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FROM THE EXPERTS AT THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE

Skip vintage pieces.

It’s best to get new cribs,

sleepers and bassinets. Antique

items may look nice, but today’s

products meet much stricter

safety standards.

Pick the right

mattress.

Opt for a firm style that fits

your crib properly — meaning

there are no large gaps between

the mattress and the crib sides.

An easy check: If more than two of

your fingers fit on any side,

the mattress is too small.

Keep cribs bare.

Soft bedding and other items

can pose a serious risk. Remove

pillows, blankets, stuffed animals

and other toys when infants are

sleeping. The only thing that should

be on the mattress is a crib sheet

that fits securely enough that baby

Decorating a nursery can be fun, but you want to

be sure the space is as safe as it is chic. Here’s how:

BUILD THE BEST ROOM.

can’t pull the edges up. The sides

should be free too—no drapey quilts

or crib bumper pads, the sale of which

is now banned in Ohio, Maryland and

New York. To keep infants warm, use

a sleep sack, and always speak to

your doctor about when to introduce

blankets or pillows.

Adjust the bed.

When your child can pull herself

up to a standing position, move the

mattress to the lowest height. When

she can climb out or is over 35" tall, it’s

time to upgrade to a toddler bed.

Check your cords.

Cribs should be kept away from

windows, but if you can’t find another

spot, make sure there are no corded

coverings nearby. Our own line of

Good Housekeeping Blinds & Shades

has tons of cordless options and styles,

and is backed by the GH Seal warranty.

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It’s no secret that

quality one-on-one

care is costly. Make

sure you get the most

of it with a service like

CozyKin (currently

in NYC and Boston).

It matches you with

a partner family and

a nanny so both

kids get the pros of

individual care and

socialization with a

Montessori-inspired

curriculum.

SHOP FOR SMARTER LOTIONS & POTIONS.

The FDA restricts the use of 12 ingredients or related com-

pounds in the products we use on our skin. As a result, many

brands are eliminating questionable ingredients in adult and baby

formulations to create safer products. GH Parenting Summit partner

Pipette has vowed not to use more than 2,000 potentially toxic or

irritating ingredients in their skincare products, and our Lab chemists

were still impressed by the line’s performance. LEARN MORE AT PIPETTEBABY.COM.

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Finding reliable childcare

can be a major stressor

for families, but

innovative services

aim to help.

INTRODUCE PEANUTS EARLY.

The latest research shows it may be beneficial to

introduce the most common food allergies to babies

once solids are tolerated (around 6 months of age).

The American Academy of Pediatrics says this can

help reduce the risk of developing a peanut allergy.

Once you speak to your doctor, aim to include the

food about twice a week to maintain a tolerance.

For an easy intro, GH’s nutrition director suggests

using peanut puffs. Since they’re easily dissolvable,

they limit choking risk, and it’s easy to control portions.

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