If you already set up your crib...

StrawberryAlarmClock · December 2009

...how much gap do you have between the mattress and the crib rails?

Qmommy · December 2009

I just found this online,

Be sure the mattress fits the crib perfectly. An undersized mattress will leave a gap along the side or end of the crib where an infant's head can get caught, causing suffocation. To check the fit of a crib mattress, push it to one corner. There should be no more than a 1? inch (4 centimeter) gap between it and the side or end of the crib. If you can fit more than two fingers between the mattress and the crib, the mattress is too small. Remember, the firmer the mattress, the safer.

lildevil968 · December 2009

There really is no gap at all. The mattress is supposed to fit snug, and shouldn't be to easy to get out.

MNgirl326 · December 2009

It should fit pretty snug, hardly a gap at all.

StrawberryAlarmClock · December 2009

Thanks. That's what I was thinking. This is weird b/c I really had to stretch the sheet to get it onto the mattress, so I know we have a pretty big mattress but there's still a huge (3-4 finger) gap btwn the mattress and the crib rails. This makes me think the friggin crib was built bigger than normal. So, what should I do? Should I shove a bumper down between the mattress and the crib (not up where LO can suffocate on it). ???????

lildevil968 · December 2009

If you look at the inserts that came with the crib, it should tell you what size mattress you need. Some cribs are built smaller, and need smaller mattresses.

ChristinaD09 · December 2009

I would get a new mattress. I would not put anything down in the gap that could suffocate the baby.

MNgirl326 · December 2009

StrawberryAlarmClock:
Thanks. That's what I was thinking. This is weird b/c I really had to stretch the sheet to get it onto the mattress, so I know we have a pretty big mattress but there's still a huge (3-4 finger) gap btwn the mattress and the crib rails. This makes me think the friggin crib was built bigger than normal. So, what should I do? Should I shove a bumper down between the mattress and the crib (not up where LO can suffocate on it). ???????

You need a bigger matress. Do not shove the bumper between, that is a big no-no.

Also, not all crib sheets are one size. You may need bigger crib sheets.

StrawberryAlarmClock · December 2009

abartow:

StrawberryAlarmClock:
Thanks. That's what I was thinking. This is weird b/c I really had to stretch the sheet to get it onto the mattress, so I know we have a pretty big mattress but there's still a huge (3-4 finger) gap btwn the mattress and the crib rails. This makes me think the friggin crib was built bigger than normal. So, what should I do? Should I shove a bumper down between the mattress and the crib (not up where LO can suffocate on it). ???????

You need a bigger matress. Do not shove the bumper between, that is a big no-no.

Also, not all crib sheets are one size. You may need bigger crib sheets.

OK Thanks. I didn't realize there were different sizes. I'm glad I have a few months to get this fixed! And I'm glad I asked!

MNgirl326 · December 2009

StrawberryAlarmClock:
abartow:

StrawberryAlarmClock:
Thanks. That's what I was thinking. This is weird b/c I really had to stretch the sheet to get it onto the mattress, so I know we have a pretty big mattress but there's still a huge (3-4 finger) gap btwn the mattress and the crib rails. This makes me think the friggin crib was built bigger than normal. So, what should I do? Should I shove a bumper down between the mattress and the crib (not up where LO can suffocate on it). ???????

You need a bigger matress. Do not shove the bumper between, that is a big no-no.

Also, not all crib sheets are one size. You may need bigger crib sheets.

OK Thanks. I didn't realize there were different sizes. I'm glad I have a few months to get this fixed! And I'm glad I asked!

It should say on the back of the package what size mattress the sheets fit.

Good Luck!

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