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Crib Safety

Crib Safety

Keeping children safe is a round-the-clock job, especially when it comes to infants or newborns. Even as they

sleep

, there are things every parent needs to know to avoid potentially harmful and even fatal situations, such as

SIDS

. Below is a list of resources to keep you informed about crib safety.

  • Crib Safety Tips (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
  • Infant Furniture: Cribs (American Academy of Pediatrics)
  • Child Safety: Keeping Your Home Safe For Your Baby (Familydoctor.org)
  • Tips for Safe Sleep (Baby Center)
     
  • Crib Recalls (CPSC Press Release #10-211)
  • Crib Recalls (CPSC Press Release #10-212)
     
Co-Sleeping/Safe Sleep
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SIDS

 
 

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