A nursery glider is more comfortable and stylish than the old-fashioned rocking chair. You will be happy using this glider more than you imagine. It will help you greatly, especially in baby’s first year.

You can have more free time if you have a nursery glider as your baby can play or sleep in it easily.

But is it only beneficial to you? No, not at all. It has some demerits. You also have to consider its risk before purchasing the nursery glider.

I am going to share here the top 5 risks of nursery glider that will help you to keep your baby safe in the nursery glider.

1. Exposing Dangerous Chemicals

Though some mothers have a fear of getting exposed chemicals from paint fumes, most of the mothers are not aware that their stylish glider can expose their baby to potentially dangerous chemicals.

The Environmental Protection Agency warns that new furniture like nursery glider having mattresses can contain many volatile organic compounds also known as VOCs, being painted.

This painted fume can even go into your baby’s mouth at the time playing or sleep in it.

2. Improperly Installing

A nursery glider is mainly installed within a metal or wooden frame. Some screws are used to tie them strongly.

The risk is that if this installation is not in the proper way, your nursery glider can break down anytime. It can cause a great disaster if it breaks down you’re your baby is on it. Your baby can be severely hurt then.

3. Your Baby Can Slide Off

The great risk of a nursery glider is that your baby can slide off when it is sleeping on it. In maximum nursery glider, both sides is open. So, there has a great chance of sliding off your baby.

To avoid this unexpected accident you can choose the nursery glider that is covered from all the sides. Besides you can use a seat belt to tie up your baby on the glider when is playing or sleeping.

4. High Risk of Suffocation

Sleeping on a soft surface like the mattress of the nursery glider can cause a high risk of suffocation to your baby. So, don’t keep your baby on the glider for a long time. And don’t let your baby sleeping on glider every time. Sometimes choose your bed to let your baby sleeping.

5. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

It is the most horrible incident that you can have to face you if use the glider for a longer period. To avoid this situation don’t keep your nursery glider far away from you.

Bottom Line

Though nursery glider is very important furniture piece for your baby, it may bring a great disaster to your family. So, don’t forget to take extra care when your baby is in the nursery glider.

Frequently check the screw and join of your nursery glider. Check out that whether the metal part has been got iron.

Don’t place the nursery glider near to bathroom. Otherwise, your baby can try to enter the bathroom. As a whole, it should be placed in such a place that you can keep your baby within your eye limit.