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 | One mom recently commented, "I'm not big on baby showers for second babies, but now that everything I own has been recalled, I'm reconsidering." It's easy to understand that frustration, since seven crib manufacturers announced recalls this week, affecting more than 2 million cribs. Most are drop-side cribs, but there are a few fixed side cribs included, too. | |
Budget Cribs Under $200
I know a few parents who are tired of trying to deal with repair kits and recalled cribs, so they're simply buying a new crib. While I can't guarantee that these cribs will never be recalled, they're all fixed side cribs, so the lack of moving parts should help them stay sturdy over time. Best of all, they're under $250, so the new crib won't break the bank.
| The Crib is Recalled. Now What?
Many parents are frustrated by crib recalls, because they must find an alternate sleeping location for baby until the crib can be fixed or replaced. Sometimes it takes weeks for a repair kit to arrive. Here's the lowdown on crib recalls to get you through the process as painlessly as possible.
| Drop-Side Crib Safety Issues
Changing industry safety standards mean drop-side cribs are on the way out in terms of manufacturing. However, if you already have a drop-side crib, it's good to be aware of potential safety issues that can arise as the crib ages. Historically, drop-side cribs have been less sturdy over time than fixed side cribs.
| Evenflo Drop-Side Cribs Recall
Evenflo's crib recall is the largest of those announced this week, affecting about 750,000 cribs. The popular Jenny Lind style crib is the focus of the recall. While you're checking your crib for this recall, be aware that there's a secondary repair kit needed for the mattress support on some Evenflo crib models.
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