Division of Child Care Services
New Law Drop-side Crib
Effective October 28th, 2010, NYS enacted a new law that bans the sale of all drop- side cribs. Drop-side cribs have plastic hardware that can break, deform, or parts can become missing. In addition, the drop-side can be installed upside-down, which can result in broken or disengaged plastic parts. All of these problems can cause the drop-side to detach in one or more corners. When the drop-side detaches, it creates space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. The bodies of infants and toddlers can become entrapped in the space which can lead to suffocation. Complete detachment of drop-sides can lead to falls from the crib. The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using all recalled cribs. A list of recalled cribs is posted at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/prod.aspx. If you have a recalled crib, we urge you to get in touch with the manufacturer who will supply you with a free repair kit. Do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit. Please check your drop side crib(s) for safety upon every use. Click here for a Crib Safety Guide for Parents and Caregivers provided by the NYS Consumer Protection Board.
