with all the work people put into baby proofing their nursery, the nursery should really be the safest place for your baby, right? right! but, accidents still happen. however, studies and accident reports have found that there are six specific things that you need to be a bit wary with. the first one might surprise you – cribs and mattresses can cause a lot of damage, from having too many pillows and blankets to breaking. It’s suggested to make sure you have a snug mattress, and be careful with blankets and pillows. bassinets and cradles can fall apart. play yards and play pens can be dangerous, if you put too much in them. infant carriers can suffocate your baby. and never leave your child alone in the bath!

Key Takeaways:

• To prevent infant deaths, parents should be aware that some products carry hidden dangers.
• The number of infant deaths attributed to items found in nurseries is small but still significant.
• Suffocation can be a danger associated with several common nursery items.

“If you plan to use a secondhand crib, check BabyCenter’s Recall Finder to make sure the model wasn’t recalled, and make sure the crib meets all safety standards”

Read more: https://blogs.babycenter.com/products/6-dangerous-things-nursery/