With the recent crib recall by Stork Craft due to unsafe sides on drop-down cribs, many parents are wondering how and where to safely put their child to sleep until they can get repair parts for their crib.
Here are a few suggestions for possible sleeping arrangements:
Make a temporary crib from solid household items, such as a laundry basket or emptied drawer placed on the floor. To ensure the child's safety, don't put any soft padding or blankets in with the baby. Instead, use a diaper table changing pad cut to size to soften the bottom of the drawer or basket and dress the baby warmly to keep him or her comfortable in the night.
Borrow a fixed-side crib from a family member, friend or neighbor who isn't using it anymore. If no one you know has these types of crib, look out into the community. Check places like Craigslist or Freecycle to see if anyone is giving these types of cribs away, or advertise yourself on local classified sites to ask if anyone will lend you a crib or rent one to you for a small fee.
Cosleeping is an option for some families, and while there are a lot of conflicting advice and opinions on cosleeping, some researchers believe that it could be healthier than putting a baby to sleep in a crib.
For parents who choose to try cosleeping during this time, parenting expert Dr.Sears offers advice on how to do it safely.
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