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Hidden Hazard in Babies Cribs
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning caregivers about the dangers of loose or oversized sheets in babies' cribs. Since 1984, CPSC has learned of the deaths of 17 babies, most under 12 months old, who suffocated or strangled when they became entangled in sheets in their cribs or beds. Two of these deaths were with fitted crib sheets. CPSC offers the following tips on ensuring a safer sleeping environment for babies:
| | Make sure the crib sheet fits snugly on a crib mattress and overlaps the mattress so it cannot be dislodged by pulling on the corner of the sheet. |
| | Never use an adult sheet on a crib mattress; it can come loose and present an entanglement hazard to young children. |
| | Place a baby on his/her back on a firm, tight-fitting mattress in a crib meeting current safety standards. |
| | Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, and sheepskins from the crib. |
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