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Baby Products Baby Products Newborns Infants 3-12 Mos. Toddlers 1-4 Yrs. From Heather Corley, your Guide to Baby Products Millions of cribs have been recalled in the last 5 years, and those recalls already have parents wondering if baby's safe sleeping spot is really all that safe. Add the manufacturing ban on drop-side cribs and a recent study that indicates a need for safer crib designs, and it's hard to know where to put baby to sleep tonight! Do you have ideas for how to make cribs safer? Study Shows Need for Crib Safety Improvements This study, which is in the latest issue of Pediatrics, shows that 26 kids per day go to the ER with injuries they sustained while in or around a crib. Falling out of the crib accounted for many of those injuries. If so many kids fall out of cribs, what can we do to prevent that from happening? Is Your Antique Crib Safe? A family heirloom crib or a sweet antique model can be the showpiece of your baby's nursery. If the crib doesn't meet modern safety standards, though, you may want to reconsider. See More About:  baby cribs  baby safety tips  Why So Many Crib Recalls? Changing safety standards account for some crib recalls, but there's more to the recent recalls. Learn why so many cribs have been recalled lately and what to do if yours ends up on the list. See More About:  crib safety  crib recalls  drop-side cribs Ikea Recalls 26,000 Cribs This new recall covers the Ikea Sniglar fixed-side crib. The mattress support can collapse, which could allow entrapment or strangulation. Baby Products Ads Cribs for Baby Crib Beds Kalani Crib Baby Furniture Baby Nursery Featured Articles 500,000 Bassinets Recalled Baby Monitor Cord Safety Tips How Do You Save Money On Diapers? Join the March Blog Carnival: Music & Kids Toddler Toothbrushing Tips Share Your Photos for Wordless Wednesday   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Heather Corley Baby Products Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Baby Products newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Basic Baby Needs Checklist What to Buy When You're Having a Baby All About Baby Car Seats First Birthday Gifts Current Baby Products Recalls Advertisement