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nychickinMD
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DH's crib - is it safe?
My MIL kept DH's crib and offered it to us. I have not seen it but she said it's in fine condition, it just needs to be refinished b/c its wood.
Do you think a crib from 1976 is okay to use or have the safety standards changed that much? Where would I find out this information? I think it would be really cool to use it if we can.
Message edited 9/14/2007 7:41:57 AM.
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Calla
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
You should check the distance between the bars -- the rules on that have changed, but maybe they were narrow enough.
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| Posted 9/14/07 7:42 AM |
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AOMom
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
Consumer Reports recommends not using cribs that were purchased prior to 2000 b/c the safety regulations apparently significantly changed around that time.
That being said, we all survived in our cribs built long before that. If you're at all uncomfortable though, I wouldn't use it. Maybe she has his old dresser or something and then you could get a new crib?
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| Posted 9/14/07 7:49 AM |
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dpli
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
The also have mesh you can put over the bars to keep the baby from pushing through the slats.
I was just talking to DH about this. I understand the need for updated safety standards, but sometimes I think we get scared by too much. If the crib doesn't have any of the details that are now considered unsafe, I would consider using it. I am going to try to find a link for you.
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Message edited 9/14/2007 10:17:36 AM.
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
Cribs and carseats are the two things that they say not to get second-hand.
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| Posted 9/14/07 3:41 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
Probably not.
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| Posted 9/14/07 4:41 PM |
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twobabies
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
i would get a new crib. better safe then sorry. infact my dad offered me my old crib when my dd was born and i didnt use it.
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| Posted 9/14/07 5:06 PM |
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jellybean78
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
To be on the safe side I would buy a new crib...the regulations have changed alot since the 70's. Also, I would be concerned if the crib was painted because I don't think there were any lead paint regulations back then.
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| Posted 9/14/07 5:08 PM |
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dawnie
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
Posted by DancinBarefoot
Cribs and carseats are the two things that they say not to get second-hand.
I totally agree. The hardware may be warn where you can't see it which can be very dangerous also.
Message edited 9/15/2007 12:31:02 PM.
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| Posted 9/14/07 5:09 PM |
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MsG
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
Posted by dawnie
Posted by DancinBarefoot
Cribs and carseats are the two things that they say not to get second-hand.
I totally agree. The hardware may be warn where you do see it which can be very dangerous also.
I was thinking about the hardware too. Nails can rust, weaken. I just wouldn't take the chance.
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| Posted 9/14/07 5:58 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
If a beer can can fit through the slats, then it is no good. That is the test that Simmons suggested when I sold baby furniture.
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| Posted 9/14/07 6:35 PM |
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twicethefun
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Re: DH's crib - is it safe?
I would not use it.
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