Latest Baby Crib Recalls

Over the past few years I have noticed more baby crib recalls than ever before. I think this is largely the result of poor quality manufacturing practices of baby cribs. It seems that many cribs are just not as sturdy as they used to be.

As concerned parents we must be very cautious with the type of cribs we decide to purchase for our precious babies.

The lastest baby crib recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission include:

• July 2, 2009 - Simplicity Drop Side Cribs - 400,000 units
  reason: the crib mattress support bracket failures created risk of suffocation and entrapment

• January 13, 2009 - Stork Craft Baby Cribs - 535,000 units
  reason: dropside may detach - resulting in a space between the crib mattress and the dropside

• April 30, 2009 - Jardine Cribs - 400,000+ units
  reason: crib slats can break that may lead to entrapment/strangulation

• June 9, 2009 - Bonavita “Hudson” and Babi Italia “Pinehurst” Drop Side Cribs
  reason: spring pins may pop out detaching drop side from the crib

• June 9, 2009 - Bonavita “Cabana” Drop Side Cribs
  reason: crib slats can break resulting in a gap

For the complete list of recalled baby cribs by the CPSC, including other baby products, visit the CPSC Infant/Child Product Recalls (not including toys).

I was going through the quite extensive list and noticed that the number of baby product recalls has dramatically increased over the past decade. I don't know if this is the result of market growth or a decrease in baby products quality over the years.

Whatever the reasons, it seems we as parents need to be more diligent and informed than our parents were in the past.

Please remember: Even if there is no current recall for the baby crib that you are considering - do not buy it if you have any doubt whatsoever regarding its safety.