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chelle
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Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
How the heck are you getting your DC in the crib if you've lowered the mattress? I haven't had to yet, but it's still a challenge to get DD into the crib after she's fallen alseep on me. I can't imagine what it's going to be like putting her in there when I have to drop the mattress!  I feel like I'm going to be dropping HER!
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Posted 12/17/07 8:06 AM  |
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nbc188
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
This is the exact reason why I didn't get one like that, even though I loved some of them. I'm short already and couldn't figure it out when I was shopping around!
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| Posted 12/17/07 8:12 AM |
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Stefanie
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
I just lean over, it wasn't that difficult for me...
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| Posted 12/17/07 8:31 AM |
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chelle
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
Posted by nbc188
This is the exact reason why I didn't get one like that, even though I loved some of them. I'm short already and couldn't figure it out when I was shopping around!
Me too  And now I think I'm regretting getting one!!  I thought I was going to be OK with it because I was practicing when we bought it, but now... I'mnot so sure, especially when we drop the mattress! 
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| Posted 12/17/07 8:39 AM |
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2kids2cats
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
I'm 5'8...otherwise I'd have issues.
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| Posted 12/17/07 8:40 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
DW and I are both around 5'6", and have never had a problem with either DC. We would rather stretch a bit to put DC down, then deal with the risk of having the side drop down unexpectedly (there have been recalls on cribs where this happens!  ).
We've never dropped either DC, they've never woken up when we put them down.
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| Posted 12/17/07 9:21 AM |
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nbc188
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
Well, I'm sure with practice with Bella you'll be able to master it eventually! Maybe when you lower the crib try practicing putting her in when she's awake and not ready for a nap, in case the transition isn't smooth and you need more practice 
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| Posted 12/17/07 9:23 AM |
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chelle
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
Posted by GoldenRod
We would rather stretch a bit to put DC down, then deal with the risk of having the side drop down unexpectedly (there have been recalls on cribs where this happens! ).
Initially why I bought one that didn't drop. I had this fear bigtime.
Guess I'll have to "Go Go Gadget" my arms a bit 
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| Posted 12/17/07 9:23 AM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
So far I haven't had any problems but you do bring up a good point.
I think that when we get to the point where my arms are too short - DH will have to take over 
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| Posted 12/17/07 9:24 AM |
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Belladonna219
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
I am 5'3 and I do not have any issues. The mattress is fully dropped at this point. You just stretch!
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| Posted 12/17/07 9:31 AM |
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mitabtrfly
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
I plan to use a step stool. Unfortunately DH didn't take mine or my mothers height into consideration when purchasing. Love her crib..but hate that part.
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| Posted 12/17/07 9:39 AM |
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Diane
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
Posted by Stefanie
I just lean over, it wasn't that difficult for me...
same here, because I am tall.
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| Posted 12/17/07 10:23 AM |
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drewsgirl
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
it wasnt a prob for me to put dd in with the mattress down..i will admit though i did kind of fall iover nto the crib when i tried to giveher a kiss while she was sleeping bc she was so far down...that i have problems with!
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| Posted 12/17/07 10:47 AM |
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babymakes3
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
We have a crib with a drop-side but we never use it.
I'm between 5'5" and 5'6" and I just reach a little to set her down.
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| Posted 12/17/07 11:01 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
I have no problems reaching, but I am 5' 8". And if it gets to a point when it gets to be a problem DH can take over!
I'd personally rather stretch than have a crib with a drop side. I am paranoid since my friend's 11 month old shook theirs loose & broke it
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| Posted 12/17/07 11:25 AM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
I'm around 5'6" and I have kind of lift myself up to lay him in there...sometimes he kind of bumps as he hits the mattress I never realized what a PIA the nice looking cribs can be
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| Posted 12/17/07 12:07 PM |
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Faithx2
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Re: Moms with cribs where the side railing does not drop...
Posted by Belladonna219
I am 5'3 and I do not have any issues. The mattress is fully dropped at this point. You just stretch!
Same here
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