The latest Simplicity recalls involve older drop side cribs. The company has recently been taken over by a new owner, so the recalled baby beds were made by the previous manufacturer. The model numbers involved are 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8778, 8810, and 8994. These were sold between January 2005 and August 2008. Please read the CPSC report and check with your supplier to make sure that your baby remains safe and sound.

Luckily the major retailers are now getting involved, putting pressure on manufacturers to comply with stricter regulations. If a manufacturer don’t comply, Toys ‘R’ Us will no stock their baby beds. This is a step in the right direction.

If you want to make sure that you receive notification of issues such as the Simplicity recalls, you can join the CPSC’s email alert program.

From the nursery and baby furniture review desk of Rika Susan.

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Recent scares resulting in CPSC crib recalls have resulted in many alerts about the possible dangers in baby furniture and other nursery decor. Toys “R” Us has also reacted by coming up with a strict set of rules for baby crib manufacturers. But baby safety month goes far beyond the nursery.

A report in Reuters concentrates on the massive dangers lurking in window coverings. Many of us never give a thought to the cords on window blinds. These rate among the top 5 hazards today. It is so easy to avoid an accident in this area, such as making sure that cribs aren’t placed next to a window, or choosing cordless blinds and shades.

The Pediatrics Blog on About.com, under the care of Vincent Iannelli, M.D. warns specifically about choking hazards as far as toys are concerned. Parents need to be aware of small toys, toy parts, balloons, balls and marbles. We all know how keen babies are to put small items into their mouths.

A Marketwatch baby safety month story looks at general crib safety, as well as safety around the house in terms of toys, toy chest lids, magnets and play yards. Many parents are not aware of the dangers hiding in the pillows used in the crib. According to the report, the CPSC is aware of at least 47 infant deaths in a two year period, associated with pillow use in the sleeping environment. It is simply far better to go without these.

A few months ago the Jardine Enterprise CPSC crib recall caused consternation. Consumers rely on suppliers to make sure that cribs and nursery furniture collections are safe. Until the recent steps by Toys ‘R’ Us, too many oversights slipped through the slats, so to speak.

According to statistics, far too many folks still allow babies to travel without car seats. Unfortunately this can be quite an expensive purchase to manage when the bills pile up as a result of new-baby expenses. Perhaps it is time to decide to pool baby shower gift funds in order to help with this big-ticket item. While other necessities such as video baby monitors and baby safety gates are also important, no baby should ever be without a safe car seat.

We trust that this baby safety month will be the start of a new, safer baby environment in every home. Parents don’t need to panic. It is mostly a case of sharper awareness, doing some reading and a dose of good old common sense. Here’s to safety first, folks!

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In the last few months there has been a number of nursery furniture scares, such as the recent massive Jardine Enterprises crib recall by the CPSC. What good is a nice, printable Toys “R” Us coupon code if you can’t be sure of the safety of the product you are purchasing? In another recent episode, there were newspaper stories about a Simplicity Bassinet recall request from the CPSC.

Consumers buying baby cribs in online stores like Toys “R” Us or through a Babies “R” Us gift registry are losing confidence in the ability of the industry to offer them protection and safe shopping. So, this announcement will be widely welcomed.

The new regulations from Toys “R” Us will, for example, require manufacturers to make sure that crib spindles are inserted to a specified depth into both the top and bottom railings. There are also rules about the way in which the spindles are fastened and the glue used in the process. Wood density has also attracted some attention from Toys “R” Us.

This is an encouraging development that will hopefully spread the safety net wider. In the end, the pressure must come from the major suppliers who have the necessary clout. Let’s hope that the result of this action will lead to fewer recalls, safer babies and reassured parents.

So, it looks like we can expect to see safer cribs in the Babies “R” Us gift registry very soon.

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According to the story, the company hasn’t complied with the Simplicity crib recall request. The manufacturer claims that these particular bassinets were manufactured before the new owner took over.

Just recently there was a massive Jardine crib recall. The Jardine incident luckily didn’t result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, two deaths occurred in the case of the Simplicity bassinets, according to the Reuters report.

It is reassuring to note that the CPSC acts swiftly and decisively when these kinds of incidents come to its attention. Any baby bed scare is frightening for parents. This again highlights the importance of doing thorough research before making decisions about the safety of nursery furniture and decor.

Get full details about the CPSC’s Simplicity crib recall request and the bassinet models involved.

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Again spindles are the main cause for concern. In this case, it has been reported that spindles on the drop side can become lose. If this happens, the resulting gap can create a strangulation hazard.

The recall only relates to the 5446-0504 model in the BassettBaby Furniture Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection, sold in Navajo Pine by Babies”R”Us. This is yet another recall of a product manufactured in China.

Don’t take any chances if you have one of these cribs or cot beds. Contact BassettBaby Furniture immediately. They are offering a replacement or a refund. Other baby crib brands, such as Graco and Simplicity have also had recalls.

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