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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR CRIBS
WARNING:
Infants can suffocate on soft bedding. Never add a pillow
or comforter. Never place additional padding under an infant.
WARNING:
Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly
Instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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Never use plastic shipping bags or other plastic film as mattress covers because they can
cause suffocation.
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Infants can suffocate in gaps between crib sides and a mattress that is too small.
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To reduce the risk of SIDS, pediatricians recommend healthy infants to be placed on
their backs to sleep, unless otherwise approved by your physician.
Strangulation Hazard:
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Strings can cause strangulation!
DO NOT
place items with a string around a child’s neck,
such as hood strings or pacifier cords.
DO NOT
suspend strings over over a crib or
attach strings to toys.
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To help prevent strangulation tighten all fasteners. A child can trap parts of the body or
clothing on loose fasteners.
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DO NOT
place crib near window where cords from blinds or drapes may strangle a child.
Fall Hazard:
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When a child is able to pull to a standing position, set mattress to lowest position and
remove bumper pads, large toys and other objects that could serve as steps for climbing
out.
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When child is able to climb out or reaches the height of 35 in (89 cm), the crib shall no
longer be used, and the child should be placed in a youth or regular bed.
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Check this product for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts or sharp edges
before and after assembly and frequently during use.
DO NOT
use crib if any parts are
missing, damaged or broken. Contact customer service at 1-800-762-1751 for
replacement parts and instructional literature if needed.
DO NOT
substitute parts.
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DO NOT
use a water mattress with this crib.
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If refinishing, use a non-toxic finish specified for children’s products.
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Follow warnings on all products in a crib.
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Never use plastic shopping bags or other plastic film as mattress covers because they
can cause suffocation.
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Infants can suffocate in gaps between crib sides and a mattress that is too small.
