Here is another comment that arrived today:
Thank you for your prompt delivery of our first carpet. Noah’’s Ark is a donation to our church from my family in memory of our daughter/sister. We were very excited to receive it in such a timely manner. We have also ordered Little Ones Bible Steps and anticipate it’’s arrival.
Please thank your staff for us for doing a tremendous job!
Currently the Target corporation has a recall affecting about 105,000 children’s belts.
It is a voluntary recall and the reason is excessive lead levels in the buckles.
These belts were for boys and girls and were manufactured in China.
They were sold at Target stores nationwide from December 2008 to December 2009.
Please follow this link for details.
Our kid’s carpets are manufactured by Carpets For Kids, the industry leader in high quality, educational children’s rugs.
They are manufactured from 100% commercial quality nylon face yarn.
PRINTED RUGS and SOFT SOLIDS COLLECTION
All printed rugs and soft solids collection rugs feature the KIDply backing, Carpets For Kids patented backing system.
The KIDply® Backing System features a revolutionary patented technology that clearly establishes Carpets for Kids® as the quality leader in the educational market for children’s rugs.
CFK’s patented KIDply® backing is much stronger and helps prevent wrinkling and creasing vs. the so called “flexible” ActionBac® which can wrinkle and not lie flat.
Looks better longer – helps prevent wrinkling and creasing
Tougher delimitation tests result in increased durability
Unmatched softness and flexibility
Increased sound and thermal insulation performance
All printed rugs meet NFPA 253, Class I fire code requirements.
All soft solids collection rugs meet or exceed Class II rating as specified in NFPA Life Safety Code 101.
All printed rugs and soft solids collection rugs carry these warranties:
Lifetime Abrasive Wear Warranty
Lifetime Anti-Microbial Protection
Lifetime Anti-Static Fiber
Mt. Shasta Solids Collection:
10 Year Wear Warranty
Meet all Federal Standards for flammability for NFPA101,
Life Safety Code, Class II fire code requirements.
Mt. St. Helens Solids Collection:
5 Year Wear Warranty
Meet all Federal Standards for flammability for NFPA101,
Life Safety Code, Class II fire code requirements.
Warranty Terms:
Damage caused by improper installation, pets, tears, spills, cuts, pilling, shedding, matting, crushing, burns and improper maintenance or cleaning methods are not manufacturing defects and are excluded.
CFK requires the original or other documentation (invoice with purchase date) as proof of warranty coverage. This warranty gives you specific rights. You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
In no event shall CFK be liable for incidental or consequential damages, whether in contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
**NOTE: Our serge (end yarn) does not carry a specific warranty. Any sharp object can cut/fray a strand of serge. It is suggested that repairs be made using a hot glue gun.
It can sometimes be confusing to pick out chairs for children.
What size seat height should I order?
Well, here is how to answer that question.
The best way is always to measure the child who will be using the chair.
When properly sized to the child, the child should be able to sit with their feet flat on the floor and their upper legs should be parallel with the floor.
With the child seated, measure from the floor to the back of the child’s knee.
This measurement is the proper seat height.
Since chairs do not come in infinite sizes, usually 2″ increments, you will need to use your best judgment to decide between sizes.
Typical sizes for children’s chairs are 8″ 10″ 12″ 14″ and 16″.
Jonti-Craft has many cubbies and storage items available in two configurations, the standard JC line and the TK, or ThriftyKYDZ line.
What is the difference?
The standard, or JC line is shipped assembled and carries a longer warranty from Jonti-Craft, there are some exceptions but it is usually lifetime.
The TK, or ThriftyKYDZ line is shipped unassembled in a knockdown configuration. The items in this line carry a much shorter warranty, there are some exceptions but it is usually one year.
The TK line, being unassembled, is cheaper to ship as it takes up less space and the product price is cheaper. The product is exactly the same, only the warranty and shipping configuration is changed.
This can be a great way to get Jonti-Craft quality at a cheaper price, but please be aware of the warranty differences when purchasing.
How do you know when some item you have purchased for your children or students is unsafe?
Sure, there are probably notices on a bulletin board at the store you purchased them from. But maybe you have no reason to go back to that store? Maybe you bought online and have no place to look?
Currently there is a recall on cribs distributed by C&T International/Sorelle, of East Rutherford, New Jersey. Before 2003, the company also distributed under the name Golden Baby Inc.
These cribs were sold from the year 2000 to 2010.
For more information on this recall please go HERE for more info.
Link will take you to the official CPSC info page for that recall.
There is a host of recall information on the site, RECALLS.
This is the place to go to find out if something you bought has a recall warning and gives you the information to correct whatever the problem is.
As all mothers know, feeding two or more babies at the same time can be a real interesting experience. We have the right tool for the job; play & feed tables. The two manufacturers that we represent, McCourt and Royal, offer seating options for 3, 4, and 6 children. For more information, go to: http://www.preschoolfurniturestore.com/group.asp?grp=127. A variety of table top and bucket seat color options are also available.
Of great importance is the construction of Little Pals, and Play & Feed tables. Babies love to squirm, and if you have several squirmers at the same table, it can resemble a minor earthquake. Look carefully at the legs used on these tables. They are built to withstand a lot of movement and weight without the possibility of collapsing. Safety is rule one; stability, rule two.
As adults, most of us are aware that good ergonomic chairs are very important, especially for us that spend several hours a day tied to a desk. Most of our task chairs have controls for height and tilt, and as well are padded with contoured seats and waterfall fronts. Often the chair backs are padded and contoured as well. Even with the best chairs, many of us have back complaints, (perhaps stemming from our youth).
Think about children: their bones and muscles are still in development. You would think that preschools and k1 through k12 would have similar chairs since kid’s ergonomic needs are even greater than those of adults. You would be wrong. There is no way that preschools, daycares, or elementary through k12 schools are going to spend the same $150.00 – $350.00 for their kid’s chairs that you did for yours; the budget just won’t allow for it. Also consider the chaos of readjusting the chair for each individual, for each class, every day. You will seldom, if ever, even see height adjustable padded chairs in any early education setting. It is just not practical or affordable.
So what to do? You can address two issues and still be in the $20.00 price range for young children’s seating. Stack chairs with plastic bucket seats/backs come in a variety of heights from 10″ to 18″. Age is not a good guide to the proper height of a chair since children grow and develop at different rates. Have each child sit straight with his or her lower legs 90% degrees to the floor. Then measure from the heel, to the bottom of the back of the knee. That will tell you the proper height of the chair to buy. Keep in mind that as kids grow, their needs change. As a preschool, you should have several different sized chairs available.
Number two. Look for a children’s chair that has a lumbar support. One of the manufactures that we use, McCourt Manufacturing, has a line of kids chairs aptly named the Ergo Stacker. They are well priced, constructed, have a good lumbar support, and come in a variety of sizes. Jonti-Craft, and Mahar also have excellent chair selections.
Number three, be sure to buy adjustable height tables, and adjust them so that the seated children can get under the table , and not have to reach. If the table is too tall, other problems come into play.
None of the above ideas are perfect ergonomic solutions, but you do as well as you can with the means that you possess. PreschoolFurnitureStore.com is proud to represent several reputable manufacturers with the ergonomic needs of you children in mind. Please call us with questions: 866-473-9748.
Details in kids furniture are often overlooked. What practical difference is their in the hinges used? Does it matter?
Using the correct hinges makes children’s furniture safer and prevents damage. Cheap or incorrect hinges are weaker and introduce dangerous pinch points.
JontiCraft products that require hinges use full length piano hinges. This type of hinge eliminates pinch points that are dangerous for young fingers and strengthen the product at the same time.
Here is a good illustration to show JontiCraft hinge construction:
Hinge Construction Details
As you can see, there is no way for a finger to get trapped and the full length of the hinge adds strength and prevents doors from being pulled off.