Crib: Infant
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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...
Seeking Advice on Cribs
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on March 4, 2009
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Hi Moms! Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the cribs from the Gap. I like the way they look, but haven't heard any reviews. Or, does anyone have a cr...
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- A., The Gap sells Baby Items from other makers like Stokke, Baby Bjorn and others. So, check out the crib you want and then look it up on-line. I purchased a con...
- I have no experience with cribs from the Gap, and you should certainly check out cribs in person. I have the Babi Italia convertible crib (all the way to a full size ...
- Hi A., While I haven't actually used my crip just yet (baby due in April), after much research we purchased the Babi Italia crib from Babies 'R Us. It came highly ...
Are Double Cribs for Twins Necsessary?
Asked by J.D. from New York
on February 21, 2008
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hello all ...Thanks to everyone who gave me advice on my last request.. :) now i am wondering about double cribs for twins ???/ are they necessary or just a waste of m...
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- Hi J., I just finished putting down my 7month old twins and YES, two cribs are necessary. At least they are for me. I have a son and daughter and they have VERY...
- i guess in the beginning you could get away with one crib, but after a few months there will be no room for them to roll over or move around. It will be necessary to ...
- Jan, there's a wonderful moms group called Manhattan Mothers of Twins Club. Of all the groups, this is the most supportive I have come across - full of helpful ideas ...
Seeking Advice on Cribs
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on January 23, 2008
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Hi. We're starting to look at nursery furniture and I was wondering if you had any advice as far as cribs go. Maybe some you definately love, some to stay away from,...
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- A great book to buy would be 'Baby Bargains' - the authors are all about penny pinching, but still using safe and high-quality products. They have an entire section d...
- I am not a fan of the convertible cribs. The conevertibles that I looked at did not have a rail that lowered (you will want the rail to lower since your baby will jus...
- Childcraft is a great brand as far as being quality made. I bought a childcraft crib used and it is still in just about perfect condition. They are not the cheapest,...
Twins Climbing Out of Cribs
Asked by D.W. from Dallas
on October 20, 2008
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Hi Everyone, I am looking for some suggestions to keep my twins in their cribs. They are 2 1/2 and last night they both started climbing out of their cribs and coming...
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- It's time for big kid beds. As for staying in bed (or crib) be consistent. Take them quietly and calmly back to their beds. You don't even need to talk to them, just...
- I definitely would not lock my children in their rooms. That just seems cruel to me.
- D., Consistency is going to be the key. Whether they stay in the cribs a little while longer or you get them beds. for safety sake, you may want to put the cribs ...
Twins from Cribs to Bed
Asked by K.F. from Salt Lake City
on October 14, 2008
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I am a mother of 3 year old twins... I am needing to switch them from cribs to big boy beds but I am scared what that entails. I am nervous that they will not sleep an...
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- I had boy/girl twins 9 years ago. I think we moved them to big kid beds even before the age of 3. Since they are sharing a room now, what are your expectations at bed ...
- At 3 years old, they should be able to understand a lot. So just talk to them about it. Make sure they understand that bedtime is still the same thing (make sure you k...
- I have two boys ages 5 and 3. While they aren't twins, they share a room. When my younger son turned 2 we transitioned him to the bottom bunk of our bunk beds. Our old...
Drop Side Cribs??
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on March 2, 2011
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Were all drop side cribs recalled? I have a 3 yo and a 14 month old, they both used the same drop side crib. My 14 month old still uses it. We've never had a problem w...
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- Courtney's post was interesting; I had not been under the impression that it was "outlawed", just recalled. Anyway, we have a drop side crib that both my boys used, a...
- Just to add my understanding of the situation. They are outlawed to the point that they can no longer be manufactured and sold by retailers. You also cannot personal...
- My granddaughters are using the bed that their mother used 32 years ago -- although we did replace some locking mechanism so they couldn't cut themselves if they happe...
Infant in Crib
Asked by C.S. from Wheeling
on July 23, 2010
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how do i get my 8 week old to sleep in his crib? at what age can i let him "cry it out"?
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- I have had great success with the Babywise system which just helps them to get on a feeding/napping schedule. All my 3 kids have been sleeping through the night in th...
- Babywise is dangerous! This method is harmful and the man who wrote it is a fraud. If you want good parenting advise read Dr. Sear. No 8 week old should be expected ...
- Our daughter wouldn't sleep in her crib either so when she was about 6 weeks old we purchased a Kohlcraft bassinet with a lighted up mobile that turned in a circle. S...
I Need Feedback on Convertible Cribs
Asked by D.S. from Los Angeles
on December 11, 2008
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Hi ladies, my fiance's daughter has requested a convertible crib as our gift to her. She picked out the specific one she wants (the brand is Tori) and I can only find...
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- I think you handled this well - very generous to offer to buy such a large item! I have a DaVinci convertible crib that we bought from amazon.com for about $250 w/ fr...
- Perhaps tell her you'll get her a pack n play until you can afford the crib you/she wants. Or wait til after Christmas when everything goes on sale. Everyone knows ...
- Honestly $600 is a lot of money to spend on a gift if you ask me. That's VERY generous of you. It's a tough time for all of us right now--most of us I think. Perhaps y...
Getting Twins to Sleep in Cribs
Asked by S.T. from Washington DC
on February 14, 2008
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My husband and I are currently sharing our Queen bed with our 7-month old twin girls. We desperately want to them to sleep in their own beds. We allow them to fall a...
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- Just do it! Put them in their own beds to start (don't let them fall asleep in your bed first) and then let them cry. They are ONLY 7 months old - they will adjust a...
- Perhaps having them together is contributing to the problem as one wakes the other. I'm with some of the other suggestions here, put them to bed in their own beds if t...
- I strongly suggust putting a piece of clothing in their beds so they can smell you and maybe rool up a blanket and when you place them in their beds put it right next ...
