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Crib safety and buyer's guides
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies sleep in their parents' room until they're 6 months old. Some parents set up a full-size crib while others put very young babies in a safety-approved bassinet or cradle. Another alternative is a co-sleeper like the Arm's Reach Bedside Co-Sleeper (*Est. $100 to $200), a three-sided bassinet that attaches to the parent's bed. However, expert opinion on co-sleepers is divided. One high-profile report advises against them, citing the fact that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) hasn't developed standards for them. Others say they're helpful for nighttime feedings and especially good for mothers recovering from births requiring a cesarean section.
The CPSC has a Crib Information Center that includes news, information and videos about the new federal standards for cribs, and guidelines for creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby. The website also includes a listing of recent crib recalls. Spanish-language videos are available.
NewBuyer.com has a detailed buying guide for baby cribs, including information from a variety of baby and parenting resources. Topics include crib essentials, safety, bedding and crib mattresses.
A Parenthood.com article on choosing a crib covers problematic design flaws and how to use a crib safely.
Parents.com has a guide to providing a safe sleep environment for your baby, including crib design, crib bumpers, toddler beds and baby monitors.
Heather Corley, About.com's guide to baby products, writes about how to choose a crib and what features to consider. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has a certification program for manufacturers of children's products, including cribs. The JPMA website includes a list of participating manufacturers.
A Suite101.com article, "Convertible Versus Non-Convertible Baby Cribs," provides detailed information comparing the two, as well as important safety information for parents.
The Baby Bargains Book Blog has a wealth of information related to baby products, including reviews of new products, recall alerts and articles about controversial topics like crib bumpers.
Manufacturer websites are a good source of detailed product information:
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