Should you buy secondhand crib?

Along with car seats, cribs are also essential baby items that you should never buy secondhand. While a decent crib can cost a few hundred dollars, you have peace of mind knowing it meets today’s stringent safety standards. A few years ago, many children sustained injuries in cribs that have drop-down sides.

Are Older cribs safe to use?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends against using a secondhand crib. If you do, they recommend not using a crib that is more than 10 years old. Also, cribs that have been assembled, disassembled and reassembled over time may have worn out hardware, which can loosen, making the crib unsafe.

Is it OK to buy used pacifiers?

DON’T buy used bottle nipples or pacifiers Through normal wear and tear, not to mention frequent washings and sterilizing, these plastics can deteriorate and pose a health and safety risk to your little one.

How long can a crib mattress be used?

As for how long a crib mattress will last, it depends on a whole bunch of complicated and for-the-most-part uncontrollable factors. A good ballpark figure is from 3 to 5 years, but some mattresses will last much longer, while the cheaper, poorly-made ones may last for much less time.

Is it safe to buy a used baby crib?

Recent changes in crib safety standards also make buying a used crib difficult now, because it’s illegal to sell some types of older cribs. Before buying a used baby crib, check it over carefully to be sure the budget savings are not at the cost of safety. 1

Can you buy a used baby crib at a garage sale?

Buying a used baby crib at a garage sale or thrift shop, or from a neighbor, is one way to save money on your baby’s nursery. Cribs tend to be used fairly gently for only a few years, so you might find a gorgeous used baby crib that looks new for a fraction of the cost.

Should you buy new or reuse baby supplies?

Here’s what you can reuse, and what you should buy new. From strollers and cribs to clothes and diapers, the amount of stuff your little one requires can add up quickly — but shopping secondhand and welcoming hand-me-downs can save you money as you stock up on baby supplies.

Are drop side cribs still available for resale?

Drop-side cribs are still offered for private resale despite all drop-side models being considered recalled at this time. According to CPSC, drop-side cribs can be more dangerous than other types of used cribs because missing or broken hardware or misassembly is more likely to create dangerous gaps where a baby can be entrapped.