Health Tip: Crib Safety

Suggestions to prevent injury

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(HealthDay News) -- Your child's crib should be carefully arranged to reduce the risk of injury.

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Here are suggestions to help keep your baby safe, courtesy of the National Safety Council:

• Bumper pads should cover the entire perimeter of the crib, and all snaps or ties should be securely fastened with no excess overhang.
• Replace, fix or remove teething rails immediately.
• Once the baby is old enough to pull herself up, all mobiles and crib gyms should be removed.
• Keep plastic sheets, pillows and large stuffed animals out of and away from cribs.
• Replace or remove any torn crib parts, cloth or vinyl immediately.

-- Diana Kohnle