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How Bad Are Drop-Side Cribs?

Modified on September 15, 2020 at 11:42 PM

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Under federal mandate, traditional drop sides are currently banned, and drop-side cribs can no longer be made, sold, repaired, and not even donated. The federal ban was spurred by dozens of deaths and injuries of infants sleeping in these cribs. But regardless of the ban and nationwide product recalls, many parents still use them unaware of these cribs’ potential hazards to small children.

What is a Drop-Side Crib? 

A drop-side crib is a rail crib with a side rail that slides down to give the parent easier access to their child. Drop-side cribs are not to be mistaken for drop-gate cribs, which are stationary cribs that feature just a small mobile portion at the top of the crib side that folds up and down to prevent parent back strain when handling the baby. Drop-gate cribs have not been banned, but they may cause serious accidents or deaths as well if they are not assembled correctly.

Why are Drop-Side Cribs Dangerous? 

Americans have been using drop-side cribs for decades despite their risks. Over the years, however, countless infants have been injured or killed in these deadly cribs. Fatalities, on the other hand, have been often underreported as they were mistakenly believed to be either isolated cases or caused by other factors such as respiratory illnesses.

The problem with drop-side cribs is that it takes just one loosened screw for them to become a deadly trap in which babies can roll into and be seriously harmed or suffocated to death. The loosened screw may be caused either by faulty assembly (by parents or manufacturer) or by the normal wear and tear of the product.

The earliest reports of crib-related entrapment and suffocation deaths are from the 1930s. Some of those deaths were initially believed as being caused by wrong sleep positions which led to infant suffocation. Decades later, authorities found out that faulty crib designs were also to blame. Many infants became trapped between the crib mattress and the crib frame or other gaps in the crib that shouldn’t have been there in the first place.

It is estimated that 2,178 infants died in their cribs from 1980 through 1997 because of mechanical suffocation spurred by the physical surroundings. The new federal crib-safety standards have reportedly led to an 89% drop in infant deaths and injuries.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled 11 drop-side crib brands in 2008 when the crib ban was enacted. This means that those products were badly assembled from the factory or made from flimsy materials that posed a serious risk for small children.

The recalled brands include Generation 2, Delta, Lajobi, Storkcraft, Simplicity, Doral Asia, Bonavita, Fisher Price, ChilDESIGNS, and Caramia. (For a full list of crib recalls, check out CPSC’s official website.) Million more cribs, though, have not been recalled and are still being used by children worldwide to this day. So, parents exercise caution and check the cribs for any potential hazards.

Is There Anything I Can Do to Make a Drop Side Safer? 

If money is an issue and you cannot afford to buy a new crib, you could make a drop-side crib safer by:

Β·         Checking the product frequently to ensure that no parts have become loose and that there is no broken or missing hardware that might make the crib unsafe

Β·         Never using the drop-side rail

Β·         Adding a drop-side crib immobilizer to make the drop sides safer by securing them in place (for recalled products, manufacturers must provide an immobilizer free of charge).

Also, before buying a crib, check out CPSC’s list of banned products. Do not use sleep positioners to keep the baby in one position as they may cause infants to suffocate despite being marketed as accessories designed to prevent SIDS.

Can I Get a Refund? 

Unfortunately, if the crib is not on CPSC’s list of recalled brands, you cannot ask for a refund from the retailer or the product maker. The only thing you could do if the crib is made from flimsy materials, isn’t assembled securely, or the instructions are unclear and your little angel was harmed in the crib is to get help for children injured by drop-side cribs from a seasoned product liability attorney.

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We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

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Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean?

It only lasts about 2 hours in this house so I gotta snap a pic before it gets messed up again! πŸ€ͺ🀣

If you haven’t upgraded your kitchen (and your life) with @caraway_home cookware then you’re missing out on the best non stick non toxic cookware on the market. 

Get rid of your Teflon πŸ™…πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Ditch the chemicals 🀒

Throw out the ugly 😡

Don’t wait any longer to elevate your cooking with the most talked about, most loved cookware the world has ever seen. 

This cookware set has sold out 10+ times (the limited-edition color for Crate & Barrel
sold out in under 5 hours!) and the bakeware has barely been in stock since its launch! (So glad I got mine December!)

Head to my stories for the link to grab a discount on these sensational pans! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

#caraway #carawayhome #carawayambassador #carawaycookware #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #homemakerlife #homecooking #cleaneating #mybhghome #mybhgstyle #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyledecor #farmhousestyle #farmlifestyle #homesteadlife #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #neutralhome #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenideas #kitchengoals
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One small step you can take is investing in eco-friendly fashion. But where do you start?

A @jeltbelt! Not only are Jelt Belts designed sustainably, with comfortable, premium elastic that is made from recycled plastic bottles, they are also flat and don’t show under clothes! Best of all, they are completely metal-free and hypoallergenic. 

Finally a belt that fits great and doesn't pinch, dig, or slide up! I love it! Definitely a wardrobe staple.

Read more about this belt in today's post on the blog! Link in bio.

Get a 15% discount on your order with code SARAH15 - link in my stories! πŸ₯³

Share this post to help spread the news! πŸ₯³

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I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3- I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3-in-1 Convertible Sink to my downstairs bathroom to make unassisted handwashing more accessible for my two youngest kids (ages 2 and almost 5). 

Our downstairs half bath is TINY but because of the compact size of the convertible sink, we managed to slide the sink in right next to our @NubyUSA potty. And yes, the bathroom door still closes! 

We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

Will link to the sink and potty in my stories! 🚽🚰

Do you have a Montessori setup at home for your child? Tell me in the comments! πŸ‘‡

#practicallife #selfcarestation #montessoriathome #montessoripracticallife #montessorimom #montessoritoddler #preschoolathome #deltachildren #pottytraining #pottylearning #childdevelopment #montessorispaces #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #learningthroughplay #homeschoolpreschool #childledlearning #nubyusa #earlyyears #smallspaceliving #montessoriinspired #toddleractivity #practicallifeskills #montessoriactivity #playandlearntoday #tinyliving #momblogger
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It’s always quite the effort to take a family picture, but even harder when you need to use a tripod! 🀣 This is the best we could do! πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ€ͺ

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β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, the β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.”
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

β€œHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter‬ ‭2:24‬ 

Let us not forget the significance of Good Friday. For on this day, Jesus was thinking about YOU! 
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#holyweek #jesuschrist #churchathome #goodfriday #heisrisen ⁣#passionweek #lent #prayers #fasting #almsgiving #lentenseason #livingliturgically #40daysofprayer #40daysoflent #theologyofhome #christianhomemaker #domesticchurch #goodfridayvibes #homealtar #christiandecor #passionofthechrist #passionofchrist
Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your child the @bentleytrike while it’s still 20% off and they can enjoy it all summer long!!!!! 

Use the code EASTER20 to save 20% off this week!!

🐰 Grows with your child from 6 mos to 5 Years!
🐰 Officially Licensed Bentley Product
🐰 Rated 5 out of 5 with 600+ reviews

Order it today and get it in 2-7 business days with free shipping!!! Act fast! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

What are you waiting for?! β˜€οΈπŸš΄πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

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We are already dreaming about going back to @story We are already dreaming about going back to @storylandnh! πŸ₯³πŸ€©

Last year we took our @wonderfoldwagon and it was a total game changer with five kids! (Especially our autistic son!) It made trucking all of our children around the theme park 100 times easier. 

I’m so glad I got the four seater wagon despite some people saying it would be too big. It has room for absolutely everything we need to take with us including a cooler full of food for our family of seven. 

I can’t wait to see all of the fun adventures we will have this summer with our Wonderful Wagon. 

Use The link in our profile to purchase your Wonderfold Wagon and use discount code BALLARD to save! πŸ’° 

#storylandnh #wonderfoldwagon #wonderfoldlife #wonderfoldfamily #largefamily #bigfamily #momof5 #autismmom #autismmoms #newhampshire #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodmoments #wagonlife
In these uncertain times we live in, it sometimes In these uncertain times we live in, it sometimes seems silly to decorate or worry about how things β€œlook” but you have to remember that changing the world starts at home. Being a homemaker is an important and often overlooked job. Home is the starting point for love, life, and dreams. So go ahead and make your home look good! 

There’s no place like home. 🏠❀️

#americanhousewife #homemaker #homemakers #momlifeunfiltered #farmhouseinspired #myhomevibe #myhousebeautiful #shareyourdecorwithme #shareyourhomestyle #farmhousestyledecor #magnoliatable #theologyofhome #christianhomedecor #christianhomemaker

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Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean Don’t you just love it when the kitchen is clean?

It only lasts about 2 hours in this house so I gotta snap a pic before it gets messed up again! πŸ€ͺ🀣

If you haven’t upgraded your kitchen (and your life) with @caraway_home cookware then you’re missing out on the best non stick non toxic cookware on the market. 

Get rid of your Teflon πŸ™…πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Ditch the chemicals 🀒

Throw out the ugly 😡

Don’t wait any longer to elevate your cooking with the most talked about, most loved cookware the world has ever seen. 

This cookware set has sold out 10+ times (the limited-edition color for Crate & Barrel
sold out in under 5 hours!) and the bakeware has barely been in stock since its launch! (So glad I got mine December!)

Head to my stories for the link to grab a discount on these sensational pans! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

#caraway #carawayhome #carawayambassador #carawaycookware #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #homemakerlife #homecooking #cleaneating #mybhghome #mybhgstyle #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyledecor #farmhousestyle #farmlifestyle #homesteadlife #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #neutralhome #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenideas #kitchengoals
🚨STOP what you’re doing and read this! πŸ‘‡πŸ»

You know how they say β€œEarth Day Is Every Day”? Well, that’s because you shouldn’t only think about swapping out your toxic cleaning supplies and pledging to use reusable bags only on Earth Day. That’s just one day a year and if we really want to be more eco-conscious, we need to make small changes every day towards caring for ourselves and the earth.

One small step you can take is investing in eco-friendly fashion. But where do you start?

A @jeltbelt! Not only are Jelt Belts designed sustainably, with comfortable, premium elastic that is made from recycled plastic bottles, they are also flat and don’t show under clothes! Best of all, they are completely metal-free and hypoallergenic. 

Finally a belt that fits great and doesn't pinch, dig, or slide up! I love it! Definitely a wardrobe staple.

Read more about this belt in today's post on the blog! Link in bio.

Get a 15% discount on your order with code SARAH15 - link in my stories! πŸ₯³

Share this post to help spread the news! πŸ₯³

#jelting #ecofriendlyfashion #springisintheair #springtime #springfashion #ecofashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #recycledmaterials #belts #sustainablebelt #sustainablebrand #fashioninspo #madeintheusa #recycledfashion #nhblogger #nhbloggerstyle #styleoftheday #fashiongram #whatiwear #ootd #ootdshare #ootdstyle #ootdfashion
I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3- I recently added the @DeltaChildren PerfectSize 3-in-1 Convertible Sink to my downstairs bathroom to make unassisted handwashing more accessible for my two youngest kids (ages 2 and almost 5). 

Our downstairs half bath is TINY but because of the compact size of the convertible sink, we managed to slide the sink in right next to our @NubyUSA potty. And yes, the bathroom door still closes! 

We have a faucet extender and step stool at the regular sink, but this has made handwashing a novelty for the boys since it's right at their level and right next to their potty. It's the perfect height for both my 2-year-old son AND my autistic son who is almost 5 years old (pictured). ♾️

It holds enough water in the upper tank for both children to wash and rinse their hands once each and the holding tank in the back for the gray water is easy to empty into the sink or toilet when they are done. If they just want to play with the water and their hands aren't actually dirty, I just pour the "gray water" back into the upper holding tank and let them play with it again to conserve water. (An important lesson and learning opportunity for Earth Week) πŸ’¦

In addition to being a great addition to a Montessori bathroom setup, you can also convert the Delta Children sink into a step stool and then use the upper part as a bath toy because it's shaped conveniently to sit on the side of the tub. 

Will link to the sink and potty in my stories! 🚽🚰

Do you have a Montessori setup at home for your child? Tell me in the comments! πŸ‘‡

#practicallife #selfcarestation #montessoriathome #montessoripracticallife #montessorimom #montessoritoddler #preschoolathome #deltachildren #pottytraining #pottylearning #childdevelopment #montessorispaces #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #learningthroughplay #homeschoolpreschool #childledlearning #nubyusa #earlyyears #smallspaceliving #montessoriinspired #toddleractivity #practicallifeskills #montessoriactivity #playandlearntoday #tinyliving #momblogger
π”Έπ•π•π•–π•π•¦π•šπ•’! ℍ𝕖 π•šπ•€ π”Έπ•π•π•–π•π•¦π•šπ•’! ℍ𝕖 π•šπ•€ π•£π•šπ•€π•–π•Ÿ!

It’s always quite the effort to take a family picture, but even harder when you need to use a tripod! 🀣 This is the best we could do! πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ€ͺ

#heisrisen #alleluia #largefamily #bigfamily #5kids #momof5 #momsofinstagram #momsofig #homemaker #homeschoolfamily #blessedbeyondmeasure #blessedisshe #bigfamilylife #largefamilylife #largefamilymom #giftsfromgod
β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, the β€œUnless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.”
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

β€œHe himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter‬ ‭2:24‬ 

Let us not forget the significance of Good Friday. For on this day, Jesus was thinking about YOU! 
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#holyweek #jesuschrist #churchathome #goodfriday #heisrisen ⁣#passionweek #lent #prayers #fasting #almsgiving #lentenseason #livingliturgically #40daysofprayer #40daysoflent #theologyofhome #christianhomemaker #domesticchurch #goodfridayvibes #homealtar #christiandecor #passionofthechrist #passionofchrist
Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your Want this to be the best Easter ever?!!! Grab your child the @bentleytrike while it’s still 20% off and they can enjoy it all summer long!!!!! 

Use the code EASTER20 to save 20% off this week!!

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Order it today and get it in 2-7 business days with free shipping!!! Act fast! πŸ’ƒπŸΌ 

What are you waiting for?! β˜€οΈπŸš΄πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#bentleytrike #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #springvibes #outdoortoys #toddlerlife #toddleractivities #toddlermom #momsofinstagram #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #outdoorliving #kidswhoexplore #adventurefamily
We are already dreaming about going back to @story We are already dreaming about going back to @storylandnh! πŸ₯³πŸ€©

Last year we took our @wonderfoldwagon and it was a total game changer with five kids! (Especially our autistic son!) It made trucking all of our children around the theme park 100 times easier. 

I’m so glad I got the four seater wagon despite some people saying it would be too big. It has room for absolutely everything we need to take with us including a cooler full of food for our family of seven. 

I can’t wait to see all of the fun adventures we will have this summer with our Wonderful Wagon. 

Use The link in our profile to purchase your Wonderfold Wagon and use discount code BALLARD to save! πŸ’° 

#storylandnh #wonderfoldwagon #wonderfoldlife #wonderfoldfamily #largefamily #bigfamily #momof5 #autismmom #autismmoms #newhampshire #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodmoments #wagonlife
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