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As baby grows, baby wants to do more exploring. this is baby’s business of growing up. It is necessary for baby to learn about baby’s new world. This is how baby’s cognitive abilities, socialization skills and musculature grow and develop. Carry baby from room to room in an infant seat. When baby can push up with baby’s feet on the suface under the infant seat, baby has outgrown the baby seat. Always use restraining straps and watch baby carefully, even when strapped in. Do not place the infant seat on soft, unstable surfaces. The infant seat needs a wide, sturdy base for stability. stay within arm’s reach of baby when the infant seat is on tables, counters or other furniture. Never turn your back. These seats slide more easily on slippery surfaces such as glass table tops. Don’t let baby fall. If the infant seat does not have non-skid feet, attach rough surfaced adhesive strips to the underside. Make certain an infant seat has good sturdy construction. never place the infant seat on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas. We don’t want baby tipping over in anything, and we don’t want baby to fall. The infant seat is not a car seat.

We cannot begin to list or inform you of all the safety factors that need attention for baby’s health and safety. There are baby books and other resources with this kind of information about: Keeping small objects away from baby’s reach; baby and child safe toys; how to make baby’s room safe for baby; and the entire home environment safe for baby.  Get gates, plugs for all electrical outlets, safety latches for cabinests and door as well as much more. Be sure to read and research home safety for your adorable baby. Always keep high chairs, play pens, infant seats and walkers away from stores, windows, work counters, radiators and furnaces. Baby can suddenly develop in unexpected ways that are more grown up. Every baby develops differently. Babies are different sizes also. Everything in developmental information is approximate, so watch baby and be prepared for the standing baby. Our baby cribs at www.developingbabyfurniture.com have adjustable mattress bases.

The crib mattress support always needs to be set so baby cannot climb out of the baby crib. Set the baby crib mattress support at the highest setting for newborns. Around four to six months of age, baby is able to push up on baby’s hands and knees. Use the middle mattress base support if baby is not too tall at this time. Set the baby crib mattress support at the lowest level when baby is tall and pulling up or has begun to stand up in the crib at approximately eight to twelve months of age. Our sturdy baby cribs at www.developingbabyfurniture.com have these and other great features. Our baby cribs have non-toxic finishes for the teething baby who might chew on the crib. A teething baby could chew on small animal toys and swallow an eye or fur. Care is needed when purchasing toys. An animal toy with embroidered features might be a better selection for baby. Never leave stuffed animals or other toys in baby’s crib when baby is sleeping. Even when awake, large animal tos could fall at any time and pin down a child’s face. Don’t let real pets such as a cat or a dog get into or sleep in baby’s crib with baby. don’t place a comforter in a baby cirb until baby is at least a year old, unless the comforter will cover the clild to the chest and fold well under the crib mattress. A quilt, comforter blanket or comforter coverlet needs to wrap around and under the crib mattress while covering baby up to baby’s chest when baby’s feet are placed near the foot of the crib, or use it to swaddle baby for carrying about. Cover baby with it when baby is about a year or so in age. When baby can roll over, turn baby’s head to the side so baby faces to the left and then to the right another time. Change the side toward which baby faces, frequently. This prevents baby’s head from becoming flat in the back. Our rectangle baby cribs and round baby cribs at www.developingbabyfurniture.com meet or exceed the safety standards, in every respect, set by the U.S.C.P.S.C. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission).

A fun thing to do is take baby out for a stroll. Don’t leave a child in a stroller to sleep. An infant could wriggle free even in a stroller with the backrest reclined to the carriage position. Close the opening between hand rest or baby’s grab bar and seat when using a stroller in the reclining position, so baby cannot slip out through a leg opening. If a stroller has a shopping basket, it needs to be low on the back of the stroller and in front of or directly over the rear wheels. Hanging pocketbooks or shopping bags over mother’s handle may cause tipping. Always secure the seatbelt. Keep children away from the folding mechanism. Never allow children to use baby’s stroller as a plaything. Never use a pillow, folded quilt or blanket as a mattress in a stroller or carriage. The firm surface is healthy for baby’s growing back. Never leave baby alone in a stroller. Make sure that the brake is convenient to operate and actually locks the wheels when shopping for a stroller. Make certain the stroller will not tilt over backwards with slight pressure on the back. A canopy on the stroller helps protect baby from sunburn during the winter, on overcast days and of course during intense sunlight.

A hat with a with a nice wide brim, baby sunscreen lotion, appropriate clothing, a baby bottle of water, sunglasses recommended by baby’s doctor and the sunshade up and extended out on the stroller help protect baby from the sun. Take baby out when the sun is less hot. We don’t want baby to be too hot or too cold when baby goes out in the stroller or jogger. Winter dress could include a hooded down filled coat and pants set, mittens, sun protection and that baby bottle of water. In some other countries, a stroller can include an attractive large envelope-like down filled baby bunting that covers baby’s feet and reaches chest high, with side buttons or a zipper. Baby slides right in wearing baby’s hooded down jacket and pants set. talk to baby about the things baby is seeing. What is more fun than watching a four to six month old baby out in the stroller, waving arms and hands with glee, while sticking baby’s tongue out to catch falling snowflakes? Baby loves to go out-of-doors exploring in the stroller every day at about the same time. Doing this activity at about the same time every day helps baby have a structured day and gives baby something to look forward to. We all need to remember that mother needs a mother’s day out at least one day each week. Mother needs adult socialization while baby is at home exploring and napping in baby’s safe baby crib with the supervision of mother’s helper. Mother comes back refreshed.

The first baby crib was made by St. Francis of Assissi, who, when visiting Bethlehem in 1222, was impressed by the simplicity of the way of life there. The first baby crib made as we view it today, was created of marble by Arnolfo di Cambio in Italy in 1283. That was the first rectangle baby crib.

Two basic cribs are the rectangle baby crib and the round baby crib. Although rectangle baby cribs have a long history, round baby cribs were developed rather recently. A baby crib is specifically designed for only one baby. Baby spends most of baby’s time sleeping, especially at first. The baby crib is intended to provide a safe place for baby to sleep.

When preparing for baby, do not use an old baby crib with broken spindles, missing pieces or projecting parts that can injure baby as baby begins to move around the crib. A new crib assembled correctly with well designed parts will have a strong fit together and create a good baby bed. If you have a problem assembling one of our www.developingbabyfurniture.com high quality baby cribs, contact us for assistance.

A good quality baby crib can be made of hardwoods, various metals, or injection molded super-strong Lexan plastic that’s tested at the U.S. Testing Laboratories. Lexan was developed by N.A.S.A. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). Non-toxic paints, strong hardware, a multi-positional base, a safe sure-lock base, an anti-microbial base, a firm mattress, no formaldehyde, and each spindle anchored into the two sides of the support arc or rectangle. These are other high quality baby crib features. Our baby cribs include these features while meeting or exceeding the safety requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The following points help prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Use the free round baby crib high density firm mattress made specifically for the round crib you purchase. Measure the baby crib and purchase a firm high density crib mattress that fits the rectangle baby crib you purchase. Use the fitted sheets made for your high density firm baby crib mattress. Place no soft bedding on the mattress under baby. A high density firm mattress is best for baby. Tuck blankets or comforters down around the crib mattress and use baby bumpers. We have baby crib bedding sets created specifically for each of our baby cribs at www.developingbabyfurniture.com  Do not place toys or pillows in the baby crib with new born baby or while baby is sleeping. Do not place baby in parents’ beds or childrens’ beds. When baby is awake, change baby’s position often.

A rectangle baby crib is usually placed against a wall. A round baby crib can be placed “in the middle of a room” for baby’s 360 degree increased visual stimulation. There’s 360 degree observation of baby from the parents’ point of view. Do not place a crib in the sun or near a window with blind or curtain cords. Do not place mobiles or other hanging visual stimulation toys within baby’s reach. Remove these toys when baby can push up on baby’s hand or knees. We do not want baby entangled in anything. The adjustable baby crib with the multi-positional baby crib base is needed as baby grows and becomes more active.

At www.developingbabyfurniture.com our baby cribs have those high quality construction features and contain some extra features. Our rectangle baby crib measures approximately : 49″H X 30″W X 56″L and has both an elaborately hand-carved headboard and footboard. Carvings enhance baby’s visual stimulation. Our country French round baby cribs measure an approximately 46″ Diameter, while out other round baby cribs measure an approximately 45″ Diameter. The round baby cribs either include a canopy or canopies are available. Every round baby crib with a canopy, fits under any 8-foot ceiling.

Round baby cribs contain no corners for baby to be caught in or bump into. Our 45″Diameter round baby cribs are designed with two moveable sides, with each measuring a full 11 inches, for easier care of baby. Petite and c-section mothers really like these features. Multiple births are increasing. Our Duetta round baby crib is made for twins, triplets, quads, quints and octuplets at www.developingbabyfurniture.com  It is important that multiple birth babies can see each other, reach out and touch each other and generally socialize. This socialization is so important since these babies socialized together in utero or inside the uterus. These multiple birth round baby cribs have all of the high quality baby crib features. The Duetta round baby crib in any of its configurations converts into individual baby cribs or expands for new arrivals. Additionally, the Duetta round baby crib in any of its configurations, makes a great secondary baby crib for the workplace, daycare facility, place of worship and/or grandparenting.

Now for fun! Play with baby. When lifting the newborn baby slide your arm under baby with your hand under baby’s head, keeping the head level with the rest of baby’s body that’s on top of  your arm. Use this method to pick up and carry baby until baby can lift baby’s head independently. Carry baby around every day and allow baby to look at different things. Talk with baby, tell baby what you are doing and what baby is doing and seeing. Show baby objects of different colors. Move the objects around and talk about the colors. When baby is older and staying awake for longer periods of time, gently play bicycle push: Lay baby on baby’s back. Take baby’s feet in your hands and gently move baby’s legs up and down as if pedaling a bicycle. There are more games to play as baby develops through the stages of baby’s growth. When it is sleepy time, place baby in baby’s own crib full of good high quality features, purchased from us at www.developingbabyfurniture.com