Used crib ok to use?

mlbrent · October 2011

I just realized that the friend who gave me her crib had her son 5 years ago now.. is it ok to use a crib this old? It looks fine and doesn't have any recalls but...??

Sweet Sadie Mae · October 2011

everyone will tell you "no, buy a new one".

MainelyFoolish · October 2011

If it's got fixed sides and all the original hardware is with it and it assembles tightly, I would use it. The only safety issue that's changed in the last 5 years has been the elimination of drop-rails.

mlbrent · October 2011

Oh no! I think this one has drop rails... could someone please tell me the problem with drop rails? I believe I read that drop rails are a problem and this crib has drop rails...

MainelyFoolish · October 2011

Here is some information from the CPSC: https://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2011/06/the-new-crib-standard-questions-and-answers/

ETA: apparently I was mistaken that the drop side ban was the only thing that has changed

mlbrent · October 2011

Yikes. Thanks so much. So glad I asked.. and now the dilemma is how to dispose of it since not even a second-hand store will want it. Bummer.

mlbrent · October 2011

Thank you- it will be disposed of. I have no idea who would want this crib so I will probably throw it away.

CrazyToast · October 2011

Definitely dispose of it - and buy a new one. There are many inexpensive cribs out there. We went with the Ikea Gulliver ($99 in white).

SuperCuteBenz · October 2011

Just make sure you destroy it before just throwing it out. That way someone doesn't try and take it to use it.

Also, if you don't want to throw it out, there are some super cute ideas on pinterest.com for old cribs. I have seen people make benches, chalk boards, signs, etc out of them.

Leinistar · October 2011

If you dont want to buy a new one, some manufacturers offer free kits to convert the crib to a non-dropside crib. Id still rather have a newly manufactured one unless it was a family heirloom.