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amother
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 Thu, Aug 25 2011, 10:41 am
I understand that drop side cribs have been banned for safety reasons and they are no longer being sold.
Does anyone know whether the safety threats pose a risk to all children/babies or only to young infants? We have cribs at both sets of grandparents houses for my toddler (1.5 years) old, and we're planning a visit.
Is it imperative that we purchase new cribs/pack 'n' plays for these trips, or is my big boy past the age of risk? Thanks.
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Laughing Bag!
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Thu, Aug 25 2011, 11:16 am
I wouldnt worry I use my drop side crib and bh were fine if ch"v hashem wants something to happen it can happen in a pack n play too.
of corse if u must get a new crib I wud get the onse they sell now but to go out and buy when u have a drop side in good condition I personally wouldnt think it nessary.
Enjoy your visits in good health! 
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amother
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Thu, Aug 25 2011, 11:25 am
I agree, we use a drop side crib and as long as it is in working condition/ not broken, I wouldnt worry at all.
IIRC (and correct me if I'm wrong) drop side cribs were the cause of 13 infant deaths over a decade and all of the cribs involved were broken. If we ban everything that causes that numder of deaths I suggest we ban swimming pools as well, and knives, and cars.
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flowerpower
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Thu, Aug 25 2011, 11:57 am
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I wouldn't worry or get a new crib. Just make sure they are not broken.
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morah
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Thu, Aug 25 2011, 12:24 pm
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From what I understand, the issue is with older babies, not barely-mobile infants. It shouldn't be a problem, because as someone above pointed out, the hazard was way over-sensationalized, but if you're still worried, you can actually modify a drop-side by pulling up the side and screwing it permanently into that position.
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