Today when it comes to baby safety gear there are many particular standards that these pieces of equipment must meet.
Luckily for any new parents a quick search online will provide them with exactly the information that they need before they go out and purchase furniture and other equipment for their baby's nursery.
So what kinds of safety standards should certain pieces of furniture within a new baby's nursery meet? Below we take a look at just a few in relation to cribs and changing tables.
When it comes to cribs the slats in the sides should have no gaps between them that are larger than 2 to 3/8 inches apart.
Plus there should be not type of decorative cut outs in the ends of the cribs to ensure that your baby's head or arms can be trapped.
Also the mattress should be made of a relatively firm material and fit tightly into the crib to avoid any gaps around the edges where your child can put their fingers.
As for the changing table it is important that the edge around it should be slightly raised to ensure that there is no possibility of your child being able to roll off.
Also if you can purchase one that provides a safety strap on it to ensure that your baby is held secure whilst you are carrying out the changes.
Another thing to look for when it comes to changing tables that are going to meet the relevant safety standards is that there are no sharp edges on which the child can be injured.
Plus make sure that they reach a certain height to ensure no back injuries can be caused to you.