Are 10 year old cribs safe?
Are 10 year old cribs safe?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends against using a secondhand crib. If you do, they recommend not using a crib that is more than 10 years old. Also, cribs that have been assembled, disassembled and reassembled over time may have worn out hardware, which can loosen, making the crib unsafe.
What is the safest crib brand?
Safest Baby Cribs
- Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib.
- Graco Benton 5-in-1 Convertible Crib.
- DaVinci Jenny Lind Convertible Crib.
- Union 3-in-1 Convertible Crib.
- Pottery Barn Kids Kendall Crib.
- IKEA Gulliver Crib.
- IKEA Sniglar Crib.
- Alma Mini Solid Wood Crib.
How do you check if a product has been recalled?
Before you buy a product, especially for a child, find out if the manufacturer has recalled it. Visit these websites to find the latest on safety recalls: Recalls.gov lists recalls from federal agencies. Sign up for free email notifications on recalls.
Can I give away a drop-side crib?
Dropside cribs can no longer be sold or donated under new federal consumer protection rules. The new rules prohibit drop-side cribs, which have been linked to several deaths when infants got stuck. Crib slats also will have to be stronger and crib hardware and mattress supports will have to be more durable.
When should you replace a crib mattress?
Most are designed to last about five years, though some say longer. Keep the five-year rule in mind and decrease if the bed lived a hard life, and increase it if you’ve been proactive with care.
Do Product Recalls expire?
Most of us have seen or received a product recall notice at one time or another. However, most product recalls have no expiration date and will still apply even if you do not learn about a particular recall until several years after it was issued.
