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We are expecting our first baby, May 1, and we are choosing a crib. We have seen several models that convert to a toddler bed and then a full-size adult bed with headboard and footboard.

The drawback is that these convertible cribs do not have a "drop" side. In other words, the side of the drib does not move and cannot be raised or lowered to take the baby in and out. The saleswoman didn't think this was a problem, but I have no idea? There are three matress settings so the matress height on the crib is adjustable.

I like the idea of the convertible crib. Will it be hard to take baby in and out? what do you think?

PS we plan on using a basinette for the first three months anyway.

2007-01-22 04:21:15 · 6 answers · asked by EmLa 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

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If i was answering this question 6 months ago, I would say that it doesn't really matter if the side drops. I am pretty short (5'2") and up until recently, had no problems not lowering the sides. HOWEVER, I am now 5 months pregnant, and my daughter is 19 months old. I have to lower the sides (my crib happens to have the feature) in order to put my daughter in the crib without hurting my belly. That is the only reason I can think of why it would matter. A suggestion: take a baby doll (or purse, or pillow) with you when you check out the cribs and try lowering it into the crib when the matress is all the way down, so you can see how it suits you!
Good luck!

2007-01-22 04:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer H 2 · 0 0

We went to a baby furniture store and pretended to put a baby in a crib and then get the baby back out. I found it's hard on my back to use a crib that's side can't be lowered. As your baby grows, you will lower the mattress. If your baby needs to be picked up, that's a lot of weight that you're lifting with your back. A separate toddler bed is pretty inexpensive and will be several years before you need a big boy/big girl bed..

2007-01-22 12:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by zsmom 3 · 0 1

get the convertible crib the drop down side one s not necessary, we got one only because the convertable ones wernt in stock :( Extend your search for a drop down convertible one . the Drop down puts less strain on ur back
A basinette s not iimportand either save your money for diapers ;) or put it towards a good crib/bed
Good Luck

2007-01-22 12:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ati 3 · 0 0

I am very short and have a crib that doesn't have a drop side. I like it very much as my daughter is rough on stuff and would have probably figured out how to lower it and get out by now if we had a drop. (She's 20 months old)

2007-01-22 12:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 0 0

I don't think I ever dropped down the side of my crib. We just adjusted the height of the mattress. Once they see you they stand up anyway.

2007-01-22 12:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by applecrisp 6 · 0 0

I NEVER used the drop side on my crib. for one thing if they are sleeping already and you go to raise or lower it, it wakes them up.

2007-01-22 12:31:05 · answer #6 · answered by Mina222 5 · 0 0

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