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Advice Needed About Cribs - Non Convertible
Asked by P.L. from New York
on July 7, 2008
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Hi - My crib was recalled recently. It is taking a long time to get the voucher to get a new one and so my 6 month old is back in the co-sleeper. Do you have a crib ...
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- My 2 year old daughter has a crib that we purchased from K-Mart...it's great. I have not had any trouble with it. Nanc
- i bought Storkcraft through JC Penney. it was inexpensive and shipping costs were reasonable. my son who just turned 3 is still in it and seems sturdy still, but he wa...
- I highly recommend going to Bellini. Our crib is from there and we are now using it for our second child and its condition is as good as the day we brought it home. ...
Recalled Crib Nightmare
Asked by A.G. from Boca Raton
on May 25, 2011
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When my son was already 2 we found out that his crib was part of the Jardine crib recall. The slats could potentially break but his crib was solid and sound and we co...
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- Sorry, but a "recalled crib nightmare," as you called your post, would apply if a child had been injured or killed by a crib. This isn't a nightmare, it's an annoyance...
- just go buy new hardware for your original crib..... Try a specialty store like "Fastenal" if they don't carry it they can probably refer you to somewhere that can...
- 50 years of babies survived drop side cribs. We have gone nuts in making things so uber-impossible to get hurt ont. Yikes when I think of the bunk beds we slept in a...
Help with 4 Month Old Sleeping
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on November 2, 2008
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I'm having trouble getting my 4 month old son to sleep thought the night. I have been trying for a month now with no luck. My son and daughter are going to share a roo...
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- You might need to keep feeding him in the night for 2 more months when he is more ready to sleep through the night. Hang in there!
- K., I hate to tell you this but your son shouldn't be sleeping thru the night yet. Be happy it's only once a night that he wakes up. At 4 months my daughter got u...
- He probably still needs to eat. At this point, I'd suggest just getting up, quickly feeding him, and getting him back to bed. 3-4 months is too little to CIO, especi...
Question Regarding Crib Recall
Asked by S.A. from Milwaukee
on May 6, 2009
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Hi Moms, I just have a quick question. The model crib that we bought for our daughter has just been recalled within the past few days. I sent my info via the internet ...
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- Call the store that you purchased the crib from. If there is a recall you should be able to return the crib and get a new one. Also if you have a pack n play your ...
- Not much advice...just a good luck! This happened to my sister and it tooks MONTHS upon MONTHS, and many different phone calls to the company before she got her vouche...
- Do you have a pack and play?
Short Stature and Non-drop-side cribs--Need Advice!
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on November 26, 2009
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I was just about to get a new crib for my six-month-old son. He's been in a bassinet so far, but is rapidly outgrowing it. With my older son we've LOVED our drop-sid...
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- Hi S., How about just putting a strong sturdy step stool next to the crib so that you can be about 5'8" or so. I am 5'8" and I have troble on occasion. It's not so ...
- What about a step stool? Seems like a simple solution... We have a fixed side crib and I am 5'4". I haven't had any problems, but we're still on the highest crib se...
- I currently have a drop side crib, actually the one that was recalled as well. I'm only 5ft and I've never had any problem reaching my son and I NEVER use the drop sid...
Drop-side Cribs
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on December 21, 2010
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I see drop-side cribs have been officially banned by the CPSC and as of June can no longer be produced or sold. I have a drop-side crib and used it for my first child...
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- Dont try to resell it. My auntie sold her used drop side crib, and the purchaser is now trying to sue her because the crib fell apart when her baby was in it. Her baby...
- as far as the not being able to reach into a crib that is not a drop side - people need to look at the new cribs out there. they are made so that this isnt an issue. t...
- Your question just reminded me to order the replacement parts to convert our crib into one that does not drop.... Thanks!! Go to the website of the company that made y...
Crib/Toddler Bed vs Twin Bed with Side Rails for 18 Month Old
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on August 14, 2008
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Hello,
My son is almost 18 months old, and he just started to walk last month. We are due with our second son in 7 weeks and trying to decide what to do with our fir...
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- We used the toddler bed. The big thing for us was that we didn't want him to become dependant on bed rails in a regular size bed. This way it's a transition from cri...
- I would make the change as soon as possible. A new baby, new room and a new bed and seeing his crib go to the new baby might be too much all at once. Let him know wh...
- my kids were 20 months apart. i barrowed another crib for the new baby.(or you can buy one cheap on craigs list or a mom to mom sale) you dont want him to think the ba...
Seeking Advice About Cloth Diapering
Asked by L.K. from Columbus
on February 16, 2007
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I am going to try the cloth diapering thing with my new baby in April and was wondering if anyone has any advice or do's and don'ts. I also would like to try my hand a...
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- We use cloth diapers and the bummi whisper wraps. They have been working great and actually smell less gross than disposable. That was a pleasent suprise for us! We al...
- Also, if you're interested, Toys R Us and Babies R Us make cloth diaper liners. My daughter goes to daycare, so the only time I use cloth diapers are when she has a re...
- L., I went this route, too. It's work. Lots and LOTS of work, but it's worth it. You save tons of money! I wouldn't try to make your own diapers because there ar...
Transfer from Crib to Toddler Bed
Asked by B.O. from San Francisco
on April 30, 2009
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My daughter is a little over 2 yrs old and still in her crib. She likes to climb in but I am scared she will try to climb out and hurt herself. My husband and I put ...
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- I say if it ain't broke don't fix it. You'll look back when she's 10 and say what was the rush to put her in her big crib. I think putting them in the big bed crib is ...
- I've read guidelines that suggest age 3 is a good time to transition to a bed. Unless you've have a baby on the way who needs the crib this is a battle you don't need...
- Try a count-down, make it fun, and then have the crib disappear. If she likes being a "big girl", focus on that. If she needs a new bed toy to help her adjust, tell ...
Crib Suggestions
Asked by V.L. from New York
on July 13, 2009
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Hi Mom's -
I am looking to purchase a new crib for my daughter. She is 9 weeks old and has been sleeping in a basinnet until now. Anything in particular I need to...
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- I just want to mention that polyurethane is a pretty dangerous, awful material. I would avoid it for your mattress. Polyethelyene is a much more inert and save mater...
- We love the lollipop crib, but it might not be what you need. It's lower in height, good for short people like me, but also for when you turn it into a toddler bed. It...
- About all I can say is get a new crib if you can so you know the bars are close enough together to be safe for your daughter. I do suggest you get a convertible cr...
