Drop Rail Cribs - Are They Safe?

The idea of a drop rail crib sounds good in theory, but in practice it is just not a very good idea at all. For one thing, it is just really not all that difficult to reach down and get your baby out of the crib. I suppose if the parents are not very tall it may make a slight difference, however almost all cribs come with a mattress adjustment where you can move the entire mattress platform up or down to raise the height at which your baby sleeps. This is not only safer for your baby, it is also better on your back. Having a drop down side rail on your crib is a serious hazard to your baby and in some cases has caused infant death! If you think about it for even a moment you will understand how easily this can happen. Most drop down rail crib systems utilize some form of plastic sliding mechanism and usually a simple plastic tab that locks the rail into its uppermost raised position. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that plastic is flexible and not very sturdy.

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Imagine if your small child starts squirming around in his or her crib in the middle of the night and ends up putting their arm through the side rail and the side rail (which is held up by that little plastic tab) slides down and traps your baby's arm between the mattress and the top of the rail. This may not sound like a death sentence, however imagine now that your baby's face is buried into the mattress, a stuffed animal or a pillow when this happens and the outcome starts becoming a little more gruesome. Very small children are simply not capable of lifting the rail, or pulling themselves loose from their trapped position. In that struggle to get loose they would become tired and eventually fall asleep with their face buried into the pillow or stuffed animal and suffocate.

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It is a terrible thing to even think about, and it is very hard to write about as well. I do so however, to try and make parents understand the real danger in drop rail cribs and hopefully convince them to purchase a crib without a drop rail. There are many options available on the market that do not even offer a drop rail system because the manufacturer understands the dangers. Believe it or not these cribs do cost a little bit more, but they are usually built to last for ages and would make a great family heirloom to pass on for generations to come. The reason they cost a little more, and the reason they last so long is because they are real furniture with no plastic or other movable parts.

As a parent myself, I can tell you that most parents never actually use the drop rail system anyway, so there is really no point in taking the risk on a feature that you are unlikely to benefit from at all.

Drop Rail Cribs - Are They Safe?
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Included Items: DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Wood Baby Crib w, Toddler Rail in Cherry (Quantity: 1 Included ). DaVinci Kalani Pine Wood 3-Drawer Changing Table in Cherry (Quantity: 1 Included ). Kalani is cool and confident. It's DaVinci at its best. With first class engineering, the Kalani Convertible Crib gives you a lifetime of style. In a few simple conversions, your crib becomes a toddler bed or a daybed. With wooden bed rails, it becomes a full-sized bed! It's Cool. It's Kalani. Features: Metal mattresss support that can be adjusted to 4 levels to adjust to your growing baby Toddler guard rail kit included to easily convert crib to toddler bed for extended use Footboard and headboard included to convert to full size (full size rails M4799 sold separately) Stationary side crib with no moving parts Lead and phthalate safe Non-toxic finish Made of solid New Zealand Pine wood from sustainable forests JPMA certified 1 year warranty Features: Product Dimensions: 42"H x 35"W x 54.375"D Assembled Weight: 58 lbs. Change baby with the cool Kalani. Engineered with three drawers and an included changer pad, it's got just extra space and comfort you need for baby's things. This beautifully matched pine wood Kalani 3 drawer changer is the perfect match for those who want to have a complete nursery without taking up much of your space. Includes a waterproof changing pad with safety strap. The unit has solid pine legs, drawer fronts and drawer sides. Compliments the Kalani or Anastasia cribs for that perfect nursery. Features: Kalani 3-drawer changer is the perfect solution for those who want to complete the nursery but who lack the space to have both a changer and a dresser Comes with a 1" waterproof changing pad and safety strap Features 3 drawers for great storage space and changing station on top for convenience. Drawers glide on metal hardware fo



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M6801W The Mercer 3-in-1 Convertible Crib has a modern and contemporary look in all White. This babyletto crib is designed to grow with baby as it can be turned from a crib, into a toddler bed, and later on into a day bed. The Mercer Convertible Crib can be adjusted to four different mattress heights and has bottom drawers for extra storage space. This modern crib will look great in any nursery. Features: -Modern and contemporary look in all white-Convertible design: can be used as a crib, toddler bed, and daybed -Toddler rail included -Bottom drawer for extra storage space -Mattress can be adjusted to 4 heights Please Note: All Assembled babyletto Products are Non-Returnable This Crib is approved for use in the United States.



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Included Items: DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Wood Baby Crib w, Toddler Rail in White (Quantity: 1 Included ). DaVinci Full,Twin Size Bed Rails White Pine (Quantity: 1 Included ). This 4 in 1 design is an investment in furniture that will last your child well into teen years. Start your baby in a convertible crib, and you 8217;ll also have a toddler bed, day bed, and twin bed, all with a few simple changes. DaVinci 8217;s convertible wood cribs are known for sturdy construction and lasting style. For a bold look in a modern nursery, choose the Kalani crib, ideal for a boy or a girl. Features: Metal mattress support that can be adjusted to 4 levels to fit to your growing baby Toddler guard rail kit included to easily convert crib to toddler bed Footboard and headboard included to convert to full size (full size rails M4799 sold separately) Stationary side crib with no moving parts Lead and phthalate safe Non-toxic finish Made of solid New Zealand Pine wood from sustainable forests JPMA certified 1 year warranty Specifications: Product Dimensions: 42"H x 35"W x 54.25"D Assembled Weight: 55.5 lbs.This full,twin size conversion rail kit can be used to convert your Emily, Kalani, or Richmond crib into a full size bed or the Emily or Kalani Mini Crib into a twin size bed. Very easy to assemble in minutes and you will have extended the useful life of your DaVinci crib for many more enjoyable years to come. Non-toxic finish. Made of New Zealand Pine wood from sustainable forests. Measures 76.625"L x 1.75"W x 4.75"H. Features: Easily converts your Emily, Kalani, or Richmond crib into a full size bed or the Emily or Kalani Mini Crib into a twin size bed Lead and phthalate safe Non-toxic finish Extend the useful life of DaVinci cribs well into your child's teenage years Made of solid New Zealand Pine wood from sustainable forests Measures 76.625"L x 1.75"W x 4.75"H 1 year warranty



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M5598W Kalani is cool and confident. It's DaVinci at its best. With first class engineering, the Kalani Mini Crib gives baby years of sweet serenity in a smaller package. In one simple conversion, this mini crib becomes a twin bed for when baby's all grown up. It's Cool. It's Kalani. Features: -Made of solid New Zealand Pine wood from sustainable forests. -Non-toxic finish. -JPMA Certifed. -1-year limited warranty . -Mattress support that can be adjusted to 4 levels to adjust to your grwoing baby. -Included 1'' waterproof pad. -Can be converted to twin size bed win optional conversion rail . -Weight Limit: 35 lbs.-This is a NON-Drop Side crib.



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