Drop-Side Cots: Safety Risks, Parental Concerns, and Expert Recommendations
Drop-side cots are not safe. They create serious safety concerns. Babies can get trapped between the drop-side panel and the cot mattress or frame. This risk of entrapment can result in suffocation or strangulation. Choose safer options for child safety when arranging infant sleeping spaces. Experts recommend avoiding drop-side cots entirely. Organizations like the Consumer … Read more