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Make sure to follow our tips for making the move to a big bed a smooth transition so your toddler (and you) continue to sleep all night. Between 2010 and 2012, thousands of crib tents and covered play yards from American based company, Tots in Mind, were voluntarily recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and major retailers due to several reports of catastrophic suffocation or strangulation injuries following the inversion or detachment of a crib tent or covered play yard. The company released repair kits but subsequently went out of business. In recent years, however, new companies have started to produce crib tents, leaving exhausted new parents to wonder, “are crib tents safe?” The Pros and Cons of Crib Tents Ease of setup: You aren’t going to want to use a travel crib if it takes all day to set up. Find one that is easy to use and fits within your lifestyle needs. Versatility: It is nice to have a travel crib that’s spacious enough to pull double duty as a play yard.

You can put a safety gate at the bedroom door to prevent your child from roaming the house in the middle of the night. Child proofing the room and using the baby gate makes the room like one big crib. Officially, the CPSC does not not recommend the use of these products in kids under 15 months; noting that even when properly inflated, these products still have the potential to lead to suffocation or for children to become entrapped between the mattress and the bed frame or the mattress and the wall,” Dr. Wright says. “I would recommend parents consider alternative sleep spaces that do not pose that level of risk.” Yes, mesh crib bumpers are banned in the United States. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act, effective from November 2022, prohibits the sale, manufacturing, distribution, or importation of crib bumpers and inclined sleepers for infants. 3. Can you put a mosquito net over crib? According to an American study examining injuries from cribs, playpens, and bassinets for kids under the age of 2 between 1997 and 2008, the most common injury was due to a fall-a whopping 66.2% of all the injuries reported. Even though polyester does not shrink, is more durable, and is more water-resistant than natural fibers, polyester fabrics can sometimes have trouble breathing. This means they can trap heat and become stuffy or they do a poor job of insulating heat from the cold. Some people also have a polyester allergy, though this condition is rare.

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The RUNNZER Baby Crib Safety Pop Up Tent comes in a simple but elegant gray color. The design of the pop-up tent is just amazing, with so many frills and beautiful knots. It is just perfect for a crib with measurements 24 inches X 24 inches X 2.2 inches. Many children love playing with trains, and plenty of these train lovers are fans of the show Thomas & Friends, which features the titular train engine and his compadre of locomotives. Parents who have children who are dedicated show watchers may want to consider a Thomas the Tank Engine bed tent! Gladly Family Merritt Portable Playard Suite: We loved this crib on most fronts—it's incredibly durable and sturdy, easy to clean, and boasts plenty of smart features. The only downside? It's possibly too heavy to be a true travel crib. I recommend trying to keep young toddlers in a crib until at least 3 years old. Before 3 they may have a harder time understanding boundaries and using impulse control. Aside from being hazardous, all of the above sleep items have something else in common: their use comes from a good place. Parents want to prevent SIDS, make their child comfortable, or keep them warm. Sometimes, however, in the process of trying to care for a child, parents unintentionally introduce risk into their sleep environment. What’s worse is they often buy these products straight from stores that sell them as “safety” products.

They also have zipper-free pajamas in case your little Houdini has mastered getting out of their pjs completely! These are GENIUS! Why You Shouldn’t Use It: Crib tents were created to prevent children from being injured from climbing out of their cribs, but the CPSC has recalled crib tents due to a fatality and another serious injuries resulting from the use of these hazardous products. Storage: Where will you keep it? Does your travel crib come with it’s own storage bag? Is it compact and will it fit into your trunk? Can it fold down flat and store under the bed?

There have been questions raised over the possible risks associated with baby tents. A few of the risks mentioned include: So short of removing all of the furniture and leaving mattresses on the floor, crib tents were the best option for our family. While crib tents do exist, we suggest waiting to give your child a tent until they’re using a toddler bed lower to the ground. The purpose of a crib tent is to keep an adventurous baby or toddler from climbing out of their crib and hurting themselves, but a crib tent isn’t without its potential risks.