Safe and Sound for Baby

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is a national trade organization dedicated to promoting the industry, as well as informing consumers about the safe use of juvenile products.

ere’s a highlight of the products you might need or want for your baby, and how to use them correctly, according to the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA).

Through the JPMA Certification Program, “products are tested by independent test laboratories to confirm compliance with the current safety standard before the certification seal can be applied.”

BASSINETS/CRADLES
BATH SEATS
CARRIAGES & STROLLERS
CARRIERS (SOFT/FRAME) & SWINGS
CAR SEATS AND BELT POSITIONING BOOSTER CAR SEATS
CHANGING TABLES
FULL-SIZE CRIBS
GATES & ENCLOSURES
HIGH CHAIRS
INFANT SEATS
PLAY YARDS/NON-FULL-SIZE CRIBS
PORTABLE BED RAILS
PORTABLE HOOK-ON CHAIRS
STATIONARY ACTIVITY CENTERS
TODDLER BEDS
WALKERS
CRIB TOYS AND PACIFIERS
FEEDING TIPS
HELPFUL REMINDERS

BASSINETS/CRADLES
A bassinet is likely to be the very first bed for your baby. While it is perfectly acceptable and safe to introduce your baby to a full-sized crib from the onset, traditionally parents use a bassinet for the first few weeks or months of a baby’s life.

Tips for Selecting Product

• Look for one with a sturdy bottom and a wide, stable base.

• Mattress or mattress pad should fit snugly and be firm and smooth.

• Swinging cradles should have a way to keep them from swinging once a baby is asleep.

• Look for the JPMA Certification Seal.

Tips for Use

• Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on the appropriate weight and size of babies who can safely use the bassinet or cradle.

• Check screws and bolts periodically to ensure they are tight.

• If the product has legs that fold for storage, make sure that effective locks are provided to ensure that the legs do not accidentally fold while in use.

• Only use the mattress provided by the manufacturer. Never use pillows or add extra padding.

• Decorative bows and ribbons should be trimmed short and stitched securely to prevent strangulation.