subject: Childrens Bedroom Furniture And Safety [print this page] When becoming a parent, there are many things to consider upon the arrival of the child. One of the most important considerations is providing childrens bedroom furniture that is safe. It is definitely possible to create a warm, fun bedroom for a child at a reasonable price, as well as keeping safety at the forefront of the decisions.
Its a no brain-er when it comes to infants. Most nurseries consist of a bassinet or crib, a changing table, and other furniture accessories. Most people choose to provide a crib, however, the crib must meet certain specifications for it to be considered safe. The infant cannot make choices regarding safety so it is up to the parents to do their homework.
There are two main points to consider when purchasing a crib. One is that the slats of the crib be 2 3/8 inches apart or less. The reason for this is to prevent the child's head from becoming stuck between the slats. Another way to prevent injury is to make sure that the mattress fits tightly within the crib. That way, the infant cannot get caught between the crib and the mattress.
Before long, the transition from crib to bed needs to be made. This transition can be made much safer by installing side rails to the new bed to avoid falls out of bed. Remember, the child has gotten used to the safety net that the crib had provided so he or she will need some time to build awareness to not fall out of bed.
Bunk beds are a popular request from children, especially if they share a room with a sibling. When a child becomes old enough to handle a bed of this type, it is important to be aware of the downfalls, literally, that can occur with bunk beds. Be sure that the top bunk is set up with a strong side rail and that the ladder is sturdy enough to withstand children who can be tough on their furniture at this age.
With a bedroom most often comes a dresser. Especially with younger children it is important to keep in mind that they want to do things themselves and will do anything they need to in order to get what they want. A child could easily have the unfortunate experience of climbing up a 4-drawer dresser for socks and the dresser and risk the dresser falling over. To prevent something like this, it would be wise to provide a 2-drawer dresser to accommodate the child's height.
It is very possible to create the bedroom of a child's dreams and keep within a healthy budget. Just don't forget to make safety the first consideration before making a purchase.
