For the first time in almost 30 years there are new federal safety standards for cribs. These changes are to protect the safety of infants and to decrease the suffocation deaths that occur in unsafe cribs.
The biggest change is that drop sides are no longer allowed. Also stronger slats and better mattress supports are required as well. Also crib manufacturers are to do more rigorous testing on their product before it goes on sale.
Unfortunately this means that when you need a crib you need to buy a new one. Ones from garage sales, thrift stores and friends are not to be used. Old cribs need to be dismantled and thrown away. I know it seems wasteful but it is for your infant's safety.
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/New-Crib-Standards-What-Parents-Need-to-Know.aspx
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