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http://www.babyshopmagazine.com/past/bsf985.htm
As we all know, babies do not come with instruction manuals and safety switches, so it is up to parents and adults to create and maintain safe environments. Nothing is more heart-wrenching than the injury or death of an infant or child due to carelessness, poor planning or inattention to detail. Most accidents can be prevented, and prevention begins in the manufacturing of products.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are currently NO federal laws regulating the manufacture of bedding for children.
What potential hazards (specific to bedding) should retailers be aware of and be able to convey to their customers?

. There are some obvious risks that have been in the news, such as placing infants on top of or under soft, thick bedding that may easily cover nose and mouth, potentially causing suffocation and death.

. Another obvious hazard is the use of pillows with sleeping infants. Pillows should come manufactured with caution tags, reminding consumers not to place the pillow in the area of a sleeping infant.

. Many other not-so-obvious hazards exist. Look at some of today's trendy trims in children's bedding. Fuzzy pom-poms glued to nursery items or dangling from receiving blankets and dust ruffles are potential choking hazards. Buttons smaller than about 2.5" in diameter can be pulled off and may lodge in a child's mouth or throat. Zippers, used for decorative trim or function, have pull tabs that can be pulled off the zipper, instantly becoming a choking hazard.

. When we think of strangulation hazards, we commonly picture mini-blind pulls and bumper pad ties. Bumper pad ties should only be 7-9" in length (the same length required for pacifier-to-clothing clips), and should be sewn into the bumper pad as separate 7-9" long pieces at each point.
The chance exists for ties to be pulled out of bumper pad seams. One long 14" tie folded in half, then sewn into the bumper pad can present a strangulation hazard-2 separate, shorter ties, if pulled out, present no hazard. Bumper pads should also have ties frequently spaced, top and bottom, all around the bumper pad. This prevents children from pulling the bumper pad away from the crib rails, and wedging themselves in between the pad and the sides of the crib.

. Along these same lines, we must look at the materials used in creating these ties. Who hasn't unraveled a satin ribbon? What can a baby or child do with the long satin strand that results? What about those cute draw string closures on decorative pillows, laundry bags and toy bags? Strangulation potential. How are these products sewn together?

. Yes, nylon monofilament thread is inexpensive. It is also quite durable. It is this strength that is frightening. Have you ever tried to break a piece of fishing line with your hands? Imagine a young one exploring the environment with curious fingers. A piece of this durable thread gets wrapped around a finger or wrist. It only takes a few minutes for enough oxygen deprivation to lead to limb loss.

. Many other hidden hazards exist; it is not possible to name all of them here. It is important for consumers to use products for the intended purpose and for retailers and manufacturers to provide continuing education on product use and safety.

Use common sense and look with a discerning eye. When in doubt, don't buy! Ask product manufacturers for their statements on safety and for their reasons behind their safety decisions.


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http://www.askbaby.com/nursery-safety.htm

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http://family.go.com/parentpedia/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/nursery-safety/

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http://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/safetycentral/articles/45-nursery-checklist.htm

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http://www.robynsnest.com/babysafety.htm

http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Pregnancy/Nursery-Equipment-Safety-for-Newborn-Babies.aspx?articleID=7663&categoryID=PG-nh4-04a