Toddler bed safety

Many parents worry about their toddlers safety when transitioning them to a toddler bed. I would like to give you a few tips that will help ensure your childs safety while putting your minds at ease.

• Choose a bed that is low to the ground - this will not only make it easier for your child to get in and out of bed, but help minimize the risk of injury

• Install adjustable guardrails

• Carefully select bed location - keep your childs toddler bed away from hazards such as windows, doors, radiators and blind cords

• Ensure the bed is sturdy

• Consider placing something soft around the perimeter of the bed such as a quilt or a rug to cushion a potential fall

• Do not place the bed against a wall, your child could get trapped between the bed and wall; place the headboard against a wall and leave the other side free (with a guardrail)

• Wait until your child is at least 2 until you give them a pillow for their bed to avoid risk of suffocation

In case you wanted to know more about guardrails I have found a great article that explains why to use them and how to use them safely - http://www.parentingtoddlers.com/toddlerbedrails.html