Prev Mom Body Support Pillow Next How to Safely Introduce Your Child to an Unfamiliar DogHow do you open a childproof zipper? October 17, 2009 Subscribe How do you open a childproof zipper on an Ikea children's mattress cover? We want to take off the cloth mattress cover on my son's Ikea mattress. It has a zipper on one end that appears to be childproof. But we'll be jiggered if we can figure out how to release it. I've tried pulling it with needle-nose pliers, I've tried twisting, prying, bending, pushing, bumping, jerking, snapping, wrenching, and doing the Mashed Potato. You can see the marks in the photo where my needle-nosed pliers have soiled it a bit. I've tried a paper clip. I've also googled this question to great frustration, with this story about a product from a different company sounding tantalizingly close but still insufficient to solving our problem.How do we release that zipper without simply destroying it?We've Updated Our Terms Of Service. By continuing on the site, you agree to the site's updated Terms of Service.
IKEA Crib Mattresses Recalled The crib mattresses could create a gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. The firm has received two reports of infants becoming entrapped between the mattress and an end of the crib. The children were removed from the gap without injury. This recall involves more than 300,000 IKEA VYSSA and SULTAN style crib mattresses. The following model names are included: SULTAN BLUNDA, SULTAN DROMMA, SULTAN SNARKA, SULTAN SUSSA, VYSSA VACKERT, VYSSA VINKA, VYSSA SPELEVINK, VYSSA SLOA and VYSSA SLUMMER. The involved mattresses were manufactured on May 4, 2014 or earlier. A gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than two finger width is an indication of the defective mattress. from October 2000 to May 2014 for between $20 and $100. Consumers should immediately stop using a recalled mattress and inspect it by making sure there is no gap larger than the width of two fingers between the ends of the crib and the mattress.
If any gap is larger, customers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and return it to any IKEA store for an exchange or a full refund. Customers can also contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532. Bathing & Potty Training High Chairs & Boosters Play Yards, Gyms & Activity Centers The Biggest Product Recalls Latest Baby Toy Recalls Latest Kid Toy Recalls Biggest Toy, Gear, and Clothing Recalls of the Year What Is a Recall? What to do if a Product You Own is Recalled Why So Many Recalls are Child-Related 10 Surprising Safety Hazards 5 Dangerous Products to Get Out Of Your House Is Your Child Safe in the Car? See How to Avoid a Car Seat Mistake7 Tips for Buying a Car Seat Our product recalls database includes information and content from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and other sources. Our database is not comprehensive. For more complete information concerning recalls, visit www.cpsc.gov or, for car seats, www.safercar.gov.
And you thought choosing a name was hard.Navigating the maze of crib mattresses involves more than noting your crib's measurements and heading to the nearest baby store -- especially if you're concerned about the chemical makeup of your child's bed.), for pointers on choosing a mattress that lets you all sleep soundly (albeit in two-hour increments). Lunder has a master's of public health from the University of California, Berkeley, and specializes in the risks posed to children's health by toxins and pesticides. Her three tips:Avoid vinyl: This is not easy, as the vast majority of crib mattresses are covered in vinyl for water resistance. But it's Lunder's No. 1 priority.Vinyl is a hard plastic (PVC) with chemical plasticizers (often phthalates) added for flexibility. Many environmental and health professionals question the safety of PVC and phthalates, which may damage the liver, increase the risk of asthma and act as endocrine disrupters.A couple of options: Naturepedic mattresses are covered in polyethylene, a waterproof plastic used in food packaging and lauded for its non-toxic properties.
, they range in price from $259 to $399. IKEA mattresses are covered in a cotton/polyester blend and range from $39.99 to $79.99. For mattress covers, Lunder recommends cotton, wool or water-resistant polypropylene, which emits fewer toxic chemicals than vinyl.Know your chemicals: Because polyurethane foam, which many mattresses are stuffed with, is so flammable, chemical fire retardants are added to meet safety standards. True, your child won't be smoking in bed (nor are you likely to leave a burning cigarette in a crib), but the laws are in place to protect children who play with matches or lighters.Some manufacturers use brominated flame retardants, which are banned in several states. Others use less toxic chemicals, and still others stuff their mattresses with materials that aren't as flammable (such as cotton) and require fewer retardants. But finding out what a specific manufacturer does is no small feat."It's hard to deal with as a consumer issue because manufacturers are all doing pretty similar things," says Lunder.
"A lot of things advertised as natural may be on some level, but they may not be free of fire retardants."Your best option, Lunder says, is to air out the mattress before your child sleeps on it."When you buy a new couch or a new mattress, it smells very intensely from the curing of the foam," Lunder says. "Leave it out in the garage or in a different room until you can't smell that chemical smell anymore."Look beyond "organic": Don't focus too much on "organic cotton filling.""The idea that pesticides from the cotton are getting to your kid is not that likely," Lunder says.However, she notes, a mattress filled with cotton will likely contain fewer chemicals than one filled with foam and is obviously better for the environment. Princess Grace`s Fatal Crash: Her Daughter`s AccountNew Owner Demolishes O.j. Simpson MansionYoung mother shot in the head on South Side: 'My baby's fighting for her life' Complications common for adults after tonsillectomyNicole Simpson's Grisly Death Described To Jury10 reasons why you want the job