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FelAndJon
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Felice (aka LuckyBride2004)

Crib question

Does your baby's crib have a side that come down or is it stationary sides?
What do you like about the crib? My nephews are a bit older but my sister doesn't understand how anyone could buy a crib where one of the sides doesn't go down. I just like the look of the stationary ones better but I am afraid that when the mattress is at the lowest point, I won't be able to put a sleeping baby down in it!

Posted 3/3/06 8:19 AM
 
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Bxgell2
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Re: Crib question

I have the crib where one of the sides goes down, and I can't tell you how thankful I am that we bought it. You have no idea how important it will be when you have your baby to be able to put him/her down to sleep gently without waking him/her! I think it all depends on your height - I'm 5'4 and honestly, I find it very difficult to put Alex in her crib when both sides are up and inevitably she wakes up everytime I try to put her down that way Chat Icon

Posted 3/3/06 8:26 AM
 

Marcie
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Re: Crib question

I went through the same thing when I was looking for a crib.

Go to one of the stores that have both - find someone that is willing to help you - and have them move the mattress for you on a stationary side.

Posted 3/3/06 8:47 AM
 

jcndd
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Re: Crib question

One side comes down on ours and I haven't had to put it up yet...it's so easy to just lean in and lay him down or play with him while he's in there or change him. I found when I was shopping that the stationary ones are usually nicer looking but I think the movable ones are more practical
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Posted 3/3/06 8:58 AM
 

FelAndJon
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Re: Crib question

THank you both! I am 5'2" and my concern is exactly what Beth just described!
Marcie, great advice about testing them out.
Anyone with a stationary side crib that LOVES it and has no problems?

My big problem is that I just like the way they look better! Chat Icon I know, that won't matter eventually but it does now!

Posted 3/3/06 8:59 AM
 

Bxgell2
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Re: Crib question

Posted by FelAndJon
My big problem is that I just like the way they look better! Chat Icon I know, that won't matter eventually but it does now!



TRUST ME, I was the same way. I put sooooo much effort into my nursery and wanted everything to look just so. I hated the look of the cribs that weren't stationary but against my wishes I listened to DH (for once Chat Icon Chat Icon ). I promise you, when baby comes out, this will be the very least of your concerns and probably one of the BIGGEST concerns will be about getting baby to sleep soundly!

Posted 3/3/06 9:10 AM
 

FelAndJon
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Felice (aka LuckyBride2004)

Re: Crib question

Posted by Bxgell2

Posted by FelAndJon
My big problem is that I just like the way they look better! Chat Icon I know, that won't matter eventually but it does now!



TRUST ME, I was the same way. I put sooooo much effort into my nursery and wanted everything to look just so. I hated the look of the cribs that weren't stationary but against my wishes I listened to DH (for once Chat Icon Chat Icon ). I promise you, when baby comes out, this will be the very least of your concerns and probably one of the BIGGEST concerns will be about getting baby to sleep soundly!



Chat Icon Again, thank you!
Also, can you use 1 hand to put the side down or do you need 2 hands? What do you do if you are holding the baby?

Posted 3/3/06 9:12 AM
 

Marcie
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Re: Crib question

I am also 5'2" and I felt I was a little too short for the stationary side, so I went with a dropside.
The dropside, you can use one hand, at least with the one I bought. But putting the baby in it - the side should already be dropped since you had to drop it to take the baby out.

Posted 3/3/06 9:20 AM
 

FelAndJon
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Felice (aka LuckyBride2004)

Re: Crib question

Posted by Marcie

I am also 5'2" and I felt I was a little too short for the stationary side, so I went with a dropside.
The dropside, you can use one hand, at least with the one I bought. But putting the baby in it - the side should already be dropped since you had to drop it to take the baby out.



Ah! Good point Chat Icon
And this is why I come to the BTDT mommies!

Posted 3/3/06 9:23 AM
 
 

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