safety of paint. Whether crib paint meets safety standards depends on whether it contains harmful ingredients such as heavy metals and formaldehyde.
The connection between the bottom of the bed and the bed body, which is the key to safety and solidity, is directly related to the safety of the crib. There are some cribs on the market that use synthetic boards at the bottom and are suspended inside the bed. Such cribs are very dangerous. Active babies like to jump in the bed, the bed board is easy to be stepped over or the wood at the bottom of the bed is broken. Most of the qualified cots use iron bottoms and solid wood bottoms. There are strict requirements on the design of the connection between the bottom and the bed and the connection hardware used. Generally, embedded or suspended connections are used. Wheeled cribs must pay attention to whether there are safety brakes on the wheels and whether the brakes are firm.
The structure size should be reasonable. The size of the crib is the key to determining convenience. There are four things that should not be too high. The first one is not too high. The fence of the cradle should not be higher than 35 cm. Second, it should not be too short, and the bed surface should not be too short. If it is less than 50 centimeters, adults need to bend down deeply when coaxing and hugging the baby, and it will be more difficult. And there is much dust near the ground. Thirdly, it should not be too wide, and the width of the bed should not exceed 75 cm. The crib needs to be moved between the bedroom, living room, and dining room. After the width exceeds 75 cm, it is inconvenient to enter and exit the door. Fourth, it should not be too long. The width of the bedroom is generally about 3 meters, the large bed occupies 2 meters, and the rest is the location of the aisle or wardrobe and table. The position of the crib is next to the large bed. There are bedside tables, dressing tables and stools. Considering the passage and opening of doors and drawers, 80 cm is needed, so the length of the bed should not exceed 1.2 meters.