Crib Recalls

MrsKLS

Someone posted this over on the 3-6mo board...there were a bunch more recalls announced on various drop-side cribs.

Here's the link...

https://www.cpsc.gov/

BrideBuddies

I'm still amazed that anyone even uses drop sides anymore, considering all the bad press they've gotten.  I think you can even still purchase them.

Piranha54

ABC.com has a listing as well.  From what I read, it also includes at least two cribs that aren't drop sides, so you may want to double check.

pahokie

BrideBuddies:

I'm still amazed that anyone even uses drop sides anymore, considering all the bad press they've gotten.  I think you can even still purchase them.

We bought one in spring of 2009.  It is included on this recall list.  We were concerned about getting DD into the crib once we dropped the mattress to the lower levels.  Interestinly enough, we used the drop side more in the beginning than we do now that the mattress has been lowered.  We tried not to use it much at all because the loud click when the side locked into place was enough to disturb DD's sleep, not because of safety concerns.

My two siblings and I all survived the same drop side crib.  DH and his three brothers all survived another drop side crib.  I had no problem with our decision at that time, but looking back now we probably didn't need the drop side. I don't know if we will purchase them in the future or not (if they are even still available).

I am curious if this is solely a case of no one tracking the cases of injury/death associated with drop side cribs when we were babies, or if reduced quality of workmanship has contributed as well.

robynlesley

I have a drop side crib, but did not purchase it. It was my nephews' crib and my SIL bought it in 2003 when her older son was born.  It's some fancy, high-end custom-made piece of furniture.  It seems pretty solid and we check the parts regularly.

I also tend to not use the drop side too often because it disturbs Aaron's sleep. But I know as he's older, I'll have no choice since we still have to lower the mattress one more notch and there's no way I'd be able to reach him without harming myself as I lean over the rail (it's a TALL crib... my SIL is 5'10" so she had no issues).