Guide: What to look for in a crib

First of all, we recommend that the crib should be new and made in a country with strict safety standards. Buying a second hand crib may save you some money initially, but you want to be sure your newborn has a fresh, new, clean, safe area to enjoy for months and years. This also ensures that your crib has never been abused or damaged.

Because safety standards are periodically revised, buying a new crib also ensures that it is made to adhere to the very latest safety standards.

The crib you buy should:

• Have at least one drop side.
• Have a solid multi-position support for the mattress.
• Have casters to allow easy movement within the nursery.
• Have plastic teething rails on each side for additional protection.
• Be purchased from a reputable store or dealer.
• Offer additional functions or convertibility. This means your investment will last longer and your child will enjoy the same secure environment longer.
• Be a full size crib. Portable cribs or the mesh side travel playpens should not be considered a substitute for a full size crib and mattress.

If you are using a crib that you purchased some time ago, it should:

• Not have any protruding corner posts or finials.
• Have spacing that is no greater than 60 mm or 2 3/8” apart.
• Have all original hardware. It should not have substitutes for manufacturer’s hardware.
• Have wood panels and rails that are securely joined. If there are loose joints or broken parts, we strongly recommend that you discard the whole crib.

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