Child safety in baby products
Although we immediately associate the concept of safety for babies with the car, that is, with the car seats, as far as child road safety is concerned, It is important that you know that all the items you will buy for your baby must meet strict safety requirements, a regulation that must be complied with by the manufacturers. and the brands. At Asalvo all our items are made with love because we think about you and your baby and we care about their comfort and safety, but also your peace of mind. Some of the benefits that baby items bring are not arbitrary whims but requirements whose objective is safety. Briefly, we are going to review with you some aspects related to the safety of the childcare items that your child will need:
Do you want to have a safe stroller? Keep reading.
Strollers or lightweight chairs:
1st Buy a chair that suits your circumstances and your baby's, this will make it safe. Choose one stroller or light chair that is approved for use up to 15 kg or up to 22 kg, according to your baby's needs.
2nd Look that the safety harnesses be adjustable so that they perform the appropriate restraint function, and if these have harness protectors “pads”, the more comfortable it will be. Use the harness whenever possible with the 5 points: Although we know that you don't lose sight of your baby, he or she can slip out if you don't use the full harness. When you are choosing the chair, look carefully that has padding in the area where you hook the harnesses, which act as a protector of intimate areas.
The five attachment points that a harness on a stroller should have
3º The front bar protector, or armrest: preferably it is padded so that your baby does not get bumped and that it has an anchoring system so that when he grows he cannot remove it alone.
Important: If you are one of those who carry a lot of the bag that you hang on the handlebar, remember that the stability of the cart is not designed taking this weight into account, therefore, always use the storage basket and thus ensure that the chair does not tip over.
Co-sleeping cribs and mini-cribs:
1º We have previously talked to you on the Asalvo blog about the regulations for co-sleeping cribs and mini-cribs. For example, although it may seem obvious, pay close attention to the endings from the crib or co-sleeping mini crib and that it does not have sharp or exposed edges.
2º If you are going to practice co-sleeping, always do it with a mini-crib or co-sleeping crib already designed for such practice. If you try to practice it with a 60x120 cm crib, you will have to buy a co-sleeping kit that does not comply with any regulations on child safety. In fact, even if they sell it to you as a “co-sleeping kit” it will be nothing more than a strip that prevents the crib from opening.
Always bet on cribs and quality mini cribs, like the ones we design for you at Asalvo.
Baby hammocks and swings:
1º The difference between hammocks and swings for babies: There is a wide variety of hammocks and swings for babies on the market, and they are often confused with each other. You will differentiate them because a baby swing swings automatically, with batteries or a power adapter, while a baby hammock moves thanks to momentum that you give it manually.
2º When you choose either a hammock or a baby swing take into account the weight of your little one. Do not use suspended structures such as swings if your child It already exceeds 9 kgs, because it is the limit for which a baby swing is designed.
3rd On the other hand, all baby hammocks must incorporate a system of small legs or U-shaped leg to be able to leave them fixed on the floor if you are going to use them with a child whose weight is greater than 9 kg.
Remember: In both the hammock and the swing, make sure that your baby always wears the harness, a basic child safety element that will save you more than one scare.
Baby bathtubs and folding baby bathtubs:
1º Without a doubt, one of the most essential baby products but one that can confuse you when choosing it is the baby bathtub. And you will have seen that there are so many types of baby bathtubs In the market it is not always easy to know which one to choose, but that is why we are here at Asalvo, to advise you and help you find the best for your baby. For example, if you are going to opt for a baby bathtub with legs, make sure they are rigid. And if the children's bathtub has wheels, it must also have brakes (You don't want your baby to finish his bath in the living room, for example).
2º If you want to bet on comfort, you can opt for a foldable baby bathtub, which is very convenient to pick up and store, and check that the bathtub is with its base directly and completely supported on a surface.
3º A common problem at bath time in a baby bathtub and related to child safety is that of water temperature. To do this, your best ally will be the baby bathtubs with thermosensitive caps, which change color with temperature and will tell you if the bath water is too hot for your little one.
The Asalvo Curviflex bathtub has a thermosensitive plug
Important: When it comes to child safety in baby bathtubs, the most important thing is to never leave a baby alone at bath time, no matter how low the water level is.
Baby highchairs and travel highchairs:
1º Time to eat in the baby highchairs It should be a beautiful moment to share with your little one, so it is best to avoid scares. Make sure your baby highchair or travel highchair has a 5-point harness and that these are always securely attached., since it is very normal that at mealtime you have to get up to get a napkin, another spoon, change your baby's bib... So it is better that your little one is securely attached to his highchair or travel highchair and does not take advantage of those moments to escape (especially if he does not like vegetables).
Baby bed barrier:
1º One last very important child safety item that you will use when your baby is a little older is the bed barrier. These Bed barriers for children are folding structures that you can place on the sides or foot of the bed so that your baby does not fall out during sleep.
2º Look especially at two important features when choosing a bed barrier for your baby and guarantee maximum peace of mind and security:
• That the bed barrier for children has a lower structure or base so that the mattress itself acts as a counterweight in the correct way.
• That the baby bed barrier has a additional item, such as a strap with a stopper, that you can put on the opposite side of the bed, to prevent the baby gate from tipping over or giving way. You will understand it better with the images below:
Lower structure of the baby bed barrier for attachment to the mattress
Stop at the end of the strap that attaches to the lower structure of the barrier bed to secure it to the opposite end of the mattress
At Asalvo we always think about you and your little one and we will continue to give you the best advice on child safety in baby products. on our blog. Stay tuned and visit the related posts because we are sure you will love them.
