The consumer product safety commission just issued saftey lists of dos and
don'ts for 2002.  Inluded with don'ts: let an infant sleep in an adult bed.
Do's: use a crib.

December 28, 2001
Release # 02-080
CPSC Contact: Becky Bailey  (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1187

CPSC Issues "What's In and What's Out" List for a Safe New Year

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
says consumers who hope to eliminate hazards in their homes should check
what's in and what's out for a safe New Year.

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What's OUT :

BABIES SLEEPING IN ADULT BEDS
Many babies die annually while sleeping in adult or makeshift beds.

What's in:
BABIES SLEEPING IN CRIBS


Regarding "full term" 38 week twins, I haven't been following the thread,
but I will say that it is my understanding that a study (?) showed that the
risk to benefit ratio of twins continuing in utero vs 38 week delivery
prompted the "rule"

Happy New Year
Denny

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