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There are a lot of new parents who like the looks of baby bedding and go on to purchase it without even considering its functionality. This is unfortunate because this is not the way in which you should go about purchasing baby bedding. Instead, your baby's safety and comfort should be first and foremost on your list. So, whenever you begin shopping for make sure you keep in mind those things that you should not do, which includes: 1. You should never ignore your baby's safety. With this being said, you should know that the government has established safety measures that a crib must measure up to. It is important for you to know what these safety measures are so that you can make sure that they are being adhered to. These include having no sharp corners, flimsy wheels or slats that are further than 2.5 inches apart. So, while you can still save money by purchasing a used crib, you need to make sure that these aforementioned rules are being adhered to and that the crib has not been recalled. 2. You should never use any bedding material that your baby may be allergic to. Instead, you should use wool, cotton or another type of baby-friendly synthetic material. 3. Do not buy baby bedding that is soft. It should actually be firm instead. This is because soft baby bedding has been listed as a leading cause of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) because it can suffocate your baby. 4. Do not stuff your baby's crib full of cushions or too many other items. In fact, the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) will tell you that pillows, cushions and other soft items should not be left in your crib while your baby is sleeping. 5. Do not use bumper pads. Again, the AAP recommends that these also increase your baby's risk of SIDS. If you are still stuck on the idea of using bumper pads, then make sure that they are not soft or bulky, that they are properly attached to the crib and that you cut off any extra string. 6. Do not use rubber sheets. While it use to be quite popular for parents t cover their baby's mattress to ensure that it would remain dry, it is now widely believed that rubber sheets will irritate your baby's skin. Instead of using these rubber sheets, use flannel-lined mattress pads instead. These are specifically designed to keep things dry without irritating your baby's skin. Knowing what baby's should not have whenever it comes to baby bedding should make you feel more knowledgeable about what to purchase for inside of your baby's bed. This should make you feel safe and secure whenever you do go shopping.
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Since retiring from working as a nanny over the course of the past 10 years, Suzanne Browne is now working to teach parents and other nannies on how to safely raise babies. For more information on baby bedding visit her websites.
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