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Crib Question - Slats vs. no slats?

B-lineBrideB-lineBride
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What are the arguments (if any) for getting a crib with slats on all 4 sides vs. a solid head/foot board? Pics below to show what I mean. I know one might be that a bumper won't fit properly with the solid, but curious if there were any safety concerns or others to consider. Thanks!

Slats on all 4 sides: https://bonavita-cribs.com/products/cribs/classic/hudson-classic-crib_1.html

Solid head/foot board: https://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/dana-fixed-gate-crib/?pkey=bcribs

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Re: Crib Question - Slats vs. no slats?

  • Chrisy-WyobrideChrisy-Wyobride member
    Well one of the theories in regards to SIDS is that CO pools around the baby---so solid sided cribs & bumpers impeded the air flow to some degree...which would increase the risk.  I would say that if you have a fan running, especially ceiling fan that the risk of a solid sided crib would be eliminated.  
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  • K.a.T.eK.a.T.e member

    If there were serious safety concerns then one of the options wouldn't be on the market.

    We are doing slats all the way around.  Most of the conversion beds have a solid headboard/footboard.  

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  • Lauryn216Lauryn216
    I think it's just personal preference.
    with two cats
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