What can you do when a crib is recalled?

Last week’s record recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft cribs wasn’t much of a surprise to those of us in the product-safety field. Since the beginning of 2007, about 7 million full-size cribs, play yards, and bassinets have been recalled due to safety hazards.  Most had drop sides with hardware that wasn’t durable enough to hold up under regular use.

When the Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recall announcements for cribs it consistently recommends that owners stop using them”immediately” and contact the manufacturer, which often supplies repair kits. But we’ve heard complaints from our readers that those fix-it kits sometimes take too long to arrive.

So where should your baby sleep while the repair kit is slowly making its way to your mailbox?  Here are some suggestions and tips for creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby:

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