Bed Safety Checklist
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- Your Bed
- Unwrap the mattress from plastic and lean it against a wall in a well-ventilated room for a few days before sleeping on it.
- Encase mattresses, comforters and pillows in impermeable covers.
- Look for mattresses made of natural materials, such as cotton and wool.
- Don?t allow your mattress to get damp.
- Avoid linens which have been treated.
- Air new linens outside on a warm day.
- Launder bedding every two weeks in hot water.
- Avoid down and feathers in pillows and comforters.
- Bed Safety
- Make certain that your fitted sheets stay secure and cannot be pulled loose.
- Use a large mattress to provide ample room and comfort for everyone.
- Do not wear nightclothes with strings or long ribbons.
- Don't wear jewelry to bed, and if your hair is long, pin it up.
- Do not allow pets to sleep in bed with your baby.
- Never leave your baby alone in an adult bed.
- Do not sleep with your baby if you are a large person.
- Do not ever sleep with your baby if you have been drinking alcohol.
- If your bed is placed against a wall or other furniture, check every night to be sure there is no space between the mattress and wall or furniture.
- If your bed is raised off the floor, use mesh guardrails to prevent baby from rolling off the bed.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Who it's for
This Bed Safety Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Bed Safety essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Bed Safety structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Bed Safety Checklist
- Save Bed Safety Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Bed Safety (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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