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SO.. Question Re. Dropside crib

GoldieBrideGoldieBride
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Happy Friday, ladies!   In light of the latests recalls I'm wondering if I should get rid of my son's dropside crib. It is not recalled but it is exactly like the ones that are being recalled... a dropside with a pastic tracking system. I never actually use the dropside but it's there.    It's not convertible so I don't have a reason to hang on to it for the future.  He's 18 months and will probably be in a big boy bed in 6 months or so but he's def. not ready for one now... what to do.. what to do...
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Re: SO.. Question Re. Dropside crib

  • MrsJOSEnADRIMrsJOSEnADRI

    Do you have a PNP he can sleep in in the meantime?  

    I know that a lot of us grew up with dropside cribs and nothing happened. But, it seems that it's an issue with the materials, like cheap plastics, that are being used now. My mom mentioned that my crib had a dropside, but it was all metal and very sturdy.  However, the visuals and descriptions of what can go wrong with the current dropside cribs are scary enough that I would throw it out. 

    BTW, I just remembered, Ikea has a crib for $99 that converts to a toddler bed.  It is rated very high for safety.  We might get one to keep at my mom's house.  That may be an affordable solution for your baby and he can use it until he's ready for an adult bed.   

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  • rach312rach312
    I have a drop side crib that has not been recalled as well.  Mine is not like the ones that have been recalled though.  I love my crib and check it out periodically to see that everything is in working order.  I'm not worried.  Maybe I should be, but I'm not.  I have enough things I worry about.  I keep my eyes on the CPSC website and if I see anything, then I'll jump and either get it fixed or get something new.  She's not ready for a big girl bed and I have no reason to rush her or run out any buy another crib.
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  • ReiszsPiecesReiszsPieces
    I don't think it's that big of a deal.  If it's a problem, they'll recall the crib. But, if it makes you feel more secure, you can bolt the dropside to the ends of the crib (like the non-dropside is).  Just a couple of screws and it'll make you less nervous.  Really not a hard thing to fix.  I wouldn't go spend money on a new crib with only a couple of months left.
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  • GoldieBrideGoldieBride
    Well.... upon further inspection... my son's crib is part of the recall! apparently  I was confused because the brand name of the crib is Baby Mod... from Walmart  but the manufacturer is Million Dollar Baby.   But all they are offering is a kit to immobilize the dropside! I want to replace the whole darn thing.   I might be headed to Ikea tonight =( 
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  • SnshineSnshine

    If you're going to buy a new piece of furniture, are you sure you should just go for the big boy bed?  We transistioned my daughter early and haven't had a problem.

    Good luck!

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  • karenlisa714karenlisa714

    OMG! I have a Million Dollar Baby crib too! I didn't know they were part of the recall... I need to call Baby Love and see what to do.

    I don't know if he is ready for a toddler bed yet. My crib is covertible, so I could probably just convert it early since I have all the parts, but I feel that I would be rushing it.

    ARGH!!!!!!!!! 

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  • karenlisa714karenlisa714

    ok, so my crib is on the list.... looks like repair kits will be available for shipping in a few weeks! that is a long time!

    their website suggests: "In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child"

    really? It is so unacceptable that these things are happening and these cribs are being deemed so unsafe for children!!!!

    Some children cannot sleep in a pack n play and it is incredibly unfair to make a child sleep uncomfortably (and both the parents & child suffer) while they take their sweet time to release the repair kit. Honestly I'm fine with Z sleeping in his crib until I receive my kit, he is getting big and doesn't move too much during the night anymore and we no longer use the dropdown anyway so I don't find it to be a problem, but just feel REALLY bad for smaller babies as I might feel a bit differently if my kid wasn't already approaching two. 

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  • GoldieBrideGoldieBride
    Hey.. I feel your pain!  I called Million Dollar Baby and they said that they are recommending that children stay in the cribs as long as they are in working order. I told them this directly contradicts the press release by the CPSC but they insisted the cribs were safe and that it was a voluntary recall. They said moving the child to an alternate sleeping arrangement such as a PnP or something else might be more dangerous. As we speak, my son is sleeping in his crib but I'm really uneasy about the whole thing.
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  • karenlisa714karenlisa714

    If my son was 5 months old, I too, would feel wary about it. At 19 months I am not too concerned since we have never had an issue w/ the crib and it's very sturdy. I would not be happy about putting my baby in a PNP though, for an extended length of time (for a vacation, sure, but 6-8 weeks?? no way). I just don't feel that is an acceptable solution at ALL.

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