The Safe Nursery - Crib Toy Safety

Crib gyms and other toys that stretch across the crib with strings, cords or ribbons can be a hazard for older or more active babies. There have been reported cases in which infants strangled or became entangled in crib gyms or other toys stretched across their cribs.

• Make sure that crib gyms are installed securely at both ends so they cannot be pulled down into the crib.
• Make sure that you remove crib gyms and mobiles from the crib when your baby is 5 months old or begins to push up on hands and knees.
• Mobiles and any other toys that hang over a crib or playpen should be out of reach of a child.
• Do not use crib toys with catch points that can hook clothing.