Thoughts on used crib?

[spicysalmonroll]

So my good friend from high school offered me her crib since her son is 3 and has a bed now. I was super excited about it and saving money but then my other friend said "You're going to want to buy your own, I regret getting mine at a yard sale". So now I'm kind of torn...I have known this girl for 20 years so I know that she's clean and takes care of her items, doesn't smoke, etc. She is "spoiled" I guess you could say- her mom & MIL buy her top of the line everything so I know this crib was on the pricey side and not like a random yard sale find. So...what is your opinion please?!

[jamjoyful]

I would take it. If anything, just replace the mattress!

[misshart00]

I would definitely take it. Just make sure it's not recalled and enjoy not having to pay for one of the most expensive baby items.

[ameliabird]

Exactly what misshart00 and jamjoyful said!

[penny2103]

I would take it. I use my sister's old crib and have no regrets.

[bocaburger]

I would take it! It's not the same as getting a random one at a yard sale.

[thelorax]

As long as it's not recalled and in decent shape I'd probably take it.

[cagoldi]

Yeah, what misshart00 said. I'd just give it a good scrubbing, buy a new mattress and then you're in business!

[elm1214]

I would also just buy a new mattress and wipe it down. That's nice of her!

[liljackjack]

I agree with everyone. Take it - it's way different than buying from a yard sale if she's a good friend.

[hrushka]

I'd take it! Much different from an unknown crib at a yard sale.

[spicysalmonroll]

Awesome, thank you so much everyone!! I know car seats are a big no-no but I couldn't see a reason a crib would be, provided I get a new mattress. Woohoo!

[juliayadda]

I wouldnt even get a new matress. Baby matresses are covered in plastic rubber no pee layer.

[misshart00]

I don't even have a problem with a used car seat as long as it's not damaged, never been in a wreck, and not expired.

[youdontsay]

Take it! Just make sure it wasn't recalled!

[agpjt413]

I'd also take it and agree with other PPs that it's different from a yard sale find.

[gratefulgirl]

I would take anything after 2011. The standards changed in 2011 to be significantly different and safer. A yard sale crib is way different than a crib from a known and trusted friend.

I would get a new mattress and will probably replace our 3.5 year old (will be 4 year old) crib mattress before this baby comes along so the new mattress is firm enough to meet safety standards.

[catlady22]

As long as it hasn't been recalled, I would take it. I would definitely get a new mattress though.

[Rama]

Definitely take it, especially if it meets what you wanted out of a crib. That's a huge chunk of savings.

[misshart00]

Jan 6, 2016 17:17:34 GMT -5 opheliainwaders said:

Yeah, honestly, I would probably take anything secondhand that wasn't recalled or broken. We're reusing everything from DD, and our neighborhood has a vibrant baby listserv, so for a lot of stuff (exersaucer, etc.) I just bought her some stuff and then resold it when she was done. Big $$ saver.

This. All of this.

[thepax89]

It's a crib. Take it for sure. I'm weird about mattresses, and agree with others about replacing it.

[thelorax]

Jan 6, 2016 17:17:34 GMT -5 opheliainwaders said:

Yeah, honestly, I would probably take anything secondhand that wasn't recalled or broken. We're reusing everything from DD, and our neighborhood has a vibrant baby listserv, so for a lot of stuff (exersaucer, etc.) I just bought her some stuff and then resold it when she was done. Big $$ saver.

This is so true. We got almost everything for free as handmedowns including 80% of DD's clothing for the past 2.5 years and her giant play yard. We barely had to buy anything it has saved us so much money.

[steph]

Hell to the yes, take it. Then take a bit of the money you saved and treat yourself.