When Is It a Good Time to Buy a Baby Crib?
With so many items to collect and get ready for your baby̵7;s arrival, it can be hard to gauge when you need to start getting certain things. Although the crib is a baby necessity, you don̵7;t need to run out and get one the minute you find out you̵7;re pregnant. As long as you have a safe and secure place for your precious little baby to sleep in by the time you̵7;re full term, you should be fine.
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Purchasing Timeline
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Even though you know your due date, you don̵7;t know exactly which day your baby will be welcomed into this world. According to Kids Health, a baby born at 37 weeks gestation or after is considered full term. So, you should be prepared for your little one̵7;s arrival by having the crib purchased, put together and in place by this time. Sometime in the third trimester before week 37 should be sufficient.
Safety
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Before you make your crib purchase, consider a few safety issues first. The American Academy of Pediatrics highly recommends buying a new crib, if possible, instead of accepting a hand-me-down or buying a used one. If you are considering a used one, check the Consumer Product Safety Commission website to see if that crib is on its recall list. Never purchase or accept a crib that is on the recall list because it may pose danger to the baby. Don't use a drop-side crib, as it is considered dangerous for your little one. New crib regulations also take into consideration slats, mattress supports, hardware and testing methods.
Crib Set Up
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Once you purchase that carefully researched crib, you̵7;ll have to actually put it together before the baby arrives. Always follow the crib̵7;s instructions exactly -- don̵7;t guess. You must put it together properly to ensure that the crib is safe and secure. Check that all bolts and screws are tight. Having a handy assistant can really help during this venture, especially since it can be uncomfortable for a pregnant woman to sit that long. It is also unsafe for her to lift the heavy crib package. An assistant can also help decipher the instructions, if necessary.
Final Touches
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You may be tempted to finish up by putting a cute little sheet in the crib once it̵7;s set up, especially during the nesting stage of your pregnancy. You can do this if you want, but you may want to wash the sheet again as your due date nears. Dust, dirt and pet hair may have settled on it. Give your baby a fresh start with a clean sheet after the birth.
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