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Legal Disclaimer What you should know about drop-side cribs? A drop-side crib is built so that at least one side slides up and down (hence the “drop” in the name), so that a parent can access their baby without reaching so far over the side. Unfortunately, the feature that made drop-side cribs so convenient for parents also inadvertently made them dangerous for babies. In various documented instances, the dropping functionality created a small open space between the mattress and side of the crib. Tragically, there were instances in which a baby slipped into this inadvertent gap, became trapped, and was either strangled or suffocated. Within the course of 9 years, 32 infant deaths were reported — and many more close-call incidents — all involving a malfunction in drop-side cribs. This type of space-creating detachment can happen for various reasons. That said, it typically involves older cribs that have gotten a lot of use and suffered some wear and tear along the way. Worn down or broken drop-side hardware has also been shown to cause one side of the crib to disconnect from its corners, creating a gap that a baby could get wedged into. If a crib has been improperly put together or taken apart and reassembled multiple times, the risk of this tragic outcome is multiplied. Missing pieces and/or loose hardware are other dangerous red flags. Over time, wood can become distorted, hardware can warp or break, and glue can lose its adhesiveness. Check your crib — even if it’s a stationary side model — and check it often to make sure that everything is standing, solid, and functioning as intended.