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Name: lacirrom

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so my brother and his fiance just found out that they are pregnant...well she is lol...anyways....my brother is very into wood working and makes really awesome furniture all the time. he wants to build the baby's crib which i think is really sweet. but we need to know all of the safetly guidlines and such and i've been searching the web and haven't been able to find much. so does anyone know anything about this? any help would be great! thanks! ↓

Name: lindalu | Date: Oct 30th, 2008 5:52 AM

Hear ya go!

http://www.baby-furniture
-guides.com/baby-crib-safety.htm
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Name: lindalu | Date: Oct 30th, 2008 5:54 AM

# At least 26 inches between raised crib rails and the top of the crib mattress.

# At least 9 inches between lowered crib rails and the top of the crib mattress.

# If legs have wheels, at least 2 wheels must have brakes.

# No decorative cutouts in headboard or footboard.

# Slats must be less than 2 and 3/8 inches apart.

# End panels must extend below mattress when mattress is at lowest position.

# Crib must be sturdy, not wobbly, when you try to shake it.

# Although double drop-sides are convenient, a single drop-side is more stable.

# Metal mattress supports are stronger than wood supports (important for withstanding a jumping toddler!)

# Mattress support hangers (4 of these attach mattress support to end panels), must be secure and able to withstand upward force from beneath the crib. ↑

Name: lacirrom | Date: Oct 30th, 2008 3:03 PM

thanks so much! ↑

Name: lindalu | Date: Oct 30th, 2008 3:16 PM

Glad to help hon. ↑