After dozens of deaths, drop-side cribs outlawed

New standard requiring fixed sides would take effect in June
It’s the end of the traditional crib that has cradled millions of babies for generations.

The government outlawed drop-side cribs on Wednesday after the deaths of more than 30 infants and toddlers in the past decade and millions of recalls.

The new standard requiring cribs to have fixed sides would take effect in June. The move by CPSC would also prohibit hotels and childcare centers from using drop-sides, though those facilities would have a year to purchase new cribs.

‘These products are deadly’
In all, drop-side cribs have been blamed in the deaths of at least 32 infants and toddlers since 2000 and are suspected in another 14 infant fatalities. In the past five years, more than 9 million drop-side cribs have been recalled, including cribs from big-name companies such as Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp., and Pottery Barn Kids.

“These products are deadly, and this critically needed action will prevent further senseless deaths,” said New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who pushed legislation to get drop-side cribs off the market.

If you have a drop-side crib, get RID OF IT! It is not worth the risk!!!