Types of Injuries caused by Defective Cribs

There are a number of ways in which the crib you chose could potentially harm your child. Although baby products are highly regulated to prevent injuries, some manufacturing problems and other mistakes can hurt your infant. Here are some of the most common ways children can be hurt from cribs, an item that is supposed to keep them safe as they sleep.

·        Entrapment - If the vertical bars on the sides of the crib are too far apart, a baby could easy slip through or slip an arm or leg through. Any space that is large enough for a head or limb to fit through is dangerous. Although almost all cribs on the market today meet safety standards, defects or improper set up could cause problems.

·        Suffocation - Some cribs and their related bedding are too soft and bulky giving children the opportunity to cut off their air supply. Make sure that the bumper pads and mattresses that come with the crib are firm so that if your baby rolls against them, he or she will not be pressed into the surface and suffocate.

·        Falling- Infants can easily fall out of a crib if you do not use the crib properly or if there is a manufacturing problem. Cribs should never have spaces large enough for an infant to fit through. Also, drop sides that do not work, mattresses that are raised to high, and grooves where older children could climb could all be hazards for children.

The above three categories are all common crib hazards, but they are not the only way a child could be injured, especially if the company has manufactured a crib incorrectly.

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