Development of Ergonomic Designed Baby Crib

Dimaandal, Michelle G., Evangelista, Marilyn C., Catapang, Marc Ryndell S., Rojo, Ronald S., “Development of Ergonomic Designed Baby Crib”, Unpublished Project Study for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, March 2015. Baby cribs are the most common types of products that Filipinos were using now a day. These products were intended to be secure and a safe place for the babies. Through the use of the conducted survey, researchers found out that most of this cribs can cause injuries to babies and discomfort for the baby sitters because of its poor design. With the study of developing an ergonomic designed baby crib, the researchers fabricate an ergonomic baby crib that would eliminate or reduce the risk experienced by the users. With the use of the gathered data, on the anthropometric measurements of the baby and baby sitter, the researchers were able to design an ergonomic baby crib. The researchers use principles of ergonomics, mainly the principles of working at proper heights and maintain a comfortable environment and anthropometry for the design. The researchers also used three different kinds of wood, namely yakal, maulawin and ipil for a more durable crib that will last for years. In order to evaluate the ergonomic crib, the researchers allow 14 respondents to use the crib. The evaluation is composed of statements to determine if the overall safety and comfortability is being improved. Based on the results, the over-all safety and comfortability of the improved design of baby crib falls under the category of highly satisfied with the mean of 4.76.