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Crib Q&A

How do I know if the crib I'm buying meets the new tougher standards?

Ask if the crib meets "16 CFR 1219," the law for full-size cribs, or "16 CFR 1220," the law for those of nonstandard sizes. Don't trust simple labels that say cribs meet or exceed federal standards, as older and recalled cribs carried those labels.

Manufacturers must provide to retailers a certificate that states when and where samples of their cribs were tested. Stores aren't required to provide the certificates to shoppers, but federal regulators say anyone who wants proof should ask for them. Nancy Cowles, executive director of Kids In Danger, recommends that parents ask for proof in writing, rather than relying on a salesperson's assurances.

I'm short and really wanted a drop-side crib. Now that it's illegal to sell one, what should I do?

Manufacturers are making some models of fixed-side cribs where the top rail is lower to the ground, so you don't have to break your back or be 6 feet tall to easily set down a sleeping baby. These are sometimes called "low profile" cribs.

I'm an expectant parent and can't afford a new crib. My neighbor is offering me her son's crib. Why shouldn't I take it?

Second-hand cribs can be deadly, especially if the assembly directions or the original hardware is lost. Retailers, including Walmart and Babies 'R' Us, are offering models for less than $100, and many of them convert to toddler beds. There are ways to shave that amount from your nursery budget, such as by opting for a fitted crib sheet - often less than $10 - rather than a far more expensive bedding set that includes bumper pads and a quilt, both of which safety advocates say you should avoid anyway. You also don't need a changing table. Some families find it easier to change a baby on the floor.

Are cribs more expensive now?

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association said it costs about 10 percent more for materials to make a crib under the new rules, but many stores still are offering affordable models.

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