Does not having a drop down side on a crib make it harder to get baby out?

I went crib shopping today and picked out the one I wanted. I really like it and so does my husband. But then my dad got me second guessing myself because it does not have a drop down side. I was in a car accident a few years ago and have some minor shoulder issues and he is worried that not having a side that drops down is going to be a problem. He’s concerned I’ll have to reach in too far to pick the baby up.

So for those of you who have cribs without a drop down side – is this a problem for you? Do you notice you have to strain at all to pick up the baby? I can’t decide what to do now.

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#1 written by REnate
about 6 months ago

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Take it back and get a drop side crib Because it will save your back from strain and arms.
#2 written by tresses_undone
about 6 months ago

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well im 5 2 short and without the drop-down side I have put a lot of strain on my back. When They know more get bigger.
#3 written by Heather Y
about 6 months ago

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Mine Does not have drop down, but I do not think its Difficult to get the baby. Because the reason is by the time you have the mattress on the lowest setting, the baby is Able to sit up and pull up to standing on His or her own, I know you’re Rarely Reaching all the way down. During the Times When All They can do is lie there you have the mattress on the Highest setting to know that’s not a reach at all.
#4 written by Nana
about 6 months ago

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It depends on how long your arms are, and how tall you are. A problem for me.
#5 written by Chantal
about 6 months ago

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I have a really expensive drop-down crib, my baby is 11 months, I have never used this feature. Also I’m only 5’2.
#6 written by Carmen M
about 6 months ago

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When the baby is small you will be fine Because The mattress will be raised but the baby gets bigger and When you have to move the mattress to the lowest position it May Be Harder on you. HIM HIM picking up and putting down will be harder with no drop-down rail. I would definitely get one That has the drop-down side.
#7 written by jlo77
about 6 months ago

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If you are fairly short, had a c-section or Any Other Such problems as minor shoulder issues, lower or upper back pain. . . not drop down crib is not a great idea. May you have more problems with the crib than it is worth. I would highly suggest buying a new crib That has to drop down side.
#8 written by A W
about 6 months ago

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Both my husband and I fell in love with a crib That Did not have to drop down side. But in all honesty, we Specifically for One That Looked fired. We’d Heard horror stories about kids who’d gotten stuck in it or fallen out side Was not Because The latched properly, and Those kinds of cribs Were not just as stable as what we wanted. We did not want one-on rollers either, ours is solid wood and firm as a rock (or big slabs of wood since that’s Exactly what it is). It has large, sturdy feet and thick slabs and is not in the slightest bit flimsy. Ever seen a crib with a drop down side sturdy That Was That? I have not. And let me tell you, I have two very active boys have figured out That Would the drop-down contraption, or Trying died. My oldest only has to see something done before ounce he’s got it figured out (he can lock and unlock all the doors and get past all the baby-proofed stuff). As long as the crub has adjustable heights, you’ll be fine. You can keep the baby at the Highest setting until about 5-6 months When they’re starting to push up / sit ups, and After That, The Baby Will Be Able to sit or stand up and you will not have to reach in to. Besides, as long as you still have one good arm, that’s really all it takes anyway. Us mom’s Seem to get really good at doing things one-armed.
#9 written by rjsass
about 6 months ago

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Actually Having a drop down on a crib side is much Especially if you have cutting easier back or shoulder problems. Even though I am tall I still found it much better than to reach over the railing HAVING. I Think You Should Listen to your dad. I’m sure the store where the crib from Purchased Would you exchange it or refund your money.
#10 written by bad kitty
about 6 months ago

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It `s all on what you want. . . I have one with drop down feature and I do use it Because I `m 6 months pregnant and it` s Easier to get my 9 month old son in and out. I don `t agree with the person above said That They Are not sturdy. . Mine is very sturdy and I feel 100% safe with HIM in it. If you know some one who has a baby try getting him / her out of there without dropping the crib side down and see how it feels for your back. Good Luck and congrats!
#11 written by squeaker
about 6 months ago

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i have a drop down side but my inlaws dont and i found the drop-down side is not much cutting easier and the drop down aggervating and painful to my ribs (I’m 4’10 “)
#12 written by adriannemae
about 6 months ago

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Is not picking up the problem in its the Babe Laying Down ounces he / she fallen asleep. . . . . When my little one got big enough to roll over and pull up Himself, i had to lower the matress. . . putting HIM down was soo apologetic and straining. . and I’d literally have to let fall His butt 3 inches and then slide my hand off HIM. . . Usually Would he wake up on impact and I’d have to repete the process over n over. . . . Gave it my bad lower back pain HAVING always with my back to lift. . . It Might look nice even tho the crib really needs to be function over form

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