Functional Analysis:
- Mattress
- Easier access to change the bedding.
- Doors/Side Wall
- Rounded to reduces risk of fingers getting caught when opening/closing doors.
- Doors fold open and out to the sides and make it easier to place child in and out of the crib.
- ottom halfway raised requiring individual to lift baby out of crib versus sliding.
- Locks
- Located on the outside of the doors prevents child to reach it.
- Requires finger dexterity to pull lock open and closed.
- Height
- Ergonomic to reduce back pain.
- The height of the crib reduces the need to adjust mattress height as child develops.
- Raised with an open space allowing sufficient room for an individual in a wheelchair to roll under the crib to easily reach the child.
- Options for lowering the mattress height as child grows to prevent child from crawling out.
- Other Considerations
- Use the crib as another place to change diapers as opposed to changing table.
- Financial cost could be factor to purchase specialized crib; however, this company has an option to submit insurance information for coverage.
Worth Noting:
Elevated crib can help reduce strain on lower back. Crib is raised with an open space allowing sufficient room for an individual in a wheelchair to roll under the crib to easily reach the child.
