the mattress into one corner will help to ensure that the mattress is sung enough.
- Babies should never be harnessed or tied in a crib, and should not be left in a crib with a necklace, elastic band, scarf, or a pacifier on a long cord that could cause strangulation.
- Keep the crib away from window curtain or blind cords. The baby’s neck could become entangled in one of the cords or strings, resulting in strangulation.
- For greater safety, do not place a baby under two years of age on an adult bed without adult supervision. Never place a baby on a waterbed.
- Avoid pillows, comforters, stuffed toys and bumper pads in the baby’s crib.
- Ensure crib slats are no wider than 6 centimetres (2 2 inches). If you can slide a pop can through the slats, the crib is unsafe. A child’s head may slip between the slats, resulting in suffocation and other possible injuries.
- If purchasing a used playpen, make sure the sides are made of mosquito-type netting. If the mesh is larger, buttons or hooks on clothing could get caught. Sides must be firm and sturdy and should be checked regularly for damage.
- Make sure side latches are in their fully closed position when setting up a playpen.
- Never leave an infant in a drop-sided playpen with the side down. The infant can roll into the space between the mattress and the mesh side and suffocate.
- Never put scarves, necklaces or cords in the playpen or around a child’s neck. These items can catch and strangle a child.
- Vinyl rails of playpens or mattress pads with tears can be dangerous. A child can bite off small pieces and choke.
Playground and Backyard Play Equipment:
- Children have died as a result of their clothing or drawstrings getting caught on playground equipment or on fences. Other children have died when they became entangled in ropes or skipping ropes attached to playground equipment.
- Never tie mittens or anything else on a cord around a child’s neck.
- Remove drawstrings on children’s clothing.
- Always remove ropes and skipping ropes tied to slides and other playground equipment.