Continue to keep an eye out for these on a regular basis as long as baby uses the crib. Almost all cribs use standard, U.S-sized mattresses. It's important to purchase them new – and make sure ...

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Once you choose your mattress and put it in your crib, it should be covered with a fitted sheet only — no blankets, pillows, or lovies, for example. In fact, your baby, placed on his or her back ...