What material should I buy for my baby crib? How old can a baby sleep in a crib?

Cribs are a very common product on the market, and we all know that there are many materials for cribs on the market, so we need to know what materials are good for cribs? How old can a baby sleep in a crib?

What material is good for baby cribs?

Mixed material cribs are generally made of cloth, steel pipes and plastics, and are relatively light. Most solid wood unpainted cribs are made of New Zealand pine wood as raw material. This wood has low hardness, is easy to plane, and has a high finish. There are currently two types of pine wood used as raw materials for solid wood cribs in China, New Zealand pine and Scotch pine. New Zealand pine wood is softer and easier to plane, while Scotch pine is harder and has a worse finish. Bamboo cribs are generally made of harmless bamboo, which does not contain formaldehyde and heavy metals, does not require paint or only uses some transparent coatings. Bamboo materials are stronger and more durable than wood. Rattan cribs: There are relatively few rattan cribs produced in China at present, because the cost is relatively high, and most ordinary families do not have them.

How old can a baby sleep in a crib?

How old can a baby sleep in a crib? It depends on the size of the bed. If it is a big bed, it can generally sleep until about 3-4 years old. If it is a small bed, it can generally sleep until about 1-2 years old. It is not recommended to sleep in a crib for children over 4 years old. The baby is too tall and it is easy to get up, climb and roll over, which is unsafe. In addition, the crib is the main "activity" place for the baby. Having a bed of your own can also help you develop a good habit of sleeping alone from an early age. Therefore, it is very important to choose a comfortable bed. The baby's bed should be smaller than the adult's bed, but the length of the bed should be suitable for babies from newborn to three years old. The height of the bed should be on the same plane as the adult's bed after the mattress is laid, or it can be slightly lower, so that parents can see their baby while sleeping in the bed, and it is also convenient for eye contact anytime and anywhere. For the safety of the baby, there should be a fence around the crib. The height of the railing should be in a certain proportion to the length of the bed. The longer the crib, the higher the height of the fence. There should be "sliding doors" on both sides of the fence that can be pulled up and down to facilitate the care of the baby.

Standard spacing of crib guardrails

The guardrails of a crib are the most likely to pose a safety hazard. Parents are advised to bring their own ruler when choosing a crib and carefully measure these key figures: the gap between the guardrails and the height of the guardrails. If the gap between the guardrails is too large, the baby's head may be easily caught; if it is too small, the baby's hands and feet may be caught and the sight may be affected; the standard fence spacing should be about 8cm. The height of the guardrail should not be less than 50cm to prevent the baby from falling out of the bed when he is a little older. It should be noted that the height of the railing here refers to the distance from the bed board (if there is a mattress, it should be calculated from the surface of the mattress) to the horizontal railing. The four corners of the railing have obvious protrusions, which can easily hook the baby's clothes or cause bumps and bruises. Most of the current cribs have detachable guardrails on one side, but be careful not to choose a drop-down side rail. If it is not buckled tightly, the baby will be caught.

Is it necessary to buy a crib guard?

Babies are born naughty. They are full of curiosity and vitality like little animals. Even lying in bed, they seem to be exploring this wonderful world and enjoying it! Protecting babies from harm is also a problem that mothers need to consider. So, it is necessary to prepare a crib guard for the baby. The crib guard of the baby crib is mostly made of cotton. It surrounds the inside of the crib to protect the baby's limbs and head and prevent direct contact with the bed board and guardrail. At the same time, it can also keep warm. In winter, giving the baby a crib guard will make the baby sleep warmer and more comfortable. If it is summer, you don't need to use a crib guard.