Stackable Crib Safety
Stackable cribs provide a space-saving solution for families with multiples. Like any other sleep area, these cribs should be examined carefully on a daily basis to ensure the safety and security of your babies.
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Construction
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Depending on the height of your stackable crib, there may be one or two tiers above the lowest baby. A poorly constructed crib or a crib made from inexpensive materials may collapse without warning. If you are assembling the crib yourself, ensure you follow instructions and proceed with care. Check references and customer reviews if you are having the bed built professionally. Make sure joints and surfaces have been adequately sanded and sealed to maximize durability.
Activity
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When purchasing a crib, ensure the slats are no more than 2.5 inches apart, the sides latch securely, there is enough headroom between the lower bunk and the upper section and no screws or crevices are exposed. Plan for the babies to stand and bounce. Check that there is enough room to position and interact with both babies. Consider installing a mesh bumper to prevent any objects from the top from hitting the baby on the bottom.
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Considerations
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Placing children in under-sized stackable cribs poses child endangerment. Be sure that the cribs have enough space--width, length and height--to support the activity of a moving child. If children outgrow the height of a bunk-bed style crib, the two portions of the unit may be separated and used as two individual cribs. If you are unsure whether stackable cribs are the best solution for your sleep needs, ask your child's pediatrician for advice.
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