alternative to drop side crib? Parent in wheelchair.

[Kestrel]

Hello everyone!

We just found out that neighbors of ours are unexpectedly - but joyfully - pregnant. However, one of the parents is wheelchair-bound. Are there any drop-side cribs that are still available? What alternatives are there?

Any advice/gift suggestions welcome!

ETA: These are poor people. There is no way they can afford a crib that costs more than their (one) car. The local thrift shop says that it is illegal is resell a drop side crib. I've been looking on facebook & craigslist, but nothing is available at the moment.

[SnuggleBuggles]

I’d assume one could find a used drop side crib somewhere maybe?


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[JBaxter]

There are cribs designed for handicapped/ wheel chair bound parents

[AnnieW625]

I used a drop side crib with both of my girls and the drop side never malfunctioned. Yes there has to be an alternative for handicapped parents.


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[lisa928]

Open side cribs...

https://kmmoderncribs.com/
https://www.pedialift.com/

[ahisma]

Try a neighborhood group. Dropside cribs still get swapped around in ours.

[gamma]

I think if you approached a local Lions Club, they may be able to help. Hopefully there would be a member, who is a carpenter. See if that person could retrofit one side buy using hinges and a childproof latch. Perhaps using the latch used on the top of a baby gate that has a swinging door built in. On a wooden crib the legs could be cut to the right height. Try to bring photos of the expensive cribs so they have an idea of what is needed.

[gamma]

https://www.ebay.com/p/22043418010 This may work while the baby is small?

Or this one? It is also height adjustable
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Baby-Bed-Side-Sleeper-Infant-Travel-Bassinet-Crib-W-Carrying-Bag-Grey-/373205634675

[petesgirl]

Open side cribs...

https://kmmoderncribs.com/
https://www.pedialift.com/

Those are cool!

[mom2binsd]

You could see if the local AMBUCS would help, my neighbor volunteers with them, they are wonderful, I see him building all kinds of stuff for folks with disabilities (raised gardens, ramps etc).

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[NCGrandma]

Those are cool!

Definitely— and at least the pedialift model is classified as durable medical equipment (not sure about the other one), which could mean insurance coverage.


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[crn]

Here’s an example of a DIY accessible crib that was made using a regular crib. Those specialty cribs are super expensive!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/at3centerblog.com/2017/09/11/creating-an-accessible-crib-for-parents-with-disabilities/amp/