Safety Tips for Buying a Baby Bassinet



We all love to have our newborns always close to us, and the good news is, experts actually recommend that babies sleep in the same room as their parents within the first six months. A baby bassinet will help you watch your little angel without taking up as much space as a full-size crib would. If you're looking to buy a baby bassinet, you'll love the variety out there, whether online or in traditional stores. Regardless of where you shop, your main consideration should be safety. Here are tips to help you with that:
Safety Standards
Federal bassinet safety standards were implemented in 2014, so make sure you're buying a compliant product. If you're planning to purchase a used bassinet, look for labels with JPMA or ASTM.Read more about Baby Bassinets from best bassinet for small spaces . These are two groups that participated in voluntary safety standards prior to the enactment of federal standards.
Rocking Bassinets
It sure seems nice to have a rocking bassinet, but it usually comes with safety hazards that are absent in stationary types. As soon as your baby starts moving around or rolling over in a rocking bassinet, the weight shifting could get her trapped on one side. Suffocation is possible if her face is pushed against this side,
Mattress
Check the mattress by pressing against the edges and the middle to see if any part sags easily. The hammock effect may be perfect for grownups but certainly not for babies who can't pull themselves out. Also, the mattress should have minimal padding to keep baby's face from sinking into it. Like a crib mattress, your bassinet mattress should fit snugly, with no gaps on any side. It's okay to have some frills and soft decor on the outside but make sure they don't reach into the actual sleeping space.
Weight and Age Restrictions
The weight limit on most bassinets is around 15-20 pounds. Find out your desired product's weight limit, and ask the seller or manufacturer for advice on when you should stop using it.For more info on Baby Bassinets,click best bassinet for baby . Some may add an age limit or range, generally 4 to 6 months. However, while manufacturers generally provide weight and age limits for using a bassinet, make sure you watch your baby closely so you know if you have to stop using it even before those limits are reached. If the label says the bassinet can be used up to 4 months and 20 pounds, but your baby has been rolling over before 4 months and 20 pounds, then you have to stop using it immediately. There's no telling when exactly babies learn new skills. Take note that falls account for over 50% of bassinet-related reports to CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission).Learn more about Baby Bassinets from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassinet.

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