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Your first safety concern in a baby's room is the crib, make sure it is safe. New cribs (made after 1989) must pass strict safety standards. A hand-me-down crib can save you money, but it can also be a safety hazard. You need to check all cribs that your baby sleeps in, the baby-sitters and the grandparents included. Crib slats should be no more than 2 3/8" apart. All screws, bolts, and hardware must be in place to ensure the crib is structurally sound.
According to Ann Brown, the chairperson of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the major (safety) problem for babies is with old cribs, in which we have 50 babies a year die. Even the most inexpensive new cribs meet minimum safety standards: old cribs may not.
 Keep the crib away from the window, curtains,and cords.
Don't put baby in bed with a pillow and at five months,
remove crib bumpers and toys.
Use a monitor at all times.
Keep lotions, ointments, and powders out of reach.
Consider using flame-retardant sleep-wear.
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