Cribs often come loaded with extra trimmings bumper guards, quilts, pillows, and stuffed toys. But the truth is that soft bedding can suffocate infants. Kids under a year old are safest in a crib that's nearly bare—with just a mattress and fitted sheet. Click here for more info on safe cribs for your child.
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