How to Set up a Baby Crib

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Buy a crib that meets safety standards.. Confirm the crib hasn't been recalled.. Unpack the crib in the nursery.

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1

Buy a crib that meets safety standards.

Step 1

Buy a crib that meets safety standards.

2

Confirm the crib hasn't been recalled.

Step 2

Confirm the crib hasn't been recalled.

3

Unpack the crib in the nursery.

Step 3

Unpack the crib in the nursery.

4

Check that all the parts were included and none are broken.

Step 4

Check that all the parts were included and none are broken.

5

Have someone help with the assembly process.

Step 5

Have someone help with the assembly process.

6

Follow the directions exactly.

Step 6

Follow the directions exactly.

7

Screw the legs of the crib into the headboard and footboard.

Step 7

Screw the legs of the crib into the headboard and footboard.

8

Attach the headboard with the side slat pieces.

Step 8

Attach the headboard with the side slat pieces.

9

Install the mattress support spring.

Step 9

Install the mattress support spring.

10

Connect the footboard with the side slats and support spring.

Step 10

Connect the footboard with the side slats and support spring.

11

Place the mattress down on top of the support spring.

Step 11

Place the mattress down on top of the support spring.

12

Ensure that the mattress is firm and tight fitting.

Step 12

Ensure that the mattress is firm and tight fitting.

13

Don't put pillows, quilts, bumpers, or stuffed animals in the bed.

Step 13

Don't put pillows, quilts, bumpers, or stuffed animals in the bed.

14

Ensure that the spaces in the slats are greater than 2.37 inches (6.0 cm) wide.

Step 14

Ensure that the spaces in the slats are greater than 2.37 inches (6.0 cm) wide.

15

Don't place the crib near windows, draperies, or blinds.

Step 15

Don't place the crib near windows, draperies, or blinds.

16

Put the baby to sleep on their back.

Step 16

Put the baby to sleep on their back.

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