| A portable crib would be the best place for baby to | | | | 1. Be sure that it is constructed using high grade |
| sleep when you are away from home. They can be | | | | material. The construction should be sturdy and would |
| easily transported anywhere as they usually have | | | | not sway when an adult leans on it. |
| wheels and can be easily folded into a compact size. | | | | 2. It should have a smooth finish so as baby would |
| A portable crib is usually made of wood or metal. | | | | not hurt his or her fingers. |
| Vertical slats may also be found on its sides. | | | | 3. If it requires self assembly, be sure that there is |
| Portable cribs became so popular recently especially | | | | no mesh or loose threads that baby might swallow |
| to families who love travelling. It is most useful when | | | | and might create choking. |
| visiting a friend or relative or going for a vacation. | | | | 4. No gaps should be found between the mattress |
| Although it is designed for temporary use, it can be | | | | and the crib and the thickness of the mattress pad |
| considered as an indispensable piece of furniture for | | | | should not exceed one inch in depth. Mattress should |
| baby. | | | | be firm and should not leave any mark on it when |
| Portable cribs are usually used for babies weighing not | | | | you press down your index finger. |
| more than 30 pounds so it should not really be used | | | | 5. Bolts, screws, and nuts should not be sticking out |
| as a substitute for a permanent crib. | | | | and there should be no plastic coverings that is in |
| Selecting and Buying a Portable Crib | | | | danger of falling off. |
| When selecting a Portable crib, safety features | | | | 6. Be sure that your pinky finger cannot be inserted |
| should be your number one consideration. Portable | | | | into the mesh spaces easily. If it is, the mesh size |
| cribs do not follow same safety standards as the full | | | | may be too big for baby. |
| size cribs. As a matter of fact, the manufacturers | | | | 7. Top rails should be self-locking and automatically |
| often use same safety standards required for | | | | latch in place to prevent accidents. Locking |
| playpens. As parents, you must ensure that the | | | | mechanism should be difficult enough for baby to |
| portable crib you are purchasing is safe for baby. | | | | undo. |
| To ensure that you are not putting baby on danger, | | | | 8. If a portable crib comes with wheels, be sure that |
| always buy from a reputable dealer. These people | | | | it can be locked and will remain immobilized when |
| are aware of recent recall notices and would regularly | | | | baby is in it. |
| remove unsafe cribs from their inventory. Always | | | | Many portable cribs also have drop sides and |
| make sure that the portable crib has not been | | | | adjustable mattress levels like the regular cribs. They |
| included in any recall. Take time to fill-out the | | | | also come in different styles and designs but they |
| registration form and always check the | | | | may come in slightly smaller size than a regular crib. |
| manufacturer's website for any recent notices about | | | | Almost all of them weigh lighter than the regular crib |
| the particular model. | | | | so that they can be easier to fold up and transport. |
| Here are some guidelines that one must follow when | | | | Be sure that you try to fold them by yourself before |
| selecting and buying a portable crib: | | | | you buy. |