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- It’s tempting to purchase a used crib from a tag sale or to accept one from kindhearted family or friends whose children have grown up, but Willows Pediatrics recommends avoiding cribs that are more than 10 years old
- (This means avoiding them at home, and also at day care centers and grandma’s house too!)
Consequently, Do baby cribs have expiration dates? Although cribs don’t technically expire (unlike car seats, which have an expiration date printed on them, according to Parenting), safety regulations do change and recalls occasionally happen, as well
What can you do with old cribs? Below are 21 things you can do with an old crib including create new furniture and even organize with crib rails
Organizers
- Plate rack
- Magazine rack
- Wall hanging
- Jewelry organizer
- Fabric organizer
- Craft organizer
- Book shelf
Besides Is it safe to use a used crib? If possible, avoid buying or accepting a used secondhand crib While someone offering you a crib is generous and well-meaning, it may not be the best option for the safety of your child The simple truth is that a used crib can be hazardous Older cribs might not comply with current safety regulations
Why are drop side cribs banned? The CPSC, the government’s top regulator of children’s products, says cribs with drop-down sides have hidden hazards that can cause strangulation or suffocation
How many years can you use a crib?
In general, most toddlers make the move from a crib to a bed between the age of 18 months and 3 years old This wide age range means there are a few factors to consider before making the change
Are old cribs illegal?
Cribs manufactured before July 23, 2010, don’t meet new standards set by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and are illegal to resell or donate Parents who want to get rid of their old cribs should disassemble them before disposing of them, the CPSC said
Can you reuse cribs?
Cribs can be reused with a few important precautions If your kids will be close in age, then a crib used previously by an older child may be perfectly acceptable However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission cribs does not recommend using a crib older than 10 years
How do you refurbish a crib?
Here are the steps for painting the crib:
- Lightly sand the crib
- Apply a primer to the crib
- Allow the primer to dry thoroughly
- Consider lightly sanding again with fine sandpaper
- Begin painting the crib
- Paint a second coat
- Dry once more before use
Do baby cribs expire?
Do not use cribs older than 10 years or broken or modified cribs Infants can strangle to death if their bodies pass through gaps between loose components or broken slats while their heads remain entrapped Set up play yards properly according to manufacturers’ directions
Are all drop side cribs illegal?
The CPSC’s board voted unanimously to ban the drop-side cribs, which have been under scrutiny for many years They have always been popular because the drop-side moves up and down and allows parents to lift infants from the cribs with ease Drop-side cribs have been recalled by the millions