Is There a Way to Make a Drop Side Crib Safe to Use
by Bob
(Greenwood DE)
Is there a way to make a drop side crib safe to use? I bought a baby crib kit from Rockler Wood catalogue over twenty years for a drop side crib.
As of today, all of the hardware needed to assemble the crib has gone missing and after reading up on the drop side crib ban, I realize that I would need to rebuild the crib to bring it up to today's safety standards.
Check here to see the parts you need to build a sturdy, safe crib for your baby.
Can someone tell me is there a way to make a drop side crib safe to use or if I should start over?
Thank you for visiting Unique Baby Gear Ideas.
I share nursery projects and repair ideas for inspiration, but I’m not an authorized crib technician or manufacturer representative. Always verify part compatibility and safety standards before making repairs or modifications. For details, please read the full disclaimer.
Hi, I’m Jan — the creator of Unique Baby Gear Ideas. I love helping expecting parents discover nursery décor inspiration and creative photo shoot ideas that make every stage of pregnancy feel beautiful.
Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of parents choose safe, stylish nursery furniture through hands-on reviews and real-world testing.
The suggestions I share here come from years of hands-on experience styling nurseries, reviewing maternity gowns, and learning what makes each photo session shine.
All articles and images on Unique Baby Gear Ideas are personally reviewed and edited by Jan Bay. Modern creative tools may assist with design or drafting, but every final page reflects my own voice, experience, and editorial judgment.
Unique Baby Gear Ideas advises everyone to never use drop side baby cribs. It is illegal to buy, sell or use a drop side crib. If you own a drop side crib, please disassemble it and dispose of it at the local city or county waste dump.
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