When you are searching for your baby products, from cribs to potty seats to car seats to swings, you want to make sure the item is not going to harm your little baby. The cutest and cheapest item may not be the safest. Be sure your baby bassinet makes your list of safe baby products.
The U.S. government sets standards for many children's products, and quality manufacturers safety-test these products. However, several items are recalled every year due to safety problems. You don't want to see anything in your nursery, including your bassinet, on the recall list.
Baby Bassinets
How can you make sure a baby bassinet is safe? Look for the seal of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), a trade organization whose safety standards are much higher than those issued by the federal government. JPMA gives tips to make sure you are purchasing quality items.
You can find out about recalled products from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Parents, read the packaging to ensure your baby bassinet is age appropriate. Most baby bassinets suggest a baby be no more than 20-25 pounds and unable to roll over or sit up, whichever comes first. If your baby is heavier than an suggested weight limit and/or can roll over or sit up, a baby bassinet is not a good choice for your child's sleep time. Your infant should be sleeping in a crib, which is designed for a larger, mobile infant. Also provides information regarding baby products, such as bassinets and gear.