http://consumerist.com/2010/06/video-why-can-drop-side-cribs-be-so-dangerous.html
0:05 What is a drop-side crib? 0:07 A drop-side is a movable side of
the crib that gives mom, dad, 0:11 grandmom or any caregiver easier
access to the inside of the crib. 0:15 A traditional drop-side slides
up and down.
0:18 Are all drop-side cribs bad? 0:21 Not necessarily. 0:22 CPSC only
hears about cribs with problems, not the ones that are fine. 0:26 On
the whole, a drop-side crib has a tendency to be less structurally
sound 0:30 than an identical fixed sided crib and thus it is more
susceptible to problems from use, 0:36 being moved, storage and
assembly.
0:38 How can I tell whether my crib is safe for my baby? 0:41 Every
time you change the sheets, check that all visible hardware - every
bolt, screw, 0:46 track and clamp - is securely in place. 0:50 Make
sure the drop-side is on its track and functions well. 0:53 With the
mattress out of the crib, wiggle the crib to see how tight all the
joints are. 0:59 If the crib remains wobbly after tightening all
hardware, 1:02 look for loose wood-to-wood joints that may be causing
the problem. 1:07 Stop using the crib if loose wood-to-wood joints are
found 1:10 or if you cannot fully tighten any screw. 1:14 Also, if one
side of your crib is loose, do NOT push the loose side 1:18 against a
wall and continue to use the crib. 1:20 The wall, along with a loose
side, can create a space 1:23 in which a child can get caught and
smother.
1:26 What are immobilizers? 1:28 Should I use one? 1:30 Immobilizers
are protective devices that stop drop sides from moving up, down and
outwards. 1:36 If your manufacturer makes an immobilizer specifically
for your crib, 1:40 CPSC staff recommends that you get one and install
it on your crib. 1:44 Only use immobilizers on cribs that don't have
missing or broken hardware. 1:48 These devices protect your crib's
hardware and limit movement so that a child can't get stuck 1:53
between the dropside and the rest of the crib.
1:54 Can't I just fix my crib myself? 1:59 Do NOT try to fix your
crib. 2:01 Do-it-yourself crib repair can be very dangerous and the
results can be deadly. 2:06 Infants and toddlers have died in cribs
with makeshift repairs. 2:09 Untested screws can loosen and all kinds
of tape, wire, and zip ties stretch -- 2:14 no matter how tight they
may be at first.
2:17 My crib has a drop side but I don't use it. 2:21 Do I still need
to check my crib? 2:23 Yes, you should always do regular checks on
your crib to make sure 2:27t hat components are tight and not broken.
2:30 Parts can still break or become loose, even if the drop side is
not used. 2:34 My crib has broken or missing pieces.
2:36 Now what? Stop using the crib and contact the manufacturer and
report the problem to the CPSC.
2:42 Stop using my crib? 2:44 So where do I put my baby to sleep? 2:47
If your baby is less than six months old and is not yet able to push
up on their hands 2:51 and knees, you can put your baby in a bassinet.
2:54 If your child is older, you can use a play yard. 2:57 If you
believe your child is too big or able to climb out of a play yard,
3:00 use a mattress on the floor or a toddler bed.
3:03 Final Screen: Look for crib recalls @
http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/cribs.aspx
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