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Some deaths were caused by so-called drop-side cribs, which allowed parents to lower one side of the crib for easier access; in some terrible instances, infants were trapped in the gap and suffocated.

NYT > Home Page By WALECIA KONRAD 2011

Researchers who studied 19 years of ER data say better prevention efforts are needed, but that recent safety measures including a ban on drop-side cribs likely will reduce those numbers.

Nearly 10,000 Babies A Year Suffer Crib Injuries AP 2011

It bans the manufacture and sale of traditional drop-side cribs with side rails that move up and down to make it easier to place and remove infants.

Nearly 10,000 Babies A Year Suffer Crib Injuries AP 2011

The industry group has said that properly assembled drop-side cribs that haven't been recalled can be safely used.

Nearly 10,000 Babies A Year Suffer Crib Injuries AP 2011

Dozens of injuries and deaths including suffocations linked with drop-side cribs led to the ban; millions of such cribs have been recalled.

Nearly 10,000 Babies A Year Suffer Crib Injuries AP 2011

The study's Smith said parents can help prevent injuries by lowering the crib's mattress when children grow tall enough to lean over the rails, or, with drop-side cribs, not leaving children unattended when the side is lowered.

Nearly 10,000 Babies A Year Suffer Crib Injuries AP 2011

She added that crib makers adopted a voluntary ban on drop-side models more than a year ago and "would like to see a reasonable enforcement policy" from the safety commission.

Nearly 10,000 Babies A Year Suffer Crib Injuries AP 2011

The study's Smith said parents can help prevent injuries by lowering the crib's mattress when children grow tall enough to lean over the rails, or, with drop-side cribs, not leaving children unattended when the side is lowered.

Nearly 10,000 Babies A Year Suffer Crib Injuries AP 2011

It bans the manufacture and sale of traditional drop-side cribs with side rails that move up and down to make it easier to place and remove infants.

Nearly 10,000 Babies A Year Suffer Crib Injuries AP 2011

Dozens of injuries and deaths including suffocations linked with drop-side cribs led to the ban; millions of such cribs have been recalled.

Nearly 10,000 Babies A Year Suffer Crib Injuries AP 2011